Trading Platforms

A trading platform is a software system or application that allows users to buy, sell, and manage financial instruments in financial markets.

It is the tool traders use to access the market and execute trades.

What trading platforms allow you to do

• Place buy and sell orders
• View real-time prices and charts
• Perform technical analysis
• Manage positions, margin, and leverage
• Set risk controls (stop-loss, take-profit)
• Track account balance and performance

Types of trading platforms

• Desktop platforms – advanced tools for professional traders
  (e.g. MetaTrader, Thinkorswim)
• Web-based platforms – browser access, no installation
• Mobile platforms – trading on smartphones and tablets
• Institutional platforms – used by banks, funds, and prop firms