Chapter 4: Preparing Your Environment
Preparation is key to success. Start by installing your MT4 platform onto your VPS server, downloading it from the broker’s website or Strategy Quant’s site, and copying it to the VPS desktop. Next, open a demo account with your broker, funding it with just $100. Log in using the credentials sent via email, ensuring the account is active on MT4. Additionally, download indicator files, copy them to your MT4 platform, and refresh to integrate them. Finally, use Strategy Quant’s data manager to download historical data (e.g., XAU/USD gold on M1) from Dukascopy, adjust to UTC +2 time zone with European DST, and load a pre-built gold strategy project. You’re now set to build.