Switch Platforms.
Keep Everything.

Migrate from MT4, MT5, cTrader, or Match-Trade to ScaleTrade without disrupting live operations, losing client data, or closing open positions.
Zero
Data loss on migration
Live
Positions carried forward
MT4/5
cTrader, Match-Trade & more
Direct
Team access, no ticket queue
Migrate from
MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader Match-Trade Other platforms
Migrate to
ScaleTrade

Structured data transfer,
not a manual export.

ScaleTrade's Migration Tool is a purpose-built system for transferring broker and client data from an existing trading platform into ScaleTrade's infrastructure. It is designed around the specific data structures and operational requirements of brokerage migration.

The tool processes source files exported from the origin platform and maps them into ScaleTrade's architecture with relationship integrity: client accounts stay connected to contact records, trade histories, balance ledgers, and open positions.

Open positions carry forward with the market price at the moment of transfer. Clients who log in after migration see their history, their open trades, and their current balance.

Migration data flow
Source Platform
MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / Match-Trade
Origin
export files
Migration Tool
Format mapping, validation, reconciliation
Processing
verified dataset
ScaleTrade Database
Accounts, trades, balances, open positions
Live
clients log in
ScaleTrade Terminal
Web, desktop, iOS, Android
Yours
Validated data moves into ScaleTrade Clients continue on the new platform

What Is a Broker Platform Migration?

A broker platform migration is the process of transferring a brokerage's operational data — client accounts, trade histories, open positions, balance records — from one trading platform to another. Unlike a standard software upgrade, a brokerage migration involves live financial data, regulatory obligations, and clients who continue trading throughout the transition.

The core technical challenge is data fidelity: every account, every position, and every balance record in the source system must arrive in the destination system with relationships and values intact.

ScaleTrade's Migration Tool allows brokers to move off MT4, MT5, cTrader, or Match-Trade without shutting down operations, closing client positions, or asking clients to re-enter their accounts.

What transfers
in a full migration

A complete migration covers every layer of your broker's operational data — not just account records.
Data type
Migrated
Notes
Client accounts & profiles
Full transfer
Including contact info and identification data
Trading history
Full transfer
Date, price, volume, and complete closed-position records
Open positions
Carried forward
Priced at market rate at the moment of transfer
Deposit & balance history
Full transfer
Reconciled to the last transaction before migration
Orders
Full transfer
Pending and cancelled orders remain part of account history
Audit trail & reconciliation report
Generated
Verifiable record for regulatory and operational review

Migration concerns,
addressed directly

The questions brokers raise before a platform transition — and how ScaleTrade's migration process handles each one.

Seamless Transition

The migration window is scheduled during low-activity hours. A temporary registration freeze captures a clean data state, and clients log into the new platform where they left off.

Data Confidentiality

For self-hosted deployments, client data stays inside the broker's perimeter. For white label SaaS clients, infrastructure runs under data handling standards expected by regulated broker operations.

Regulatory Continuity

The migration tool produces a structured audit record covering what was transferred, when it was transferred, and what validation was performed.

Post-Migration Support

Direct access to the ScaleTrade team during the immediate post-migration period, with answers from the engineers who built the platform.

Staff Onboarding

Client services, trading desk, and back-office teams receive practical onboarding around the broker's workflows, not a generic product walkthrough.

Deployment Flexibility

Migrate to a self-hosted deployment with full infrastructure ownership or to a managed white label SaaS environment. The deployment decision does not change the migration logic.

From source platform
to live in four stages

ScaleTrade manages the migration process end-to-end. The broker's involvement is scoped and predictable at each stage.
Stage 01

Scope assessment

We map data types, account volumes, open position count, documentation requirements, migration window timing, and registration freeze schedule.
Stage 02

Data export & processing

Source platform files are exported and loaded into the Migration Tool for format mapping, relationship validation, and balance reconciliation.
Stage 03

Validation & go-live

Final verification runs before data is committed. Open positions activate with current market prices, and clients continue in ScaleTrade.
Stage 04

Handoff & onboarding

Direct team access, operational onboarding, and audit and reconciliation documentation are delivered after the migration window.

Why Brokers Migrate — and When It Makes Sense

Most broker platform migrations are triggered by accumulation: a performance ceiling, a compliance request the vendor cannot accommodate, a pricing revision that no longer makes sense, or an acquisition that changes the vendor's product roadmap.

A structured migration process with clear scope and defined stages makes switching costs concrete. Brokers can plan around the real work instead of treating the platform transition as an unknown operational risk.

The brokers who extract the most value from a platform transition treat it as an infrastructure reset: an opportunity to resolve data governance questions, choose a deployment model that fits their regulatory context, and build on a platform where the roadmap serves their business model.

Brokers who move
to ScaleTrade

Migration makes sense at different stages and for different reasons. These are the most common operational profiles.
01

Brokers Outgrowing MT4/MT5

Firms that launched on MetaTrader and are now hitting performance limits, symbol count ceilings, or API restrictions that prevent building the operational stack they need.
02

Regulated Brokers Facing Data Residency Requirements

Brokerages operating under EU, UK, UAE, or similar frameworks where client data must remain in a specific jurisdiction.
03

Operators Ending a Vendor Relationship

Brokers whose current platform provider has been acquired, changed pricing terms, or deprecated features critical to operations.
04

Scaling Firms Moving to Self-Hosted

Brokerages that started on white label SaaS and have reached the point where infrastructure ownership, custom configuration, and data control justify self-hosting.

Common questions
before migrating

Practical answers to the questions that come up most consistently in pre-migration conversations.

Do clients need to do anything during migration?

No. Clients receive login credentials for the new platform and continue from where they left off. Account history, open positions, and balances appear as they were.

What happens to open positions during transfer?

Open positions are carried forward into ScaleTrade at the market rate at the moment of transfer. No positions are closed because of migration.

How long does migration take?

The active migration window is typically scheduled during off-peak hours and completed within a single session. Total project duration depends on volume and complexity.

Does the broker need to notify regulators?

This depends on the licensing jurisdiction. ScaleTrade provides audit documentation that supports regulatory notification and post-migration review.

What if we need both platforms during transition?

A parallel operation period can be structured where both platforms run simultaneously, allowing a phased handover instead of a single cutover event.

Ready to make the move?
Start with a scoping call.

We'll map your data, confirm the migration scope, and give you a clear picture of what the process looks like before you commit to anything.