Platform & Execution

MetaTrader 5 prop firm: EAs, news trading & 1:100 leverage

MetaTrader 5 is the platform of choice for modern forex, gold, index and crypto traders. Here is how MT5 works at Capifront — from server setup and symbols to EAs and algorithmic trading.

By the Capifront team · Updated October 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Why traders prefer a MetaTrader 5 prop firm

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) offers faster multi-threaded execution, 21 timeframes, built-in depth of market, native hedging, and an advanced MQL5 strategy tester compared with older terminals. Because many traders build their entire workflow — indicators, custom scripts and Expert Advisors — around MT5, switching platforms mid-challenge introduces unnecessary mistakes.

How MT5 works at Capifront

  • Server: Every Capifront evaluation and funded account runs on a simulated MetaTrader 5 account on the JustMarkets-Demo6 server using live market quotes.
  • Devices supported: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android.
  • Leverage: Up to 1:100 on Forex, with competitive margin across metals (XAUUSD, XAGUSD), major indices (US30, NAS100, SPX500, GER40) and crypto pairs (BTCUSD, ETHUSD). See the full symbol list.
  • Credentials delivery: Once your order is confirmed, our team provisions your MT5 account and your login, password and server details appear directly on the Trading Account page of your dashboard.

Are Expert Advisors (EAs), indicators and news trading allowed on MT5?

Yes. Capifront permits:

  • Expert Advisors (EAs) and trading bots that manage risk, execute your own strategy or trail stops.
  • Custom MQL5 indicators and trade-management panels for position sizing and partial closes.
  • News trading and holding trades over the weekend on all challenge types.

What is not permitted are practices that abuse the demo simulation rather than trade real market direction — such as latency/price-feed arbitrage, tick scalping on stale quotes, reverse hedging across multiple accounts, or high-frequency order flooding. Read the full list in our trading rules and news trading guide.

How to connect to your Capifront MT5 account in 3 steps

  1. Select a challenge on the pricing page (from $9) and complete crypto checkout.
  2. Open your dashboard and copy your MT5 login number, password and server (JustMarkets-Demo6).
  3. Log in on MT5 (desktop or mobile), verify your symbol specification, and size your first trade using the position size calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Does Capifront support MetaTrader 5 (MT5)?

Yes. Every Capifront evaluation and funded account is traded on MetaTrader 5 (JustMarkets-Demo6 server) across desktop, web and mobile.

Are EAs and trading bots allowed on Capifront MT5 accounts?

Yes. Standard Expert Advisors and risk-management tools are allowed, provided they do not use latency arbitrage, quote manipulation or prohibited simulation exploits.

Does Capifront offer MT4 or cTrader?

No. Capifront focuses exclusively on MetaTrader 5 so every trader has consistent execution, symbols and dashboard tracking.

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All Capifront accounts are simulated demo accounts using virtual funds. This article is educational and is not financial or investment advice. Trading on margin carries a high level of risk.