STP: Meaning in Gold Trading
Straight-through processing: the broker passes your orders to liquidity providers, typically with a mark-up in the spread and no commission.
I wrote this guide based on how I actually trade gold. No theory — just what works after 10 years.
Key takeaways
- ECN · Market maker
STP: Straight-through processing: the broker passes your orders to liquidity providers, typically with a mark-up in the spread and no commission.
STP accounts are usually the broker's "standard" account. The cost is built into a wider spread. Like ECN, the term is often used loosely.
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