MT4’s latency affects the execution time of transactions. The specific impacts include:
Order delay：if your network latency is high, order instructions (such as opening and closing positions) will experience longer delays when sent to the server. This may result in a difference between the actual execution price and the price you expected.
Slippage：in case of high latency, you may experience slippage, especially in volatile markets. Your order may be executed at a different price than you requested.
Data update delay：delays will also affect the speed at which you receive market data, which may result in impossibility to obtain the latest prices and market information in a timely manner, affecting your decision-making.
Impact of automated trading：if you use EA for automated trading, high latency may cause the EA to be unable to execute strategies in a timely manner, thus affecting trading results.
Therefore, maintaining a low-latency network connection is very important for improving transaction execution efficiency and accuracy. It is recommended to test latency regularly and optimize the network environment when necessary.
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