What is VPS trading?
A virtual private server (VPS) is a form of web hosting which allows traders to run automated trading strategies on a virtual machine. With the fastest possible connectivity, you can trade using expert advisers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
VPS trading offers stability, speed and accuracy. This is great for traders in need of super-fast trade execution or for those with unreliable internet connections.
A VPS also ensures that you do not need any additional computer hardware, backup internet or power supply. You are permanently connected to the internet, so there is a much lower risk of technical issues impacting your trading.
How does VPS trading work?
In simple terms, a VPS remotely hosts a version of the MT4 trading platform. For example, a forex VPS will bypass you having to connect to the internet, as it is set up to relay data and your trade orders to the broker’s MT4 server.
VPS hosting takes the best bits from shared hosting and dedicated hosting services. Each site has its own partitioned server area with its own operating system. This provides a smoother and more secure performance.
MT4 is the perfect way to access VPS trading. It’s completely free to download and provides you with everything you need to trade, as you can…
- Analyse markets using the attractive, interactive charts
- Identify market trends and signals for entry and exit points
- Manage your trades using different types of orders
Combined with VPS hosting, you can enjoy efficient, secure trading in our full MT4 market offering – including EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD currency pairs.
Benefits of VPS Trading
- Do you worry about how stable your internet connection is?
- Do you want to focus more on potential trading opportunities?
Many traders use a VPS as it is a safe and reliable system, with most reputable providers guaranteeing 99.9% uptime. You can connect to your platform anywhere and anytime. Even when there are unexpected connection issues or power outages, you can continue trading as usual.
You’ll also benefit from the optimal connection speed of a VPS. It is much faster at transmitting orders, reducing time and delays between order entry and execution. Slippage, which is known to increase losses and unpredictability, is also usually less.
Advantages of Trading with a VPS
Here are just a few other advantages of VPS trading:
- Functions smoothly alongside various operating systems
- Trades can be executed while your computer is switched off
- Able to open several MT4 panels from the same VPS
- Ability to trade your algorithm strategies and Expert Advisors 24/5
Trading can be stressful at the best of times.
It also requires a lot of discipline to be successful over the long run. So you therefore need a protected system which is secure and fast — especially if your trades are automated and you have unreliable internet connections.
Discover more at https://www.forextime.com/trading-tools/forex-vps-trading to see how VPS trading could benefit you.
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