I personally do not use my brokers tick volume, as I don't find it very accurate, however i have found FXCM tick volume on Tradingview.com to match my trading style very nicely.
But yet again, I am speaking only for myself. I know there are tons of people arguing against the value of volume in forex, the arguments are very good not going to argue there, however this type of trading is having very good results for me.
But the important thing here is to filter out the unreliable volume. For a pair like EURUSD that would be after NY Close until London Open. I completely ignore that volume.
As I am trading based on supply and demand, I am more interested in increased "activity" in key areas.
There is no edge in trading. Your edge is understanding risk
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