Can I trade perpetuals on cTrader?
Verdict
- Yes. Pepperstone, our pick for perpetual CFDs, lists cTrader among the platforms that carry them, and in Australia cTrader works with both Standard and Razor accounts.
- cTrader also has Pepperstone's lowest Razor FX commission (USD 3.00 per side), though perpetuals are charged their own 0.015% per side.
- cTrader Automate runs C# cBots, so a strategy on a 24/7 contract can keep trading while you sleep.
- Retail eligibility for perpetuals is not stated on Pepperstone's Australian pages; check it before you rely on them.
cTrader is a natural match for a product that never closes: it has automation built in, and Pepperstone offers it on both of its Australian accounts. Here is what that combination looks like in practice.
Yes: Pepperstone runs its perpetuals on cTrader
Pepperstone names cTrader, with TradingView, MT5 and its own app, as a platform for perpetual CFDs. Unlike TradingView and MT4, cTrader is available on both the Standard and Razor accounts in Australia, so you are not forced into commission pricing for your FX trades just to use it. The issuer is Pepperstone Group Limited, licensed by ASIC (AFSL 414530).
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Why cTrader suits a 24/7 product
- cTrader Automate lets you code cBots in C#, which can manage a position through a weekend without you.
- The cheapest Razor FX commission at Pepperstone: USD 3.00 per side, against USD 3.50 on MT5 and TradingView.
- cTrader Copy is built into the platform, according to Pepperstone's international site.
- Eligible and Pro clients can run bots on Pepperstone's free VPS.
What a cBot trading a perpetual pays
Take a cBot that opens and closes a $15,000 NAS100 PERP position five times a week. At 0.015% per side it pays $2.25 to open and $2.25 to close, or $4.50 per round trip and $22.50 a week in commission. On top comes funding for any position still open at the 5 pm New York cut-off. A bot that trades often and closes before the cut-off pays mostly commission; one that holds for days pays mostly funding.
cTrader, MT5 or TradingView for perpetuals?
| cTrader | MT5 | TradingView | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts | Standard and Razor | Standard and Razor | Razor only |
| Automation | C# cBots (cTrader Automate) | Expert advisors (MQL5) | Chart-based trading and alerts |
| Razor FX commission (USD) | 3.00 per side | 3.50 per side | 3.50 per side |
Checks before you automate
- Confirm with Pepperstone that your account may trade perpetuals.
- Ask for the margin on each symbol your bot trades, and code a hard limit on position size.
- Plan for weekend gaps: Pepperstone offers no guaranteed stop-loss.
- Test the bot's handling of the daily funding cut-off before going live.
Sources
As published by Pepperstone.
Does IC Markets offer perpetuals on cTrader?
IC Markets offers cTrader, but our fact files show no perpetual CFD product for it.
Which Pepperstone perpetuals can I trade on cTrader?
The same list as on its other platforms: in Australia, NAS100, US500, GOLD, WTOIL, BRENTOIL and 12 single stocks.
Is the perpetual commission different on cTrader?
Pepperstone's Australian costs page gives one perpetual commission schedule, 0.015% per side or 0.03% on GOLD and MSTR, with no split by platform.
Margin trading in CFDs is complex and can lose you money fast. Weigh the risk against your circumstances before you start. This page does not give investment advice, and the published terms of Pepperstone and other brokers may change after our update.