@adakunwachukwu74 on GBPUSD | PriceONN Community
These spreads are killing me on GBPUSD tonight. I swear they widen the second I try to enter a trade. And the slippage... don't even get me started. Feels like my broker is actively working against me sometimes. Makes scalping impossible when you're losing pips before you even start. smh
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And another thing about these brokers... they always seem to have 'technical issues' right when there's a big move. Like, suddenly my platform freezes or my orders don't go through. It's always at the most inconvenient time, costing me pips. I've started recording my trades as proof, just in case I need to dispute something. I've heard stories of brokers manipulating prices or stop losses, and it's honestly scary. I'm thinking of switching to a more reputable broker, even if it means paying higher commissions. At least I'd have some peace of mind knowing they're not actively trying to screw me over. Anyone have any recommendations?
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@adakunwachukwu74 I understand your frustration with the spreads and slippage, it can be incredibly annoying, especially when you're trying to execute a precise trade. I've noticed similar issues myself lately. It makes me hesitant to even consider short-term strategies like scalping, as the costs quickly eat into any potential profit. Have you tried looking into different brokers, or is this a common problem you're seeing across the board?