Multi-Asset & Central-Cleared Terminal • MetaQuotes Ltd
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Multi-Asset Server & Depth-of-Market Suite
64-bit multi-asset institutional trading platform supporting OTC FX, exchange-traded futures, equities, and options with full Level II Depth of Market (DOM), netting and hedging position accounting, and distributed MQL5 cloud strategy backtesting.
Coverage: Stock brokers, investment platforms and wealth managers
- Platform family
- MT5
- Supporting brokers
- 21
- Tier-1 licences
- 0
- Latency benchmark
- 0.4ms
Platform Architecture & Execution Specification Matrix (MT5)
Server co-location topology, statutory license model, order execution architecture, and cryptographic transport security audit status.
| Architecture Parameter | Verified Institutional Specification | Operational & Compliance Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Server Co-Location & Equinix Topology | Equinix LD4 (London), NY4 (New York), FR2 (Frankfurt), TY3 (Tokyo), SG1 (Singapore), HK1 (Hong Kong) | Primary institutional access & matching server data centers |
| Platform License & Deployment Model | Enterprise 4-Tier Server Cluster (Access / Trade / History / Backup) | Statutory & commercial server licensing structure |
| Order Execution & Routing Architecture | 64-Bit Multi-Threaded Level II DOM • Netting & Hedging Accounting (MQL5) | Order matching, liquidity bridge & position accounting mode |
| Transport Cipher & Security Audit Status | Cryptographic ECC/RSA Certificates, AES-256 + TLS 1.3, DDoS Edge Proxy Mesh | Cryptographic session encryption, key exchange & audit posture |
| Wire Protocol & Institutional API Support | Native FIX 4.4 / 5.0 Gateway, Python / C++ Native API, WebSocket Feed | Programmatic order routing, FIX sessions & streaming market data |
| Supported Client OS & Terminal Runtimes | Windows 64-Bit Native, macOS, HTML5 WebTerminal, iOS, Android | Verified desktop, web HTML5, and mobile execution environments |
| Co-Located Wire-to-Wire Latency Profile | 0.4ms – 2.1ms Multi-Threaded Matching Core | Benchmark round-trip execution from co-located VPS/cross-connect |
| Supported Order Types & Execution Policies | Market, 6 Pending Types (Buy/Sell Limit, Stop, Stop-Limit), Fill-or-Kill (FOK), Immediate-or-Cancel (IOC), Book-or-Cancel (BOC) | Time-in-force flags and server-side protection orders |
| Algorithmic & Quantitative Runtime | MQL5 64-Bit Native SIMD/OpenCL Runtime (.ex5) + Python Quantitative Integration | Automated strategy execution & backtesting engine |
| Disaster Recovery & High-Availability SLA | Hot-Standby Trade Server Failover + Dedicated Access Server Mesh (99.99% SLA) | Trade repository replication & access node failover guarantee |
Authorized Brokers & Exchanges Supporting MT5
21 verified institutions supporting MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Multi-Asset Server & Depth-of-Market Suite or compatible execution infrastructure. Click any institution dossier or platform breakdown to verify server connectivity and regulatory licences.
| Broker / Institution | Primary Licences & Regulators | Declared Execution Platforms | 5D Score | Dossier & Platform Audit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited | IIROCNot suppliedFinancial Conduct Authority208159ASIC453554+2 more | MT4, MT5 | 8.0 | |
| Swissquote Swissquote Ltd | Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA)562170 | MT4, MT5 | 7.0 | |
| Sheer Markets Sheer Markets (Cyprus) Limited | CYSEC395/20 | MT5 | 6.5 | |
| Trustline Trustline Securities Ltd | SEBIINZ000211534 | MT4, MT5 | 5.0 | |
| BROKSTOCK BCS Markets SA (Pty) Limited | FSCA51404 | MT4, MT5 | 4.0 | |
| Tibiglobe Tibiglobe (PTY) Ltd | FSCA50012 | MT5 | 4.0 | |
| Century Financial Century Financial Consultancy LLC | SCA20200000028 | MT5 | 3.0 | |
| OneRoyal Royal Financial Trading (Cy) Ltd | CYSEC221/13 | MT4, MT5 | 2.3 | |
| SECURCAP Securcap Securities Ltd | Financial Services Authority SeychellesSD012 | MT5 | 5.6 | |
| CapitalXtend | Financial Services Commission, MauritiusGB23201599 | MT4, MT5 | 5.0 | |
| Castle Market Castle Market Co.,Ltd | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 2.5 | |
| Clear Corretora | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 2.0 | |
| Futu Securities Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT4, MT5 | 2.0 | |
| HAMILTON HAMILTON INVESTMENTS GROUP LTD. | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT4, MT5 | 2.0 | |
| Bexton Capital Bexton Capital LLC | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 1.9 | |
| Trade Securities Trade Securities Limited | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 1.9 | |
| TigerFX TigerFX Limited | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 1.5 | |
| Kong Shing Wealth Kong Shing Wealth Company Limited | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 1.2 | |
| FxCitizen Universe Citizen Limited | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT5 | 1.0 | |
| HQBroker Capzone Invest Ltd | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT4, MT5 | 1.0 | |
| MRC Markets | Unverified / Offshore filing | MT4, MT5 | 1.0 |
MT5 Server Infrastructure & Due Diligence FAQ
Key institutional answers on server co-location, transport encryption, algorithmic execution, and broker verification.
Where are MT5 trading servers co-located and what is the typical execution latency?
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Multi-Asset Server & Depth-of-Market Suite deploys primary access and trade servers across Equinix LD4 (London), NY4 (New York), FR2 (Frankfurt), TY3 (Tokyo), SG1 (Singapore), HK1 (Hong Kong). Co-located liquidity bridges and institutional cross-connects achieve a typical round-trip latency of 0.4ms – 2.1ms Multi-Threaded Matching Core under 64-Bit Multi-Threaded Level II DOM • Netting & Hedging Accounting (MQL5).
How is client-to-server traffic encrypted and audited on MT5?
MT5 enforces Cryptographic ECC/RSA Certificates, AES-256 + TLS 1.3, DDoS Edge Proxy Mesh. Disaster recovery and high availability are governed by Hot-Standby Trade Server Failover + Dedicated Access Server Mesh (99.99% SLA).
Which regulated brokers and exchanges support MT5 on ETFYield Lab?
ETFYield Lab tracks 21 institutions supporting MT5 (7 with active regulated/registered standing and 0 Tier-1 prudential licence filings), including IB, Swissquote, Sheer Markets, Trustline, BROKSTOCK.
Does MT5 support algorithmic trading, FIX API, and multi-OS client runtimes?
Yes. MT5 supports MQL5 64-Bit Native SIMD/OpenCL Runtime (.ex5) + Python Quantitative Integration alongside Native FIX 4.4 / 5.0 Gateway, Python / C++ Native API, WebSocket Feed. Supported client operating systems include Windows 64-Bit Native, macOS, HTML5 WebTerminal, iOS, Android.
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Platform architecture specifications, Equinix server cluster locations, and broker software links for MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Multi-Asset Server & Depth-of-Market Suite are maintained for institutional due diligence. Always verify live server IP endpoints, build signatures, and your contracting entity’s regulatory licence directly before funding an account.