Cross-copying is a helpful feature that gives Traders and Investors more flexibility, as it allows Investors to follow Traders across different account types, such as Pro, Prime, ECN or Cent – as long as they are on the same platform (MT4 or MT5).
⚠️ Important: Cross-copying is only possible within the same platform (e.g., MT4 to MT4 or MT5 to MT5). Copying between platforms (e.g., MT4 to MT5 or MT5 to R StocksTrader) is not supported.
See the supported combinations in the table below:
What If the Trader and Investor Have Different Account Types?
Different account types may have varying trading conditions, such as spreads, commissions, available instruments, and leverage.
Because of this:
- Trading results may differ between Traders and Investors, even with the same deposit amount.
- Some trades may not be copied if the Investor’s account does not support specific instruments.
Special Case: Copying Between Cent and Standard Accounts in Classic or Fixed Copy Modes:
When copying occurs between Cent and Standard accounts in Classic or Fixed, the system automatically adjusts the trade volume:
- Cent → Standard: Trade volume is divided by 100
- Standard → Cent: Trade volume is multiplied by 100
Classic Mode Example
- Trader: MT4, ProCent account
- Investor: MT4, Pro account
- Volume multiplier: 1
Scenario:
The Trader opens a position of 0.5 cent lots. Since the Investor uses a Pro (standard lot) account, the system converts the volume:
0.5 cent lots × 1 = 0.5 standard lots
So, the copied trade on the Investor’s side will be 0.5 standard lots.
Proportional Mode Example:
- Trader: MT4, Prime account
- Investor: MT4, ProCent account
- Coefficient: 1.00
Scenario:
Trader’s Equity = 1,000 USD
Investor’s Equity = 50,000 cents (500 USD)
Trader opens a 0.5 lot (standard) position or 50 cent lots
Using the formula:
(Investor’s Equity ÷ Trader’s Equity) × Trade Volume × Coefficient → (500 ÷ 1,000) × 50(cent lots) × 1 = 25 cent lots
So, the copied trade on the Investor’s side will be 25 cent lots, as their account is ProCent.