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Head-to-head guides for the questions traders actually type into search: which EA fits FTMO, EA vs manual, MT4 vs MT5. With scoring tables and a direct verdict — no fluff.
MT4 vs MT5 for EAs: which terminal should you automate on?
Both run automated strategies, but MT5's multi-threaded tester, more order types and native depth-of-market make it the stronger automation host — while MT4's ubiquity keeps it relevant. A direct comparison.
EA vs Manual Trading: which is better for a prop-firm account?
Neither is 'better' — they trade off discipline vs judgement. For a prop-firm drawdown envelope, the honest comparison is about consistency, sleep, and risk caps, not about who makes more.
Best EA for FTMO in 2026: what actually passes the evaluation
FTMO allows EAs, but most bots blow the 5% daily / 10% max drawdown rule. We score EA archetypes against FTMO's rules and point to the risk-first strategies that fit the envelope.