MatchTrader is the primary trading platform used across all FundYourFX funded accounts. This guide covers everything you need to know to get started — from logging in for the first time to placing trades, managing positions, and understanding your account metrics.
How to Access MatchTrader
You can access MatchTrader in three ways — no download is required to get started:
- Web browser — Log in to your FundYourFX dashboard and click “Trade” to open MatchTrader directly in your browser. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Desktop app — Download the MatchTrader desktop app for Windows or macOS from the FundYourFX dashboard for a native experience.
- Mobile app — Download the MatchTrader app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Search for “FundYourFX” or “MatchTrader” and use your FundYourFX credentials to log in.
Your account syncs in real time across all devices — start a trade on desktop and manage it on mobile seamlessly.
Platform Layout — What You’re Looking At
When you first open MatchTrader, here’s how the interface is structured:
- Left sidebar — Instrument list (all available markets: forex, indices, gold, oil, crypto)
- Centre — Price chart with full technical analysis tools
- Right panel — Order entry panel (lot size, stop-loss, take-profit, order type)
- Bottom tabs — Positions (open trades), Orders (pending), History (closed trades), Account (balance/equity)
- Top bar — Balance, equity, margin, free margin — your key account metrics
How to Place a Trade
- Select your instrument from the left sidebar (e.g. EURUSD, XAUUSD, US30)
- The chart and order panel will open automatically
- In the order panel, select your order type: Market (execute immediately at current price) or Limit/Stop (execute at a specific future price)
- Set your lot size / volume — start small if you’re testing the platform
- Set your Stop Loss — this is mandatory at FundYourFX. Must be placed within 3 minutes of opening a trade
- Optionally set your Take Profit
- Click “Buy” or “Sell” to open the position
Stop-Loss — Mandatory Rule
A stop-loss is required on every trade within 3 minutes of opening. This is one of FundYourFX’s core trading rules and applies to all programs.
- Set it directly in the order panel before clicking Buy/Sell — this is the easiest method
- If you forget, go to the Positions tab, click the edit icon on the trade, and add a stop-loss immediately
- Two missed stop-losses = two soft breaches = account termination
- The stop-loss can be at any valid price level — there’s no minimum distance requirement
See the full guide: How to Set Stop-Loss and Take-Profit in MatchTrader →
Understanding Your Account Metrics
The top bar of MatchTrader shows your real-time account health. Here’s what each metric means:
| Metric | What It Means | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Your account balance excluding open trades | Your starting reference point for drawdown calculation |
| Equity | Balance + unrealised P&L on open trades | This is what determines your drawdown limit — not balance |
| Margin | Capital currently used as collateral for open positions | Keeps track of how much buying power is committed |
| Free Margin | Available capital for new positions | If this hits zero, no new trades can be opened |
Important: Your drawdown is calculated on equity, not balance. A large unrealised loss on an open trade counts toward your drawdown limit in real time — even before you close the trade.
Managing Open Trades
All open positions are visible in the Positions tab at the bottom of the platform. From here you can:
- Modify a trade — Click the edit icon to update stop-loss or take-profit levels
- Close a trade — Click the X button to close at market price
- Partially close — Reduce volume in the edit panel to close a portion of the position
- View P&L — Live unrealised profit/loss shown per trade and in total
See the full guide: How to Manage Open Trades in MatchTrader →
Charting and Technical Analysis
MatchTrader offers two charting options:
- TradingView charts — Full TradingView integration with hundreds of indicators, drawing tools, and multiple timeframes. Recommended for most traders.
- MatchTrader in-house charts — Lighter, faster alternative for traders who prefer a simpler view
You can run multiple charts simultaneously in multi-chart mode — useful for monitoring several instruments or timeframes at once. Drag and drop your Stop Loss and Take Profit lines directly on the chart to modify levels visually.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Can’t open a trade? — Check your free margin. If it’s too low, reduce your lot size or close existing positions first.
- Platform running slowly? — Check your internet connection. MatchTrader includes a ping indicator in the top-right corner of the mobile app.
- Logged out unexpectedly? — MatchTrader sessions expire after periods of inactivity. Log back in via your dashboard.
- Chart not loading? — Try refreshing the browser or switching between TradingView and in-house charts.
- App not available in your region’s App Store? — Use the web version at app.fundyourfx.io instead — it’s fully featured.
Useful Links
- 🖥️ FundYourFX Dashboard — Access your account and open MatchTrader
- 📖 Official MatchTrader Documentation
- 🎥 MatchTrader Video Tutorials
- 💬 FundYourFX Discord — Community support and platform questions
These platform rules apply alongside the General Trading Rules that govern all FundYourFX accounts.
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