Prop Firm Spreads and Execution - Is Anyone Else Seeing This?

asked by u/lee_hannah · 3d · 1 answers

Been running through a few prop firm challenges lately, and I'm starting to get pretty annoyed with the spreads and execution quality I'm seeing on some of these platforms. It's one thing to have a reasonable commission, but when the spread on $EURUSD widens to 1.5-2 pips during non-news hours, it makes scaling in/out a nightmare and eats into any edge. I'm not talking about some fringe exotic pair here. It almost feels like they're trying to make the challenge harder through the execution rather than the trading itself. Are other people experiencing similar issues? Or is it just me being overly critical after running on some really tight spreads with my own prime broker for so long?

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  • u/cryptojane· 0 pts· 3d

    Yeah, it's a common complaint. Many prop firms offer fantastic leverage and challenges but then make their money on the back end with wider spreads or re-quotes. You have to factor that into your strategy if you're day trading.

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