Orbex Trading Platforms Review

Available Trading Platforms

Orbex offers 1 trading platform: MT4. Each serves a different purpose, and the right choice depends on your trading style and experience level.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

MT4 remains the most popular forex trading platform globally, and Orbex's implementation is solid. The platform connects to Orbex's servers with typical latency under 50ms from European locations. One-click trading works reliably, and all standard order types are supported: market, limit, stop, and trailing stop.

The charting package includes 30+ built-in indicators, 9 timeframes, and support for custom indicators written in MQL4. If you are using Expert Advisors for automated trading, MT4 on Orbex supports them without restrictions — though VPS hosting is recommended for strategies that need to run 24/5.

The main limitation of MT4 is its age. The platform lacks some modern features like advanced order types, built-in economic calendars, and depth-of-market display. If you trade only forex and use EAs, MT4 is still a solid choice. For anything more, consider MT5.

Mobile Trading

Orbex supports mobile trading on both iOS and Android. The MetaTrader mobile apps provide core functionality — charting, order placement, position management, and push notifications for price alerts.

In our testing, the mobile experience was reliable for monitoring positions and placing quick trades. However, serious technical analysis and multi-chart setups are better handled on desktop or tablet. Mobile apps are best treated as a companion to your main platform, not a replacement.

Execution Speed and Order Types

Orbex reports average execution speeds under 1 second for market orders, with the majority filled in under 300ms during normal market conditions. We did not experience significant slippage during our testing period, though results can vary during high-volatility events like NFP releases.

All standard order types are supported: market orders, pending limit/stop orders, take profit, stop loss, and trailing stops.

Charting and Technical Indicators

Across Orbex's platforms, you have access to 30+ built-in indicators on MT4, plus the ability to add custom indicators. Drawing tools include trendlines, Fibonacci retracements, channels, pitchforks, and more.

For traders who rely heavily on charting, connecting Orbex to TradingView via a broker integration (where available) can provide the best of both worlds — TradingView's superior charting with Orbex's execution.

Platform Verdict

Orbex's platform offering scores 6.5/10 in our testing. The platform lineup is adequate but could be more diverse. Traders looking for cutting-edge features may find the options somewhat limited.