MetaTrader 4 (MT4) demo account

Open a free MT4 demo account to trade CFDs on forex pairs, indices and commodities.

KEY BENEFITS

Trade £10,000 of virtual cash

Use MT4's Expert Advisors to automate your trading strategies

Competitive spreads and margins across several asset classes

Experienced customer service from Sunday night to Friday evening

Join over 1 million traders and investors globally*

FCA regulated

Segregated funds

FTSE 250 group

How to open an MT4 demo account and start trading

Just enter your email address and a password, then we’ll send you a verification message.

Download

Download, install and log in to MT4.

Explore

Discover a wide range of markets to trade, and try out the platform’s features.

Practise trading on a free MT4 demo account

An MT4 demo account with CMC Markets allows you to trade across a number of asset classes in a risk-free environment.

Discover the MT4 platform

Trade on forex, indices and commodities.

Access our free library of MT4 add-ons and indicators, including pivot points and renko charts.

Draw freehand on charts.

Develop, test and apply your own algorithms. No coding needed.

Why open an MT4 demo account with us?

A MetaTrader 4 demo account allows you to practise trading across key global markets. Get to know the platform and practise your trading strategies risk-free.

In-depth charting

Utilise MT4's powerful charting and innovative trading tools

Low spreads

Get consistently low spreads from 0.5 pips on key forex pairs

Customise your experience

Access our library of free MT4 indicators and add-ons

Getting started with MT4

MetaTrader 4 demo account vs MetaTrader 4 live account

Discover the key differences between an MT4 demo account and live account below:

1. The MT4 demo account provides £10,000 of virtual currency to use, whereas an MT4 live account requires you to fund the account with real money.

2. An MT4 demo account provides a risk-free environment where users are encouraged to make mistakes and learn from them, whereas live accounts provide the opportunity for real returns, but are also accompanied by real risk.

3. Demo accounts are free from emotional pressures that are present when trading with real money. You can use your virtual balance to develop confidence and deepen your understanding of the markets.

Why trade on MT4 with CMC Markets?

Dedicated customer service

Over 34 years' industry experience

FTSE 250 group

More reasons to trade with CMC >

MT4 markets & spread details

Instrument	Spread	Holding cost(Buy)	Holding cost(Sell)	Margin rate
GBP/USD	-	-	-	3.3%
USD/JPY	-	-	-	3.3%
GBP/JPY	-	-	-	3.3%
AUD/USD	-	-	-	5%
EUR/GBP	-	-	-	3.3%

Instrument	Spread	Holding cost(Buy)	Holding cost(Sell)	Margin rate
US 30	-	-	-	5%
Germany 40	-	-	-	5%
US NDAQ 100	-	-	-	5%
US SPX 500	-	-	-	5%
UK 100	-	-	-	5%

Instrument	Spread	Holding cost(Buy)	Holding cost(Sell)	Margin rate
Gold	-	-	-	5%
Crude Oil West Texas	-	-	-	10%
Crude oil Brent	-	-	-	10%
Silver	-	-	-	10%
Natural Gas	-	-	-	10%

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How to switch from an MT4 demo to a live account

Apply

Complete our simple online form.

Fund

Download, install and log in to MT4.

Trade

Discover a wide range of markets to trade, and try out the platform’s features.

FAQS

Can I access trading signals and custom indicators with an MT4 demo account?

A demo account with CMC Markets will allow you to experience all of the MT4 platform features in a risk-free environment. Visit our MT4 indicators and add-ons page to see the range of tools you can use with your MT4 demo account.

Can I use an Expert Advisor to automate my demo trading?

Our MT4 demo account allows users to become familiar with trading bot automations by using Expert Advisors (EAs). You can add any EAs you think will enhance your algorithmic trading strategy.