Who Profits From My Trades? (Revisited)

Why does it even matter who is “on the other side” of your trade?

  • How would their desire for you to lose actually result in more losses?
  • Does it mean they’ll be able to hunt stops perfectly or similar? If so, what are the mechanics behind that?
  • Is it just a moral question?

Context, if you want it:

Sorry if this is a tired subject, but someone suggested this thread to me:

Who gains for my losses?

The experienced voices on the forum made their message about Forex “brokers” loud and clear:

Amazing thread. Point well taken.

BUT, there was something itching at the back of my mind as I was reading…

…which someone else brought up:

By then, the topic’s momentum was gone so no one cared to respond.

So I bring it up here in hopes someone from the original thread (or of similar experience) can help me understand why this question matters at all.

Thanks in advance! :pray:

P.S. This forum is full of legends!