Market maker: Meaning in Gold Trading
A broker that takes the other side of your trades itself rather than passing them to the market.
I wrote this guide based on how I actually trade gold. No theory — just what works after 10 years.
Key takeaways
- ECN · Market maker vs ECN
Market maker: A broker that takes the other side of your trades itself rather than passing them to the market.
Most retail CFD brokers act as market maker for at least some clients. That isn't wrong in itself, but it creates a conflict: your loss can be the broker's profit. Strong regulation, negative balance protection and fair execution policies matter more with this model.
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ECN · Market maker vs ECN
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