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ECN vs Market Maker Brokers: What It Means for EA Traders

ECN vs Market Maker Brokers: What It Means for EA Traders

ECN vs Market Maker Brokers: What It Means for EA TradersJay Slingsby
Published on: 08/09/2026

ECN and market maker brokers execute your trades in fundamentally different ways. Here's what that difference actually means for EA traders.

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Introduction to the Forex Markets: A Beginner's Guide

Introduction to the Forex Markets: A Beginner's Guide

Introduction to the Forex Markets: A Beginner's GuideJay Slingsby
Published on: 27/08/2026

What the forex market is, how currency pairs work, who trades it, and where automated trading fits in — a plain-language starting point for beginners.

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Why MT5 Is the Future of Automated Trading for EA Traders

Why MT5 Is the Future of Automated Trading for EA Traders

Why MT5 Is the Future of Automated Trading for EA TradersJay Slingsby
Published on: 27/08/2026

MT5 now outperforms MT4 on execution, backtesting and asset coverage. What changed, what it means for EA traders, and whether it is worth switching.

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ASIC vs FCA vs CySEC: Broker Regulation for EA Traders

ASIC vs FCA vs CySEC: Broker Regulation for EA Traders

ASIC vs FCA vs CySEC: Broker Regulation for EA TradersJay Slingsby
Published on: 26/07/2026

How ASIC, FCA and CySEC differ on leverage, client money and compensation — and why the entity you signed up with matters more than the brand.

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How to Choose a Broker for Automated Trading

How to Choose a Broker for Automated Trading

How to Choose a Broker for Automated TradingJay Slingsby
Published on: 26/07/2026

What actually matters when an EA places the orders: execution model, spread stability, latency, and the account terms that quietly break strategies.

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MT4 vs MT5: Which Platform Should You Use for EAs?

MT4 vs MT5: Which Platform Should You Use for EAs?

MT4 vs MT5: Which Platform Should You Use for EAs?Jay Slingsby
Published on: 26/07/2026

MT4 or MT5 for running Expert Advisors? The differences that actually affect how an EA is coded, tested and executed — and when each is the right choice.

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