No. An EA runs only while its MT4 terminal is open and connected. Traders who want it running around the clock use a VPS.
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Does an EA keep running when I close MT4?
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- No. An EA runs only while its MT4 terminal is open and connected. Traders who want it running around the clock use a ...
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