The platform you decide to use is your choice. I would like to refrain comment about other platforms by name. I don't use those platforms.
One big advantage we have several bank feeds and most don't. The meta trader platform is not designed for multiple bank feeds. Our designers/programmers are doing the work to make these multiple feeds possible. We just added more feeds this week. I would say this is a very important event to get best price and fastest execution.
Again Joe you choose what fits you. I will absolutely not blast bad things about any particular named platform. We are all in business to make money off you but I think you are aware many companies are having difficulties with money. I gave the room who we use and they are amply funded also.
I would also connect you to my friend directly if you want to go further. But I will not connect someone to them that wants to debate. If you want to hear directly from them IM me you phone number, your name etc. I'll forward it and they will call.
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