I can't comment on the platform as I rarely have it open, it's really just a backup account, though I do use it for the occasional kiwi trades (IB has a daily 2-hour NZD blackout). I have however been pulling the quote feed 24/5 for over a year and ...

MB Trading Futures - Introduction

Major trendlines were broken on the DXY, EUR/USD, oil, aussie, kiwi, etc; 7-month resistance on USD/JPY shattered today (and USD/CAD yesterday). The Fed also came out and essentially stated that all potential '08 rate hikes are now off the table, ...

USD Strengthening coming to an end???

Stop teasing us and share with us which hub that is already. Looks similar to Cantor's..

Currenex vs Hotspot FXi: Life view screenshot

Intraday margins were raised to overnight levels on a host of products due to the recent volatility. They'll probably shift back at some point.

Interactive Brokers - experiences and opinions

Pretty limited details here.. As has been stated, IdealPro minimum order sizes equates to $2.50/pip, you're 100x off. Anything over $25k can't even be forced onto Ideal, it's impossible to direct $2.5M there. "Orders submitted for more than the ...

Interactive Brokers - experiences and opinions

It's not a guarantee, but I've been filled without paying the spread several times at IB. On rare occasions, I've been filled below my bid limit or above my ask limit, though that typically occurred when price did indeed trade through. 9 times out ...

Interactive Brokers - experiences and opinions

Ah it was there in front me the whole time. Not a beginner by any means, just never saw it done in MT4 before. Many thanks!

Drawing correct resistance and support-lines

No, left them several months ago. I kept calling them out on HS FXi not being integrated, they couldn't prove otherwise at the time. If they're integrating a 0.1-pip increment network and still quoting in 0.5-pip increments, who are they trying to ...

Dukascopy and instant execution...

That's classic! Almost tops the "Duka Prayer" and "Duka trend as particle"... url

Dukascopy and instant execution...

jupiter_peak, Silly question - how are you drawing TLs and horizontal lines in MT4 with fixed end points? I didn't see that option anywhere, the default lines are infinite in length.

Drawing correct resistance and support-lines

Depending on initial account size, my recs would be: $400 - $10K = MBT $10k - $100k = IB or HS FXr* >$100k = IB or HS FXi *IB offers lower commissions, more pairs, and many more features than HS FXr, however HS FXr's interface may be better suited ...

Market Makers & ECN’s, Is the grass greener?

Given those requirements, you should really consider the CME FX futures. They offer pretty much the best leverage/commission possible with ECN-equivalent spreads (not sub-pip, but basically 1-pip flat). Based upon the last time I ran the calcs, the ...

Dukascopy and instant execution...

I'm not passing judgment, merely posting what their website claims. From the experience I had with demo, I could certainly understand their desire to lower the thresholds. They have already shown a tendency to bend the rules since the ECP ...

Dukascopy and instant execution...

I know the author was speaking from a macro standpoint, but it is funny nonetheless that Aussie is the standout currency this Sunday up half a percent. Fighting this trend is a dangerous bet. Most agree that a flirt with parity is likely to happen. ...

Australian Dollar May 'Free Fall'

Agree on lower clearing fees, disagree on spreads, keep those equal for all clients. IB does this the smart way. $10/M for everything >2 yards a month, as well as tiered swap rates.

Dukascopy and instant execution...

50 or 25k! Not quite... Must qualify as an ECP ("Eligible Contract Participant"), per CFTC regulations (per the pdf, Individual with $5-10M in assets) Volume requirement of $500M USD per month in notional value Must trade a minimum of $500K USD per ...

Dukascopy and instant execution...

This is not the case. Their minimum is $100k.

Dukascopy and instant execution...

Hey there buddy! Yes I do have those issues occasionally, though keeping the quotes running 24/5 means no need for backfills.

How to get lower MBT trading commissions

This could certainly be the case, that banks would prefer not to be associated by name with the dealing desks/bucket shops of the world. Real brokers have no qualms disclosing their partner banks.

Where brokers connect?

That's unfortunate, they were the only notional-based commission retail ECN, and it was certainly a great rate for GBP pairs. In any event, $30/M is still much better than $50/M.

How to get lower MBT trading commissions