Liquidity Aggregation for Small-Mid Sized Prop Firms?

asked by u/asiddiqui · 17h · 3 answers

Been looking into setting up a small prop firm, maybe 10-15 active traders initially, focusing primarily on $EURUSD and $XAUUSD. We're running a custom MT5 setup. My main concern is finding a robust liquidity solution that isn't geared solely towards institutional flow. The usual suspects seem to have high minimums or require proprietary tech integration that's a beast to manage. Anyone have experience with smaller, but reliable, liquidity providers or aggregators that can handle decent volume without excessive spreads, especially during volatile periods? Thinking about the trade-off between prime brokerage setup and a more plug-and-play solution. What kind of due diligence should I be prioritizing for these providers beyond just their quoted spreads?

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  • u/rheadesai· 14 pts· 15h

    For small-mid sized prop firms, several prime brokers offer segregated accounts with decent liquidity feeds. Have you explored options like Advanced Markets or LMAX? They cater to various institutional levels.

  • u/nguyen_do· 0 pts· 16h

    That's a good question. For smaller firms, you might want to look at some of the niche liquidity providers that cater specifically to the retail broker/prop firm space, rather than the big institutional players. They often have more flexible terms and integrations.

  • u/pieter54· 0 pts· 13h

    For 10-15 traders, you might be able to leverage an established broker's white-label solution or a prime of prime service that caters to smaller volumes. They often have tiered offerings and pre-built MT5 bridges.

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