Which brokers support MetaTrader 5 in 2026?
MetaTrader 5 is the platform most signal traders actually execute on, and the first thing worth knowing is that MT5 support is not universal — even among well-known, well-regulated brokers. Of the five brokers we rank, all five now run MT5.
Base Markets is the only outlier — it runs exclusively on MetaTrader 5 with no MT4 option at all. Every other broker we rank, including Capital.com, supports both MT4 and MT5 alongside its other platforms.
MetaTrader 5 support, spreads and minimums compared
| Broker | MT5 | MT4 | Min deposit | Spreads from | Key regulators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Markets | Yes — MT5 only | No | $0 | 0.0 pips | FSC (Mauritius) |
| ActivTrades | Yes | Yes | $0 | 0.5 pips | FCA, SCB, CMVM |
| XM | Yes | Yes | $5 | 0.6 pips | ASIC, CySEC, DFSA |
| Pepperstone | Yes | Yes | $0 open / $10 fund | 0.0 pips | ASIC, FCA, CySEC |
| Capital.com | Yes | Yes | $20 | 0.6 pips | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
MT5 vs MT4 — what actually changes
MT5 is not simply a newer MT4. They are separate platforms that do not share indicators, expert advisors or account logins. Choosing between them is a real decision, not an upgrade path.
MT5 adds more timeframes (21 against MT4's 9), more order types including true depth-of-market, a built-in economic calendar, and a faster strategy tester. It also handles exchange-traded instruments such as shares more naturally, which is why brokers with broad stock offerings tend to push it.
MT4 remains the older, lighter standard — and it keeps one decisive advantage: the deepest library of third-party indicators and expert advisors anywhere in retail trading. If you already depend on a specific EA or custom indicator, check which platform it was written for before you pick a broker. Porting is not automatic.
For following our signals, either works. Every call we publish states an exact entry, take-profit and stop-loss, and both platforms place all three order types natively. The platform changes the interface, not the trade.
Best MT5 broker for the widest platform choice: Pepperstone
Pepperstone (rank 4 in our broker ranking) offers the broadest platform line-up of any broker we list: MT5, MT4, cTrader and TradingView. Spreads start at 0.0 pips on the Razor account with a clear per-lot commission, and it is regulated by seven authorities including ASIC, FCA and CySEC — making it, alongside Capital.com, one of the two most heavily regulated brokers on our list.
That combination suits two groups in particular: traders who want MT5 but are not certain they will stay on it, and algo traders who may want to move a strategy between MT5, cTrader and TradingView without changing broker. Full detail in the Pepperstone review.