In recent years cTrader has transformed into a multi asset class CFD (contract for difference) trading platform using the very same industry pioneering technology. Now supporting a massive range of markets, cTrader is available through a variety of brokers with international status. Some of which you will see offering equities and indices from across dozens of exchanges. The platform also supports various metals and types of energy.
Compared to most other platforms, cTrader provides a very fresh look and feel. You are not overburdened with flashing tickers and neon indicators; the platform is very clean and remains informative.
Other than its appearance cTrader provides many benefits to traders. The platform includes a rich charting package which includes 28 time frames, 6 chart types, a variety of tick charts, chart objects and over 70 indicators, all of which can be easily applied and modified to fit any strategy or personal style.
The layout can be customised in many ways by using the multiple platform layouts and chart modes as well as detaching many key elements to view on multiple screens. cTrader also comes as a Web based application and native apps for both Android and iOS devices each packed with the aforementioned tools, allowing traders to not only access their accounts but trade effectively from anywhere.
cTrader Web which appears to be identical to the desktop platform, in fact almost is in terms of functionality as well as appearance. You can use the same account credentials or cTrader ID to login to any of the cTrader platforms which makes it incredibly to switch between devices as and when you need to.
cTrader offers a number of cloud services which can be accessed by creating a cTrader ID. Once one has been created by using a verified email address or Google+ or Facebook sign in service you will have access to some of the more exciting features the platform has to offer. You can save your favorite Symbols, Chart Templates and even the entire Workspace and access on other computers or with other brokers. You can also receive email notifications about Price Alerts, triggered pending orders as well as Stop Loss and Take Profits, when your margin level falls below one of your custom margin call alerts and many other account properties.
In the bottom right hand corner of the platform is a latency tester. This advises you what proxy you are connecting to the trading server via and the latency between yourself and the proxy, then the proxy to the server. When located in Central Europe you will most likely be connected to Paris with a typical latency of 20ms to Paris and 15ms from Paris to the trading server in London. Since most cTrader broker’s servers are located in Equinix LD5 data center it is very simple to utilise a VPS where you can enjoy latency of under 1ms.
The TradeWatch section of the platform is nicely organised into tabs allowing you to toggle between the information you need such as positions, orders, equity chart, trade statistics, journal etc. The default positions tab give a clear overview of your account properties and each property gives a nice tool tip explaining the equation of how that value is calculated. This attention to detail is consistent throughout the platform.
If you are looking for a modern algorithmic trading solution, Spotware have got this covered too. This application includes a built in code editor, advanced backtesting and optimization capabilities for efficient and effective robot and custom indicator development. Traders can take advantage of an easy to learn, discoverable, object oriented and asynchronous trading API. cAlgo uses c#, the world’s most commonly used programing language employed by millions of developers worldwide. Spotware provide the cTrader Developer Network which is a community for their algorithmic traders to share and discuss their robots, indicators and strategies
If English is not your preferred language, you can easily switch between any of the 20 which are available. Many brokers offer news and charting services for users with live accounts and those services do vary between brokers.
Conclusion:
cTrader clearly stands out from all other platforms, by delivering a premium trading experience using high caliber back-end trading technology, an ergonomically designed interface, extensive and usable charting tools and a vast range of markets. Unlimited life-time demos of all seven trading applications in the cTrader family are available directly from Spotware's website, independent of any broker. Demos of the cTrader mobile applications can be downloaded from the iTunes Store or Google Play Store to discover simple trading on-the-go can be.
