cTrader

Spec sheet

Purpose

cTrader is a trading platform for FX/CFD with tools for trading, charting and technical analysis.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

Algo development

Users can create cBots in C# or Python, while developing new algos is limited to cTrader Windows.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

Algo trading

The platform includes cTrader Algo with backtesting and optimisation tools.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

API connectivity

Open API connections can use TCP or WebSocket; TCP clients must use SSL.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

API limits

Open API rate limits are 50 non-historical or 5 historical data requests per second per connection.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

Availability limitation

cTrader Ltd states that its services are unavailable to US citizens or residents.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

Broker requirement

To trade using cTrader apps, users need a trading account with a cTrader-affiliated broker.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

Copy trading

cTrader Copy is a built-in application for copying trading strategies or offering a strategy to others.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

Desktop and web

The download page lists cTrader Web, Windows and Mac versions; Windows and Mac include Trade and Algo.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

External integrations

Open API lets developers build applications connected to cTrader's backend and supports real-time market data and trading operations.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

Maker and history

Spotware says it was established in 2010 in Limassol, Cyprus.Read 13 Nov 2026 · spotware.com

Mobile

The download page lists cTrader Android and iOS apps, each including Trade.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

Mobile requirements

The mobile installation guide lists iOS 15 and Android 10 as minimum versions.Read 13 Nov 2026 · help.ctrader.com

Store products

cTrader Store offers both free and paid third-party products; refund decisions are case by case and not guaranteed.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

Supported operating systems

The download page lists Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and macOS 12.0 and up.Read 13 Nov 2026 · ctrader.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Trading Platforms#3 of 186.3
• Quant Tools#5 of 186.2