By
Anna Hadjidou
April 24, 2025

cTrader Mobile 5.3 Brings Enhanced Customization and Alerts for On-the-Go Prop Traders

Spotware Systems, the fintech firm behind the popular multi-asset trading platform cTrader, has officially released version 5.3 of its iOS mobile app, introducing powerful new features designed to enhance trading speed, flexibility, and user experience, especially for prop traders and brokers operating in fast-paced environments.

The update continues Spotware’s commitment to delivering mobile-first tools that meet the evolving needs of traders who demand institutional-grade features on the go.

Key Highlights from Version 5.3

  • Quick Price Alerts:
    Users can now set price alerts directly from the "Overview" tab of each symbol. With quick-select percentage options and customizable alert thresholds, traders gain faster control over market moves, allowing for instant action when key levels are hit.

  • Advanced Chart Customization:
    Traders can fine-tune chart elements including background colors, grid visibility, candle aesthetics, price lines and more. Transparency settings and reset-to-default functionality provide full control over the visual trading environment—perfect for traders who depend on clean, readable chart setups.

  • Smoother Performance:
    Under-the-hood improvements deliver a faster, more stable experience across devices, ensuring the app performs consistently even during high market volatility.

Why It Matters for Prop Traders

With more prop firms allowing or even encouraging mobile execution, a platform’s adaptability and precision become critical. cTrader Mobile 5.3 offers a trading interface that doesn't compromise power for portability—something today’s professionals and firm-backed traders require as they analyze markets and manage trades on the fly.

The update reflects Spotware's ongoing effort to support flexibility, speed, and user-defined control, helping traders stay aligned with their strategy no matter where they are.

Final Thought

As prop trading becomes increasingly mobile and time-sensitive, platforms like cTrader continue to set the standard for what traders should expect from their tools—speed, customization, and reliability. Version 5.3 isn’t just a routine update; it’s a step toward a more intuitive and trader-focused mobile experience.