Best MT4 Trading Strategies – Free Download with Indicators

The EMA (Exponential Moving Average) crossover strategy is ideal for beginners on MT4. It uses built-in indicators (no extra downloads needed), has clear rules for entry and exit, and works well on H1 and H4 timeframes. Start with a demo account, practice for at least 2-4 weeks, and only go live once you're consistently profitable in demo.

Yes. All strategies here use standard MT4 indicators and custom indicators that work with any MetaTrader 4 broker. Simply download the indicator files (.ex4 or .mq4), place them in your MT4 Indicators folder, restart the platform, and attach them to your charts. The strategies work on both 4-digit and 5-digit broker feeds.

It depends on your trading style. For scalping, use M5 or M15. For day trading, H1 works best. For swing trading, H4 or Daily provides the most reliable signals. Higher timeframes produce fewer trades but with better accuracy. We recommend H1 as a balanced starting point for most traders.

MT4 includes a built-in Strategy Tester for automated strategies (EAs). For manual strategies, you can use the "playback" feature or manually scroll through historical data. Apply your indicators, mark where you would enter and exit, and track your results. Most strategies here include backtested results in their guides.

MT4 uses MQL4 programming language and has a larger library of free indicators and EAs. MT5 uses MQL5 and offers more timeframes, more order types, and built-in economic calendar. Most MT4 strategies can be adapted to MT5, but the indicator files are not directly compatible — you need MT5-specific versions.