Empowering the Multi-Account Era: Rimantas Petrauskas Launches Local Trade Copier 3.0.0

DUBAI, UAE — June 3, 2026 — As the retail forex landscape undergoes a seismic shift driven by the rise of proprietary trading firms and the increasing complexity of multi-account management, the demand for precision, agility, and risk mitigation has never been higher. Today, industry-renowned developer Rimantas Petrauskas announced the official release of Local Trade Copier Version 3.0.0, a comprehensive update for MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) designed to bridge the gap between automated efficiency and the stringent requirements of modern brokerage and prop-firm environments.

This latest iteration represents more than a simple patch; it is a strategic response to the evolving regulatory and operational constraints faced by professional retail traders, money managers, and algorithmic developers.

The Evolution of Trade Management: Main Facts

Local Trade Copier (LTC) has long served as a cornerstone tool for traders operating across multiple MetaTrader environments. By enabling the seamless synchronization of positions, it allows users to execute trades on a “master” account while mirroring them instantly across a network of “client” accounts.

Version 3.0.0 arrives at a pivotal moment. With the proliferation of funded trader accounts—many of which impose specific, often restrictive, rules on how trades are executed—traders have found themselves trapped between the convenience of automation and the need for “manual-looking” signatures on their trade history.

Key Innovations in Version 3.0.0

• Manual-Like Execution Mode: This flagship feature allows copied trades to bypass the standard “Expert Advisor” identification tag. By simulating the native MetaTrader order window, trades appear in the history as if they were placed manually, providing a clean audit trail that aligns with the aesthetic requirements of many prop-firm review processes.
• Advanced Trade Protection: A new, mandatory security layer ensures that no trade is copied unless it meets specific risk parameters, such as the inclusion of a pre-set Stop Loss or Take Profit.
• Diversification Tools: To mitigate the risks of “mirror-image” trading, the software now introduces randomized delays for entries and exits, as well as randomized variations in SL/TP levels, helping users maintain unique trade profiles across different accounts.

Chronology: From Concept to 3.0.0

The development of LTC 3.0.0 did not occur in a vacuum. It is the result of eighteen months of rigorous user feedback, beta testing, and observation of market trends.

Phase 1: Identifying the Friction (Q3 2024 – Q1 2025)

As proprietary trading firms began dominating the retail space, Petrauskas noticed a surge in support tickets regarding “execution mismatch.” Traders were being flagged for “bot-like” behavior or were failing to meet specific firm-mandated risk management protocols.

Phase 2: Technical Prototyping (Q2 2025 – Q4 2025)

The primary challenge was technical: How to maintain the speed of a trade copier while disguising the origin of the trade signal. The engineering team focused on bypassing the OP_EXPERT order type in the MT4/MT5 terminal, successfully developing a handshake mechanism that mimics the internal messaging of manual order submission.

Phase 3: The Integration Phase (Q1 2026 – May 2026)

With the core functionality established, the focus shifted to usability. The team transitioned the platform from a pip-based calculation system to a points-based system, effectively eliminating the confusion caused by varying decimal places across different brokers. This was followed by a comprehensive stress test involving hundreds of concurrent connections across MT4 and MT5.

Supporting Data and Technical Enhancements

The technical overhaul in 3.0.0 is extensive, addressing both legacy bugs and modern interface requirements.

Resolving MT5 Compatibility

One of the most persistent issues for MT5 users was the recurring Error 4756, which often prevented trade synchronization during periods of high volatility. By re-architecting the communication protocol between the copier and the broker’s server, the 3.0.0 release provides a 99.9% success rate in trade transmission during peak hours. Additionally, the improved trading session detection ensures that the software is "aware" of market holidays and liquidity gaps, preventing failed orders during closed sessions.

From Pips to Points: A Universal Standard

The industry has long struggled with the lack of uniformity in "pip" definitions. By moving to a Points-Based Configuration System, Petrauskas has eliminated the need for manual conversion tables. Whether a trader is working with 3-digit or 5-digit price feeds, the software now interprets values directly from the terminal, ensuring 1:1 parity between the master and client accounts.

Unified Versioning

For years, MT4 and MT5 editions of the software operated on separate update cycles, leading to confusion for users running hybrid setups. Version 3.0.0 synchronizes the development roadmap for both platforms, ensuring that when a feature is released for MT4, it is simultaneously available for MT5.

Official Perspective: Insights from Rimantas Petrauskas

Rimantas Petrauskas, a veteran of the forex software space and the author of How to Start Your Own Forex Signals Service, views this release as a necessary maturation of the trading industry.

“The objective of Version 3.0.0 was to provide more flexibility while preserving the simplicity and reliability that trade copier users expect,” Petrauskas stated during the launch. “Many of our users are now managing a complex web of personal capital, prop-firm challenges, and copy-trading services. They don’t just need a tool that copies trades—they need a tool that acts as a risk management firewall.”

Addressing the new Trade Protection Requirement, Petrauskas noted that even the most disciplined traders fall prey to human error. “By forcing a Stop Loss requirement before a trade is even considered for copying, we are essentially building a safety net that protects the user from their own lapses in judgment. It is about enforcing a professional standard by default.”

Implications: How This Changes the Industry

The release of Local Trade Copier 3.0.0 has far-reaching implications for three distinct segments of the forex market.

1. The Proprietary Trading Sector

Prop-firm participants are the primary beneficiaries of the "Manual-Like Execution" and "Trade Protection" features. As firms continue to tighten their rules regarding the use of EAs (Expert Advisors), the ability to mask automated entries as manual trades provides a significant competitive advantage for those who rely on high-frequency signal services or copy-trading strategies.

2. Money Managers and Signal Providers

For those managing capital for others, the new randomized delay features are a game-changer. By introducing small, variable delays in entry and exit, managers can avoid the "slippage trap" where large volumes of concurrent trades cause price degradation. This creates a more organic, market-neutral trading profile that is better for both the manager and the client.

3. Institutionalizing the Retail Trader

The shift toward a points-based system and unified versioning suggests a move toward more institutional-grade infrastructure. As the retail forex space matures, the tools available to individual traders are becoming indistinguishable from those used by small hedge funds.

Looking Ahead

The launch of Version 3.0.0 is not the end of the roadmap. Petrauskas has indicated that future updates will likely focus on cloud-based account synchronization, further reducing the reliance on local terminal uptime.

For the average retail trader, the message is clear: the era of "set and forget" trading is being replaced by an era of "set, secure, and monitor." With tools like Local Trade Copier 3.0.0, the barrier between professional-grade execution and retail accessibility continues to shrink, allowing for a more robust and efficient trading experience across the global forex market.

For more information on the new features or to access the documentation for Version 3.0.0, traders are encouraged to visit the official ea-coder.com portal.

About Rimantas Petrauskas:
Rimantas Petrauskas is a developer, author, and forex entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the algorithmic trading space. As the founder of ea-coder.com, he has dedicated his career to creating tools that simplify the lives of currency traders worldwide. His work is recognized for its emphasis on reliability, user-friendly interfaces, and institutional-grade risk management.