Why the broker matters more than the strategy
You can have the best system in the world: if the broker widens spread on news, ignores your TP or delays withdrawals, your edge vanishes. Broker choice is the first strategic decision a retail trader must take seriously.
The 5 non-negotiable criteria
1) Tier-1 regulation (FCA, ASIC, CySEC with fund protection). 2) Average XAUUSD spread under 20 cents. 3) Withdrawals under 48h. 4) Native MT5. 5) No 'stop hunting' loophole in the T&Cs. Fail one, don't open the account.
The brokers we recommend at TETC
In the VIP Room we share the current list of brokers we actually trade with. Not disguised affiliate links — the brokers we personally use, verified weekly on execution and withdrawal quality.
