All charts on trading platforms - desktop and mobile, show the bid prices by default.
Note: It is advisable to enable the Ask Line when opening Sell orders.
Let us look at how this can be done in a few easy steps.
- MT4
- MT5
- iOS - MT4 / MT5
- Android - MT4 / MT5
Desktop
MT4
To enable the Ask Line:
- Right-click anywhere on the chart.
- Select Properties > Common tab.
- Check the box for Show Ask Price Line.
MT5
To enable the Ask Line:
- Right-click anywhere on the chart.
- Select Properties > Show tab.
- Check the box for Show Ask Price Line.
Note: The Ask Price Line appears in red by default. If the Ask Price Line is the same color as your chart background, you may not see it. To ensure this go to the Properties > Colors tab and change the color of the Ask Price Line if necessary. The Ask Price Line is also unlikely to be shown on big timeframes as it is too close to the Bid Line.
Mobile
iOS (MT4 and MT5)
To enable the Ask Line on iOS MT4 and MT5 apps:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Charts.
- Slide the button next to the Ask Price Line to turn it on. You can use the same button to switch it off too.
Android (MT4 and MT5)
MT4
To enable the Ask Line on Android MT4 app:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Charts.
- Check the box for Ask Price Line to turn it on. Unchecking this box will turn it off.
MT5
To enable the Ask Line on Android MT4 and MT5 apps:
- Click on the Chart tab.
- Tap anywhere to bring up the contextual menu.
- Tap the Settings icon.
- Check the box for Ask Price Line to turn it on. Unchecking this box will turn it off.