Hosting MetaTrader 4 means running the MT4 trading platform on a remote server (VPS or in-platform virtual hosting) so it operates continuously. MT4 supports Expert Advisors (EAs) for automated trading, and hosting MT4 on a server ensures your robots stay connected 24/7. MetaTrader’s virtual hosting (built into MT4) and third-party VPS services both provide this: they allow your MT4 terminal to run even when your PC is off, executing trades with minimal delay. Key benefits include uninterrupted EA operation and lower latency to brokers. For example, the MT4 virtual hosting service advertises “round-the-clock operation” and very low network latency to broker servers, which helps traders get filled at the price they see and avoid downtime.

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