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What are ECN brokers and are they worth trading?

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 Bell
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(@bell)
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Recently, I dug into the topic of electronic communication networks and started wondering how ECN brokers actually work. I used to trade through regular market-maker brokers, but I often ran into slippage and ‘blurred’ spreads during volatile market conditions. Now I want to understand whether ECN brokers are truly the way to get more transparency and faster execution.


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(@melton17)
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Once, I was recently studying ecn forex brokers and realized that ECN means your broker connects you directly to liquidity banks,hedge funds, and other traders bypassing the traditional dealing desk.This provides transparent quotes, variable and often very tight spreads, and faster execution, especially during active hours. On the downside, brokers charge a commission for each trade, and spreads can widen during low-liquidity periods. In my view, ECN is an excellent choice for active traders who value fair pricing, but it’s important to understand the risks and the initial requirements.


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(@mijer62081)
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ECN stands for Electronic Communication Network. ECN brokers are a type of forex (and sometimes CFD) broker that connects traders directly with liquidity providers (banks, hedge funds, other traders) rather than taking the other side of a trade themselves. This is different from market maker brokers, who often act as the counterparty to your trades.


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(@gaurev)
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Wow, so nice!

 


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