DislikedFor a new trader- stay clear of the ECN's for now.
You will need a price maker with flexibility.
I would also stay clear of a broker that has MT4 as its default.Its one of the worst platforms I have used.
You need something that will allow you the basics S/L, T/P, entry orders with OCO,loop orders and MOST importantly position reducing without a counter trade.
Next you will need 24 hour phone access.
An Iphone Bloomberg app with currency updates.
Dont focus on the chart service and those bells and whistles. Most retail brokers come with a TA and...Ignored
Make your losses in demo. Earn your profits live.