OANDA Securities, the Japanese unit of OANDA, willdiscontinue support for MetaTrader 4 later this year. The broker cited “cybersecurityrequirements” and the platform’s “lack of ongoing maintenance” as the mainreasons.SingaporeSummit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The decision follows earlier steps to scale back MT4services. In 2024, thecompany shut down two MT4 servers and asked clients to “consider usingMT5,” according to earlier reporting. The move reflects a broader industryshift as brokers gradually transition users to MetaTrader 5 while support forMT4 declines.OANDA Sets November 2026 MT4 ShutdownThe Japanese unit of OANDA said MT4 services will end at the close oftrading on November 27, 2026. The company linked the decision to a “tighteningof cybersecurity standards” and “efforts to strengthen internal systems” toprotect client assets and personal data.The broker stated that MT4 “has been out for a long time”and is no longer covered by maintenance from MetaQuotes. It added that meeting“the latest security requirements” had become difficult under the currentsetup.The phase-out process has already begun. Today (Firday), the firm suspended the creation of new MT4 sub-accounts on its Tokyoserver. The next step is scheduled for September 25, 2026, when new orderplacement on MT4 will be halted after trading hours. Full termination willfollow in November.After the cutoff date, users will no longer be able to login or execute trades on MT4.OANDA Urges MT5 Migration Ahead ShutdownThe company said details on how remaining open positionswill be handled will be provided at a later stage. Clients without openpositions but with account balances have been asked to transfer funds to otheraccount types, including MT5, fxTrade, or TradingView.For customers using the MT4 New York server, trading willremain available through fxTrade or TradingView after MT4 is discontinued.The company is encouraging clients to migrate to MT5 assoon as possible. It said the newer platform offers improved performance,including faster processing through 64-bit architecture, more chart timeframes,and enhanced backtesting capabilities.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.