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Why “Latency Arb” Shows Up in MT4/MT5: A Broker’s Order Timeline From Click to LP Fill

Latency arbitrage isn’t magic—it’s timing. Here’s a broker-grade walkthrough of the MT4/MT5 order path (client → server → bridge → LP) and where delays create exploitable gaps.

May 22, 20267 min815

Thomas Mueller

Do You Really Need FIX/FAST Market Data? A Broker’s Decision Guide (With a Simple Checklist)

FIX/FAST can be the right choice for latency-sensitive, high-throughput market data—but many brokers can meet client needs with simpler feeds. Here’s how to decide without overbuilding.

May 5, 20267 min1,256

David Kovač

Chasing Microseconds? FIX Speed Won’t Save You From Bad Fills

Faster FIX sessions don’t fix slow fills. Here’s why routing logic, last look, and server geography decide execution quality—and what brokers should measure instead.

April 19, 20267 min1,479

Priya Desai

Launch Lean: The Day‑1 Tech Stack Every New Forex Brokerage Needs (Plus the Day‑90 Upgrades)

A practical Day‑1 vs Day‑90 tech stack checklist for launching a forex brokerage or prop brand—covering platform, CRM, payments, risk, hosting, and compliance ops without overbuilding.

April 19, 20266 min1,421

Priya Desai

MT5 Off-Quotes & Invalid Price Errors: A Broker’s Playbook to Stabilize Execution

Off-quotes and invalid price errors in MT5 are usually broker-side: feed quality, bridge settings, symbol config, or risk controls. This guide maps root causes to fixes and monitoring.

April 18, 202613 min1,670

Sofía Mendes

FIX Onboarding Without Surprises: The Broker’s Playbook for Adding a New Liquidity Provider

A practical, end-to-end guide for brokers onboarding a new LP via FIX—covering credentials, sessions, certification, and a go-live checklist.

March 12, 202617 min2,755

Thomas Mueller