What type of broker is STP Trading?
We are a mark-to-market straight through processing (or ‘STP’) execution-only broker, licensed by the Financial Services Authority of Comoros. This means we do not take risk against our clients – all positions are sent directly to our liquidity providers.

What is the STP Trading broker platform like?
All platforms offered by the broker STP Trading are located directly on a real financial market and the company provides access to real prices through the most modern electronic technology available and does not interfere in pricing itself.

Does the broker share in the profits and losses of the traders?
No. The STP broker does not share in the profits and losses of the transaction. These brokers send the user's request directly to the financiers, do not interfere in the transaction and do not involve themselves in determining the rate of trading instruments.

Is it permissible to use scalping and hedging in the transaction?
Yes. Real STP accounts have the best capability for scalping and hedging.

Due to the fact that the accounts are connected to the bank Slippage is a part of customer has no right to object.

We act as counterparty to a Position, and as such your Positions are notional and may not be transferred.

Violations

Prohibition of High-Frequency Trading Algorithms: STP accounts strictly prohibit the use of automated trading systems or algorithms designed to execute a large number of trades in milliseconds (HFT).

Excessive Trade Frequency: Accounts engaging in excessively frequent trading activity, such as placing orders in less than 1 second, may be subject to review and potential suspension.

Order Execution Time Limits: Any trades executed within unusually short timeframes, such as under 1-2 seconds, may be flagged as abusive trading behavior and investigated.
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Expert Advisor (EA) Trading: The use of expert systems, robots, or external software to increase trade frequency is prohibited.