Prop firms that support MT5
MT5 is the forex prop firm standard and the futures prop firm exception. The firms that run on it allow EAs under different clauses, and a TradingView strategy reaches every one of them through the same bridge.
MT5 by firm
| Firm | MT5 | Other platforms | EA policy | TradingView route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | Yes | cTrader, DXtrade | Own logic, anti-HFT | PineConnector |
| FundingPips | Yes | cTrader, MatchTrader | All challenge types since April 2026; no arbitrage | PineConnector |
| The5%ers | Yes | — | Most plans | PineConnector |
| E8 Markets | Yes | MatchTrader | Verify | PineConnector |
| Topstep / Apex / MFF / Tradeify / Lucid | No | Tradovate, Rithmic, ProjectX, NinjaTrader | Per firm | TradersPost or native TV |
The MT5 firms cluster on the forex side and share a bridge, so the decision between them is about rules, not connectivity: FTMO's static 10% floor and $400,000 exposure cap, FundingPips' five programs with 6–12% static room. The FTMO vs FundingPips comparison covers the choice; the copy trading rules cover what the EA clause actually restricts.
FAQ
Which prop firms use MT5?
FTMO, FundingPips, The5%ers and E8 Markets on the forex side. Futures firms run on Tradovate, Rithmic, ProjectX or NinjaTrader, not MT5.
Can I use EAs on MT5 prop firms?
Yes at FTMO (own logic, anti-HFT) and FundingPips (all challenge types since April 2026, no arbitrage). Verify per plan at smaller firms.
How do I connect a TradingView strategy to MT5?
PineConnector. It requires a VPS since its Cloud service retired in March 2026.
Firm rules cross-checked September 2026 against firm documentation and current rule trackers; per-firm sources on the rules cards. Rules change quarterly.