MetaQuotes Research: 86% Prioritize Ultra-Low Latencies Below 4ms

<p>In a recent research initiative, MetaQuotes conducted a comprehensive
analysis focused on traders utilizing virtual servers for automated trading.
The study centered on users of MetaTrader VPS, a virtual hosting service
designed for continuous trading with minimal network delays. The results have
been presented in visually informative infographics, offering valuable insights
into the user audience and their preferences.</p><p>Research Sheds Light on Traders Leveraging Virtual Servers</p><p>One key finding of the research pertains to the network latency between the
virtual machine and the broker's server. An overwhelming 86% of traders express
a clear preference for ultra-low latencies, not exceeding 4 milliseconds. This
emphasis on high-speed connections is driven by the need for predictable and
stable operation of algorithms running on virtual machines, minimizing the risk
of price changes occurring before orders reach the server.</p><p>Another significant aspect of the study delves into the purposes for which
traders utilize VPS. Surprisingly, trading robots emerged as more than seven
times more popular than trading signal subscriptions. The data revealed that 86%
of users leverage automated systems on virtual machines, while only 12% use
hosting services for copying signals.</p><p>Geographical insights from the study unveiled that 75% of the most popular
trading servers are concentrated in just three countries. Additionally, an
intriguing revelation surfaces concerning the geographical distribution of
traders utilizing VPS, with the top three countries located on different
continents.</p><p>MetaQuotes
Unveils Beta Version of MetaTrader 5</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/">Finance Magnates</a> reported that MetaQuotes
has introduced updates to its <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/metaquotes-mt5-beta-gets-ai-coding-assistant/">MetaTrader
5 trading platform, unveiling a beta version with advanced features</a>. The
beta build 3770 includes an AI-powered coding assistant, integrated with
Copilot, aiding developers in efficient code creation. This version also
introduces Book or Cancel Orders (BOC), restricting orders to the Depth of
Market for passive trading. </p><p>Enhanced
support for Open Neural Network Exchange machine learning models is a
highlight, allowing direct viewing in MetaEditor or specialized Netron viewer.
The web terminal now displays balance transactions in 24 languages. <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/metaquotes/">MetaQuotes</a> planned a
public beta test before the final build release. The update addresses security,
display errors, and trading report creation issues.</p>

This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.