Copy Trades Between cTrader, MT4 and MT5
HFT Forex Copier connects to cTrader via the built-in FIX API available directly in your cTrader settings — no third-party plugins needed. cTrader works as both master and slave. Copy in any direction, across any broker.
cTrader as Master or Slave — Your Choice
Unlike many copiers that support cTrader only as a destination, HFT Forex Copier supports cTrader in both roles — as the source of signals or as the receiver.
Your strategy runs on cTrader → copies to MT4/MT5
- Your cBot or manual trading on cTrader
- Every trade copies to MT4/MT5 slave accounts
- Trade on cTrader’s modern interface, execute on legacy MT4 accounts
- Ideal if your broker offers better execution on cTrader
- Copy to multiple MT4 or MT5 accounts simultaneously
Your strategy runs on MT4/MT5 → copies to cTrader
- Your MT4 EA keeps running unchanged
- Every trade copies to cTrader slave accounts
- Prop firms on cTrader receive your MT4 EA signals
- Different brokers — your EA at one, clients at another
- Copy to multiple cTrader accounts simultaneously
COPY IN ANY DIRECTION
All combinations supported: cTrader↔MT4, cTrader↔MT5, MT4↔MT5, cTrader↔cTrader. Multiple masters and slaves simultaneously.
How the cTrader Connection Works
cTrader provides a built-in FIX API — a professional-grade direct connection available to all cTrader account holders. HFT Forex Copier uses these credentials to connect directly to your cTrader account for ultra-low latency copying.
Get FIX API credentials from cTrader
Open cTrader → click the Cog icon (bottom left) → select FIX API. You’ll see two connection types: Price Connection and Trade Connection. Copy both sets of credentials.
Add cTrader account in HFT Copier
In HFT Forex Copier, add a new account and select cTrader as the type. Enter the FIX API credentials — server, port, sender, target, password — from your cTrader FIX API screen.
Set as master or slave
Place the cTrader account in the Master Accounts panel to copy from it, or in the Subaccounts panel to copy to it. Link it to the other accounts you want to synchronize.
Configure and go live
Set lot scaling, symbol mapping, and filters for the cTrader account pair. Trades start copying in both directions within milliseconds of execution on the master account.
Compatible cTrader Brokers
HFT Forex Copier works with any broker that provides cTrader FIX API access. The FIX API credentials are available directly inside the cTrader platform regardless of which broker you use.
Brokers known to work with cTrader FIX API
The following brokers offer cTrader with FIX API access and are compatible with HFT Forex Copier:
FIX API credentials are a standard cTrader feature — if your broker uses cTrader, FIX API access is available by default.
Finding your FIX API credentials
The credentials are found directly in the cTrader desktop platform — not on the broker’s website. The location is the same regardless of broker:
- Open cTrader desktop application
- Click the Cog icon in the bottom left corner
- Select إصلاح واجهة برمجة التطبيقات from the settings menu
- You’ll see both Price Connection and Trade Connection credentials
- Use the Copy button to copy each set
- To set a password: click Change Password
Full official instructions: help.ctrader.com/fix/getting-credentials
Full Feature Set for cTrader Copying
Sub-millisecond latency
Direct FIX API connection to cTrader means near-zero copy delay — suitable for scalping and HFT strategies that require precise entry timing.
Both directions supported
cTrader as master (copying out) or as slave (receiving copies). Mix with MT4 and MT5 in any combination — one setup handles all directions.
Flexible lot scaling
All 6 lot scaling modes work for cTrader accounts — fixed ratio, fixed lot, balance %, equity %, risk % of balance, and balance×ratio.
Symbol mapping
Automatic mapping handles naming differences between cTrader and MT4/MT5 brokers. Manual special symbol mapping for CFDs and exotic instruments.
Trade filters
Filter which trades copy to/from cTrader by symbol, order type, direction, magic number, lot size, or time of day — independent per account pair.
نسخة معكوسة
Copy trades in reverse direction to cTrader accounts — BUY becomes SELL. Useful for hedging or testing reversed strategies.
Drawdown protection
Per-account drawdown stop for cTrader slave accounts. When a cTrader account hits your threshold, copying pauses automatically — independently of other accounts.
Multi-account management
Copy from one cTrader master to multiple MT4/MT5 slaves — or from one MT4 master to multiple cTrader slaves. Any combination, simultaneously.
