What is the Role of Forex Broker?

Hi @Andrea.forex

Even if your broker is not a market maker themselves, they must still offset your orders with a market maker. That’s because market makers perform a vital function, not only in forex, but in stock and futures markets as mentioned in our previous post: What is the Role of Forex Broker?

Since market makers perform a valuable service used by retail traders and retail ECN brokers alike, rather than trying to avoid market makers altogether, it would be more useful to identify the reputable ones. For example, forex brokers regulated in the US are required to adhere to strict rules governing their finances and trade execution: CFTC Approved Brokers