Crude Oil Futures vs WTI Spot

Hello guys I am new to Forex Factory

I am currently trading CLZ13 (NYMEX Crude oil Future), but some people telling me that I should be better off trading WTI spot (forex version)

What are some advantages and disadvantages of CLZ13 vs WTI spot?

I prefer the futures ... you usually get slipped a tick but that is nothing compared to the spread you pay the forex brokers. Anyone who wants to trade crude should have a decent platform and pricefeed - certainly not MT4.

Thanks for your comment. I guess then I am on the right track. Currently using tradestation as my futures broker. Does anyone know which broker fill trades better than tradestation? I am actually satisified with tradestation, but just in case anyone know anything better

I know that there is a lot of professionals using tradestation so it is probably just a question of taste .. and price of course.

I am just starting oil as well. I was told by my buddy who appears to be successful that I should be in Oil futures.
I am using NinjaTrader, it looks pretty basic and prehistoric but I guess its doing the job. Anyone have any thoughts on Ninja Trader?

There is nothing pre-historic or basic about Ninja trader

You should only trade crude if you feel comfortable with such a volatile instrument ... it is not for everyone.

I've heard about good things about ninja as well. However one thing I am concerned is that when I place a stop order, that stop order is stored in my computer so whenever something like electricity outtage or internet malfunctioning, I will get into trouble. In Tradestation, when I place an order with preset Limit order and stop order, it goes to tradestation server instead of my computer so I feel a lot safer. What do you think about this?

Beside tradestation, i think only brokerage that offers that is apexfutures, but tradestation has better pricing with nice charting platform.

I usually scalp the market looking for next 5 ~ 10 ticks so I am always looking for a good platform. Maybe I should try TT, but there's no protection if there's internet malfunctioning. Obviously internet is usually stable, but I am dealing with a lot of money so I do not want other risk variables.

Any comments?

Usually your stop and take profit orders are held at the broker's server ... but you should confirm that with your broker of choice. In NT7 OCO orders are only held locally as far as I remember.