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Trading Platforms for Prop Firms

Every major trading platform supported by prop firms — with setup guides for each firm that uses them. Whether you trade on MT4, use cTrader for ECN execution, or prefer Match-Trader's prop-native features, find the right platform and firm combination below.

18 platforms covered across 4 categories

MT Family

The original MetaTrader platforms, still the most widely-supported by forex prop firms.

MetaTrader 46 firms support thisView firms & setup →MetaTrader 524 firms support thisView firms & setup →
Prop-Specific

Modern platforms built for or heavily adopted by the prop trading industry.

cTrader15 firms support thisView firms & setup →DXtrade7 firms support thisView firms & setup →Match-Trader10 firms support thisView firms & setup →TradeLocker7 firms support thisView firms & setup →TradingView1 firm support thisView firms & setup →
Futures

Platforms used by futures and US-market prop firms, often paired with Rithmic data feeds.

NinjaTrader4 firms support thisView firms & setup →Rithmic1 firm support thisView firms & setup →Tradovate2 firms support thisView firms & setup →Sierra Chart1 firm support thisView firms & setup →Quantower1 firm support thisView firms & setup →
Specialist

Niche or specialist platforms supported by select firms — including order flow tools and exchange APIs.

Bookmap1 firm support thisView firms & setup →Wealthcharts1 firm support thisView firms & setup →FIX API1 firm support thisView firms & setup →RF-Trader1 firm support thisView firms & setup →The Lux Trader1 firm support thisView firms & setup →BYBIT1 firm support thisView firms & setup →
Not sure which platform to pick?

Most forex prop firms support MT4, MT5, and at least one prop-specific platform. If you're new to prop trading, MT5 or cTrader are the most versatile starting points. Futures traders should look at firms using NinjaTrader or Tradovate.

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