You can have good commission (almost like PRO ) on any real ECN ... but You must trade large volume on monthly basis ( 1000 lots +) just call to Your ECN broker and tell them that their competitor on local market give You lower commissions .

Cheapest TRUE ECN Broker

if that was not data feed error, bad tick or something ---> and it don't look for that so that must be an GAP Gaps are normal on any market on FX also GAPS mean no trading on prices between them ----> and don't think that when on data feed on M1 ...

LMAX exchange

Large Players always run for stops because them must have liquidity to get in or get out without moving price against themselves ... and for sure they know where stops are ---> it is specially good visible when some good size option barriers on nice ...

Order Flow Trading

I use virtual private server and through free RDP protoccol I have full version of MT4 on my mobile, real cool thing !

MT4 on PDA or Smartphone

most of my trades hit SL ... and average about -150 to 350 pips / Month

How Many Pips Do You Average Per Month

it is very possible but don't dare think that You will repeat 20% gain in every month ... You can have good run an several month of nice gains but loosing steak will come ---> so prepare for it

20% per month. Is this possible?

try to find broker that is related to some BANK institution in Your country - it gives You additional security because most banks are heavy regulated by gov. law. Good bank broker/dealer house should have fx division. cheers !

Which Broker is truly reliable?

try liquidity from Integral - they offer really good service as liquidity agregator.

Lets end this once and for all... looking for a true ECN

yep spread on ducascopy are much better now ! I remember 2 years ago it was not so good... maybe they add some extra liquidity or just competitors force that change

Dukascopy

if You are really good You can end year with +40 to 50% in consistent way. ... but all answers will be pure speculation

How much do people make trading FOREX

try to listen some classic music .... I know that sounds funny but I really see benefits in my trading when listening Bethoven's masterpieces

Trading Music

on real ECN network with good liquidity (I use Integral ) You should have spread on EURUSD between -0.2 to 0.2 in most times + commision (depend on monthly volume that You trade)

Best Broker for Extreme Scalper - When Spreads Matter

in ALL civilized countries You are OBLIGATED to report money to country financial authority (ex IRS i in states ). In some jurisdiction if You make small money You don't pay tax but reporting is obligatory. So always have proper documentation. hope ...

Which Broker is truly reliable?

PATIENCE & WINNING attitude ! + some money

The 3 Elements of a Successful Trader

You should always use broker that is based / regulated in country where You live !!! When You use broker from another country it is always hard to make claims and get back Your money. so FIND good broker in your country it really makes life easy ...

Which Broker is truly reliable?