Web terminal - what is it? Review using NPBFX as an example

It's impossible to make money on Forex without a trading terminal, just as it is impossible to make money without a reliable broker—these are the two main keys to success in the market.

Traders who prefer day trading should always be online, with the ability to check the markets at any time.

This isn't always possible if you don't have a platform at hand. A web terminal was developed for such cases.

Today, in collaboration with multi-market broker NPBFX, we'll explain what it is, its pros and cons, and how it differs from the traditional full-size version.

Theoretical information about the trading terminal

Generally, market traders know what a trading terminal is. It's a special program that needs to be installed on a device—a personal computer or mobile phone. The terminal allows you to perform actions on the Forex market: open and close sell/buy orders, analyze charts, and analyze the price behavior of instruments. Using any terminal requires stable internet access.

The web terminal is essentially the same platform. The main difference from the desktop version is that it doesn't require downloading and installation. Access to the terminal is available in any modern browser on any device running any operating system—Windows, Mac, or Linux. This allows you to check your orders even if you don't have a pre-installed terminal, but have a device and internet access.

It's worth noting that there's little difference between the web version of Metatrader 4—the most popular terminal—and the desktop app. This is because the desktop version is part of the desktop platform, meaning it's an official product from the MT4 developer.

the Metatrader 4 web terminal

• High level of security and data protection. As with the standard program, all transmitted information is carefully encrypted.
• Mobility. You can access the terminal in virtually any situation, without downloading or wasting time installing it.
• Full functionality. It's often believed that the web version of the MT4 terminal lacks most of its features. For example, it doesn't allow you to use indicators or graphical tools. This isn't true.
• Compatibility with any OS. Sometimes installing the standard terminal can be challenging—for example, if the installation file for a specific system is missing. The web terminal avoids this problem and works on any OS.
• The terminal cannot become outdated. For effective use of the platform, it is important that it is always updated. The web platform does not depend on this.
• The OneClick Trading plugin – "one-click trading." A dedicated plugin for faster and more accurate trade execution. The plugin also includes an "order book" containing second-level quotes.
• Availability of trading on all markets open to the broker.

Disadvantages of the Metatrader 4 web terminal

• It's impossible to add new indicators. While the pre-installed version allows you to add downloaded indicators and install your own developments, the web version lacks this option.
• The inability to change color and other interface settings.
• Advisors are not available for use.

Metatrader 4 Web Terminal Functionality NPBFX

To access the platform, first register for a personal account on the NPBFX website and create an account, receiving an account number and password. Next, in your personal account, select the "Trading Platforms" tab, which is located in the left-hand menu near the bottom of the page. You can log in using any account type, including demo accounts. NPBFX also has no limit on the number of open accounts.

In the tab that opens, select the login button next to the web terminal and enter your details. After successfully logging in, a screen similar to the standard MT4 platform with default settings appears. The external differences are virtually invisible.

To open a chart, as in the regular version, use the market overview window. It's located in the usual place on the left. Initially, the entire available asset pool may not be displayed. To expand it, right-click the window and select "Symbols." You can also click on the desired instrument and drag it to the right – the chart will appear in the main window.

As you can see from the screenshot above, the top panel has a virtually identical menu. Let's compare it to the desktop MT4. Overall, everything you need is preserved in the web version of the terminal, with the exception of a few buttons. You can also see that the timeframes for both versions are the same – from M1 to MN.

Next, let's look at what technical indicators . To add an indicator to a chart, follow these steps: select "Insert" → "Indicators" from the top menu. Then, just like in standard MT4, select one of the available tools. However, please note that the indicators in this case are exclusively standard, as custom ones are not available.

Opening and closing a position is the same as on the desktop version of the MetaTrader 4 platform. Right-click the asset of interest in the Market Watch and click "New Order." In the window that opens, you can set the order type and volume, as well as configure the stop-loss and take-profit.

All current trades are displayed in the terminal's footer. You can also monitor your overall account status there, including its balance and equity, margin, and margin level. You can also close a trade when the time is right or modify it by adjusting the stop-loss and take-profit levels. One-click trading is also available for convenience. The plugin looks like this:

How do I view the spread in the MT4 web terminal? Just right-click on the market overview window, scroll down to the "Columns" line, and select "Spread." A special column will then appear in the instrument table, displaying the current spread for all assets.

Accurate trading signals from NPBFX : free 24/7

To make trading more convenient for clients, NPBFX has created a dedicated Analytical Portal, accessible from the personal account. This allows traders to access it as easily as the web terminal – anywhere, anytime, with just a username and password.

The portal has a separate section dedicated to trading signals . These are renowned for their high efficiency, achieved by building signals based on ten indicators. This ensures that any buy/sell signal or further hold is thoroughly verified before being generated. Signals are updated every minute, are available for all markets, and feature a convenient filter.

However, this isn't the only useful information available on the NPBFX Analytical Portal. For example, you can enjoy regularly updated analytics and comprehensive overviews of both the overall market and individual instruments, complete with charts, descriptions, and trading recommendations. A filtering system allows you to filter out only the overviews of the assets you're interested in, eliminating unnecessary noise. All overviews are created by professional analysts and published throughout the day on weekdays.

The portal also features a trader's calendar and various calculator tools to assist traders and make trading easier. You can even ask a question directly to an analyst and receive a response within twenty-four hours.

NPBFX Broker : The Best Conditions on the Market Since 1996

NPBFX's history can be roughly divided into two stages. The first stage of development was its banking experience, when from 1996 to 2016, clients were served on behalf of JSC Nefteprombank, a Russian bank licensed by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. This allowed the broker to establish a stable and reliable foundation for its future operations, built according to international standards and based on a high level of security.

The rapid development of the Forex market necessitated a rebranding, which significantly expanded trading opportunities for the broker's clients. The rebranding took place in 2016, marking the beginning of the second phase of NPBFX's history. Following the rebranding, the company became a member of the independent international body, the Financial Commission. With Category A membership, every NPBFX client deposit is insured for up to €20,000, which will be repaid in the event of a dispute.

Regarding NPBFX's trading conditions, we'll highlight the main ones:

You can open an account and try trading on five markets from a single account in just a few minutes on the official NPBFX website . To try out the MetaTrader 4 web terminal, you don't need to go through verification—a demo account is available.