MatchTrader is the trading platform used across all FundYourFX accounts. This guide covers how to access it, the layout, placing and managing trades, reading your account metrics, charting, and troubleshooting.
How to access MatchTrader
No download is required to start. MatchTrader is available three ways, and every device syncs in real time so you can manage positions seamlessly across all of them:
- 1Web browser: log into your FundYourFX dashboard at app.fundyourfx.io and select "Trade" to open MatchTrader directly. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are supported.
- 2Desktop app: download the native Windows or macOS app from your dashboard.
- 3Mobile apps: install from the iOS App Store or Google Play by searching "FundYourFX" or "MatchTrader."
The interface
The trading screen is divided into five areas:
- Left sidebar: instrument selection (forex, indices, gold, oil, crypto).
- Center: the interactive price chart with technical analysis tools.
- Right panel: order entry (lot size, stop-loss, take-profit, order type).
- Bottom tabs: Positions, Orders, History, and Account metrics.
- Top bar: live balance, equity, margin, and free margin.
Placing a trade, step by step
- 1Select an instrument from the left sidebar (for example EURUSD, XAUUSD, US30).
- 2The chart and order panel open automatically.
- 3Choose your order type: Market for immediate execution, or Limit/Stop to trigger at a future price.
- 4Enter your lot size / volume. Start conservatively when you are testing.
- 5Set a stop-loss. This is mandatory: a stop-loss is required on every trade within 3 minutes of opening.
- 6Optionally set a take-profit level.
- 7Click "Buy" or "Sell" to open the position.
Stop-loss rule
A stop-loss is required on every trade within 3 minutes of opening. This is a core FundYourFX rule and applies across all programs. You can:
- Set it directly in the order panel before you click Buy or Sell, or
- Add or edit it on an open trade from the Positions tab if you forgot.
There is no minimum distance requirement for stop-loss placement. Note: two missed stop-losses will terminate your account.
Managing positions
The Positions tab is where you control open trades:
- Modify a trade: click the edit icon to adjust stop-loss or take-profit.
- Close a trade: click the X to close at market price.
- Partial close: reduce the volume in the edit panel to exit part of a position.
- Monitor P&L: view live unrealized profit and loss per trade and in aggregate.
Key account metrics
| Metric | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Account value excluding open trade results | Reference point for drawdown calculations |
| Equity | Balance plus unrealized profit and loss | Determines your real-time drawdown limits |
| Margin | Capital held as collateral for open positions | Tracks committed buying power |
| Free margin | Capital available for new trades | When it hits zero, you cannot open new trades |
Important: your drawdown is calculated on equity, not balance. Unrealized losses on open trades count toward your drawdown limits immediately, before you close the position.
Charts and analysis
Two charting systems are available:
- 1TradingView integration: hundreds of indicators, drawing tools, and multiple timeframes. Recommended for most traders.
- 2In-house charts: a lighter, faster option for simplified analysis.
Other features:
- Multi-chart mode to view several charts at once.
- Drag-and-drop adjustment of stop-loss and take-profit levels directly on the chart.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Cannot open trades | Check free margin; reduce lot size or close existing positions |
| Slow performance | Check your internet connection and the ping indicator in the mobile app |
| Unexpected logout | Sessions expire during inactivity; log back in via the dashboard |
| Chart will not load | Refresh the browser, or switch between TradingView and in-house charts |
| App unavailable in your region | Use the full-featured web version at app.fundyourfx.io |
Resources
- FundYourFX dashboard: app.fundyourfx.io (account access and platform launch)
- Official MatchTrader documentation: docs.match-trade.com
- Video tutorials: YouTube @match-tradetechnologies
- Community support: the FundYourFX Discord server
Disclaimer
All accounts offered by FundYourFX are virtual demo accounts and all services are provided in a simulated environment. The platform uses fictitious funds only. No real financial instruments are traded, and nothing here is investment advice. Payouts on profits are paid in real cryptocurrency, typically within 24 hours.