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Deep dives, product updates, and practical guides on copy trading, automation, and analytics for MT5 and cTrader.

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Integration

Cross-Platform Trading: Running MT5 and cTrader Side by Side

24 Mar 2026 • 9 min read

Symbol mapping, session alignment, lot conventions, and troubleshooting cross-platform routes.

Technology

Latency Matters: Why Speed is Critical in Trade Copying

3 Mar 2026 • 8 min read

How execution latency affects returns and practical ways to minimise slippage.

Playbook

Common Copy Trading Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

10 Feb 2026 • 7 min read

Seven pitfalls that erode returns and the settings that prevent each one.

Strategy

Building a Multi-Account Trading Portfolio

20 Jan 2026 • 9 min read

How to structure multiple masters and slaves into a diversified copy trading portfolio with correlation monitoring.

Technology

How WebSocket Technology Powers Real-Time Trade Copying

9 Dec 2025 • 8 min read

Polling vs WebSockets, the MirrorLink pipeline, and reconnection resilience.

Risk

Risk Management Essentials for Copy Traders

25 Nov 2025 • 8 min read

Exposure caps, drawdown limits, session controls, and correlation checks.

Guide

Understanding Lot Sizing: Fixed vs Multiplier vs Balance-Weighted

11 Nov 2025 • 7 min read

A practical comparison of MirrorLink's three lot sizing modes and when to use each.

Getting Started

From Manual to Automated: Your First Week with MirrorLink

28 Oct 2025 • 8 min read

Day-by-day walkthrough of connecting accounts, creating routes, and going live.

Guide

MirrorLink 101: What is Copy Trading?

14 Oct 2025 • 8 min read

How master-follower routes work, sizing, symbol filters, sessions, and risk guards.

Comparison

MT5 vs cTrader: Bridging Two Trading Worlds

7 Oct 2025 • 10 min read

Practical differences, migration checklist, routing patterns, and troubleshooting.

Playbook

5 Tips for Successful Copy Trading

30 Sept 2025 • 7 min read

Source selection, diversification, alignment, monitoring, and iteration.

Automation

Automated Trading with AI: MirrorLink's Algo Generator

15 Sept 2025 • 9 min read

Prompt structure, deployment flow, guardrails, and common pitfalls.

Analytics

The Importance of Monthly Trading Analytics

1 Sept 2025 • 8 min read

Metrics that matter, cadence, and an action-oriented review framework.