Trading

Yes, this is standard across the trading industry. Different platform providers use different timing systems, and this variation is normal when using multiple trading platforms.

Be aware that 4-hour chart patterns may look different between MT5 and cTrader due to the different candle start times. This is normal and expected.

For consistency in your technical analysis, consider focusing on:

• Lower timeframes (1 hour and below) where platforms align
• One primary platform for your main chart analysis

This timing difference affects all instruments available on both platforms, including:

• Volatility indices (Vol 10, Vol 75, etc.)
• Synthetic indices (Boom 1000, Crash, etc.)‍
• Forex pairs (EUR/USD, etc.)

The different candle timing can affect:

• Visual technical analysis on 4-hour charts
• Pattern recognition on higher timeframes
• Chart-based trading decisions when switching between platforms

The underlying market data is the same - only how it’s grouped and displayed differs.

No. The timing difference primarily impacts higher timeframes like the 4-hour charts.

1-hour timeframes and below generally align between platforms and show nearly identical candles, as the starting times match.

 The main difference is due to different candle start times between the platforms:

• MT5: 4-hour candles start at 00:00 GMT (new candles at 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00)
• cTrader: 4-hour candles start at 01:00 GMT (new candles at 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00, 17:00, 21:00)

What this means: The same market data gets grouped into different 4-hour periods, creating different candle shapes and patterns between the platforms.

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To calculate margin required to open a CFDs position, use the following formula:

Required Margin USD = Volume in USD ÷ Effective Leverage*

* Use the denominator of the Effective Leverage ratio, 1 : XXXX.

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To calculate the Volume in USD, use the following formula:

Forex: Lots x Contract size x Conversion Rate Base currency* to USD

Other: Lots x Contract size x Execution Price x [Conversion Rate of Base currency* to USD]

*in Deriv MT5, this is called “Margin Currency”. You'll be able to see Margin Currency in the instrument specification table in your trading terminal.

To calculate the swap charges required for overnight CFDs positions, use the following formulas:

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For swaps in points:

Volume in lots x Contract size x Point Size* x Swap Rate

*Point Size = 1/10^digits. You can find the digits value in the instrument specification table in your trading terminal.

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For swaps in percentage:

(Volume in lots x Contract Size x Rollover Price*) x (Swap Rate ÷ 100) ÷ 360

*Rollover Price = The last price of the day before rollover is processed

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To calculate the pip value of your trades, use the following formula:

Pip value USD: Pip Size* x Lots x Contract Size ÷ Conversion rate of account currency to USD

*Pip size:

• Forex - non JPY pairs = 0.0001
• Forex - JPY pairs = 0.01
• Other = 1/10^digits

For instruments without weekend swaps, a triple swap is applied on one designated weekday. Please check your trading terminal for specific details.

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Foreign exchange, or forex, is the global market of the world’s currencies, where the values of different currencies are pitted against each other in the form of forex pairs, such as EUR/USD, AUD/JPY, etc. The forex market determines the exchange rates of each currency.

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A commodity is either grown or produced naturally in the environment, such as agricultural products, livestock, crude oil, and precious metals like gold and silver. Read this article to learn more about trading commodities on Deriv.

Stock indices measure the value of a group of companies in the stock market. This allows investors to see how a particular set of assets is performing. Read this article to learn more about trading stocks on Deriv.

Derived indices consist of asset prices generated from real-world and simulated markets and indices, with little to no influence from real-world events. You can trade from a variety of derived indices, including synthetic indices, derived FX indices, tactical indices and baskets.

Available 24/7, our synthetic indices emulate price movements of real-world markets with varying levels of volatility. As they aren't based on actual underlying assets, they are unaffected by real-world market events. Read this article to learn more about trading synthetic indices on Deriv.

Derived FX indices are simulated assets with prices derived from the price movements of real major forex pairs. Our algorithms track real-world currency prices and dampen fluctuations caused by news events and market sentiment. Plus, you can choose to trade them at the volatility you prefer.

Tactical indices are simulated instruments designed to capture short-term market trends using signals from popular technical indicators. They provide structured price action that reflects common trading strategies and are unaffected by real-world market events.

With basket indices, you can trade your favourite asset against a basket of five major global currencies, each weighted by 20%.

Due to regulatory requirements, derived indices are unavailable in some countries. Refer to ‘Product offering’ in our terms of use for more information.

CFDs let you predict the price movement of underlying assets without actually owning them. With CFDs, you open a position based on your prediction, and you'll earn a profit if you close your position when the price moves in your favour.

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If you have specific questions about chart differences or need clarification about how this affects your trading strategy, please contact our support team.