Hedging mode
cTrader accounts support both netting and hedging modes. HFT Forex Copier works with cTrader hedging accounts for accurate position tracking and copying.
Common cTrader Scenarios
MT4 EA → cTrader prop firm account
Your MT4 Expert Advisor runs on a demo. The prop firm uses cTrader. HFT Forex Copier bridges the two — your EA signals execute on the cTrader funded account in milliseconds.
cTrader cBot → MT4 slave accounts
Your cBot runs on cTrader at IC Markets or Pepperstone. Copy every trade to multiple MT4 client accounts at different brokers — scaling your strategy across platforms.
MT4 → cTrader + MT5 simultaneously
One MT4 master copies to a cTrader slave at Pepperstone AND an MT5 slave at another broker — all from the same master, the same copier instance, simultaneously.
Managing clients on cTrader brokers
Your strategy runs on MT4/MT5. Some clients are at cTrader brokers (IC Markets, Pepperstone). Copy to their cTrader accounts while other clients receive on MT4/MT5 — all from one master.
Arbitrage between cTrader and MT4
Monitor price discrepancies between a cTrader feed and MT4. Execute on both sides simultaneously with sub-millisecond synchronization for latency arbitrage strategies.
Test strategy on cTrader before MT4 live
Copy your MT4 strategy to a cTrader demo account simultaneously to compare execution quality, spreads, and slippage between the two platforms before committing to a switch.
Pricing — cTrader Included
cTrader connector is included from the MT4/MT5/cTrader bundle. One-time lifetime payment, no monthly fees.
- Up to 3 slave accounts
- MT4 & MT5 connectors
- All features included
- دعم مدى الحياة
- Unlimited slave accounts
- MT4 & MT5 connectors
- cTrader connector
- cTrader as master or slave
- All features included
- Lifetime support & updates
- Unlimited slave accounts
- MT4، MT4، MT5، cTrader
- FIX API connector
- DXTrade + MatchTrader
- NinjaTrader connector
- Lifetime support & updates
Frequently Asked Questions
How does HFT Forex Copier connect to cTrader?
HFT Forex Copier connects to cTrader via the built-in FIX API that cTrader provides to all account holders. You find the credentials directly inside the cTrader desktop application under Settings → FIX API. There are two connection types — Price Connection and Trade Connection — both required. This is an official feature of cTrader provided by Spotware, cTrader’s developer.
Can cTrader be both master AND slave in the same setup?
Yes. In a single HFT Forex Copier instance, you can have one cTrader account in the Master panel (copying out) and a different cTrader account in the Subaccounts panel (receiving copies). You can also mix: MT4 as master → cTrader as slave, or cTrader as master → MT4 as slave — simultaneously.
Which cTrader brokers are compatible?
Any broker that offers cTrader is compatible, because the FIX API is a standard feature of the cTrader platform itself — not something brokers add separately. Major cTrader brokers confirmed to work include IC Markets, Pepperstone, BlackBull Markets, Skilling, FxPro, and Fusion Markets. If your broker uses cTrader, FIX API access should be available by default.
How does SL/TP work when copying to a cTrader slave account?
When cTrader is a slave account, HFT Forex Copier implements Stop Loss and Take Profit using FIX protocol rules — placing reversal STOP orders for SL and reversal LIMIT orders for TP on the cTrader account. This is how cTrader’s FIX API handles SL/TP management. Contact support to configure this correctly for your specific setup.
Does copying work with cTrader netting accounts?
HFT Forex Copier works with cTrader hedging accounts. For cTrader netting accounts there are specific configuration considerations — contact support before purchase if your cTrader account uses netting mode.
What if my MT4 and cTrader brokers use different symbol names?
Symbol mapping handles this automatically. For simple differences (EURUSD vs EURUSD.), the copier maps automatically. For more complex cases (e.g. “Gold” vs “XAUUSD”), use the Special Symbols manual mapping tool in the symbol configuration. You can also verify FIX symbol IDs inside cTrader for each instrument — they may differ between cTrader brokers.
Is a VPS required for cTrader copying?
A VPS is strongly recommended for continuous 24/5 copying without keeping a home PC on. For best results with cTrader, choose a VPS located near your cTrader broker’s server — IC Markets and Pepperstone cTrader servers are typically located in Equinix NY4 (New York) and LD4 (London).
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