Which trading platform can I use with TabTrade?
TabTrade uses the MT5 trading platform. MT5 is one of the most popular platforms in the world and is available on mobile, web and desktop.
We plan to add additional platforms in the future.
Do you offer mobile and web-based platforms?
Yes! When you trade with TabTrade, you can trade across mobile, web and desktop.
Do you offer demo accounts?
Yes. TabTrade offers a 30-day demo account so you can try the platform with virtual funds before you go live. To open a demo, you’ll first need to create a user profile in our Secure Account Portal.
Each client can have one active demo account at a time, and additional demo accounts may be provided on request once your profile has been reviewed and approved.
What is the difference between a demo and a live account?
Demo accounts:
use virtual funds and simulated execution;
are ideal for learning the platform and testing ideas without real money at risk.
Live accounts:
use real funds;
reflect real market conditions, including slippage, emotions and financial impact.
Demo performance may differ from live trading due to execution, spreads, liquidity and psychology.
How long do demo accounts last?
30 days. You can extend this by logging in and renewing. This is a simple process that can be done through the Secure Account Portal.
Do you allow expert advisors (EAs) and automated trading strategies?
Yes, we allow EAs and other automated strategies, provided they comply with our terms and do not try to exploit technical issues.
Read more about automated trading here.
What is the maximum lot size per trade and maximum number of open positions?
By default, TabTrade sets generous limits designed to support active traders while still managing risk sensibly.
Maximum lot size per trade: up to 100 lots per order (subject to instrument-specific limits).
Maximum number of open positions/tickets: up to 500 open tickets at any one time.
These are our standard defaults and may be increased or decreased in specific circumstances, for example:
the instrument you’re trading (some symbols have lower maximum trade sizes);
your account type and overall exposure;
market conditions and our internal risk controls.
If you routinely trade larger size or run high-frequency or multi-strategy setups and think you may need higher limits, please contact our support team. We can review your profile and discuss whether a tailored limit is appropriate for your account.
Do you offer VPS hosting?
Yes. TabTrade offers VPS hosting for traders who want their algos and EAs running 24/7 as close as possible to our trading servers.
You can choose between:
Full VPS hosting with leading providers like Beeks and NYC Servers, giving you a dedicated Windows environment in our Equinix London datacentre for maximum customisation and low latency.
MetaTrader 5 integrated VPS, which lets you run a specific EA or strategy near our servers without managing a full VPS yourself.
Both options are designed to improve stability and execution speed for automated and high-activity strategies.
You can learn more about how VPS hosting works with TabTrade and how to get started on our VPS Hosting page
How can I get a report of my account’s activity (closed positions, P/L, etc.)?
Right now, all reporting at TabTrade is done directly through MT5’s built-in account history tools. We don’t offer separate custom reports yet, but MT5 already gives you a lot of flexibility.
On MT5 you can:
View your full account history in the platform
Go to the “History” tab in the Terminal/Toolbox window.
Choose the time period you want to review (today, last week, last month, custom dates, etc.).
You’ll see:
closed trades
balance operations (deposits, withdrawals, credits)
profit/loss per trade and for the selected period
Filter and sort your history
Right-click in the History area to:
set a custom date range
group trades by symbol, order, or position
You can click the column headers to sort by ticket, time, symbol, profit, and more, making it easier to audit specific trades or periods.
Export a statement from MT5
Right-click inside the History tab and select “Save as Report” or “Save as Detailed Report”.
MT5 will generate a trading statement (in a standard report format) that includes:
all closed positions for the selected period
balance operations (deposits/withdrawals)
commissions, swaps and other charges
overall profit/loss and key summary stats
You can open this report in your browser and:
print it directly, or
save it as a PDF for your own records, tax, or accounting.
At this stage, TabTrade does not provide additional custom reports beyond what MT5 offers. For most traders, the MT5 History reports are enough to:
review performance over specific periods
track deposits/withdrawals and fees
share account history with an accountant or adviser if needed.
If you’re unsure how to generate a particular MT5 report, our support team can walk you through the steps.
Do you offer a notifications/alerts service?
MT5 provides a full alert system, built in and ready to go.