Out of curiosity how many lots does one have to put on a trade for the market to take notice? say the GBP/USD , 100 lots? 1000 lots?
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DislikedThis is an interesting question. I'd be more worried about how many lots I'd have to put down before my broker or market maker take notice, though. I guess that's the cynic in me.Ignored
DislikedI asked this in another thread but I don't believe anyone ever responded to it. Isn't it impossible for a retail trader to move the market, since all of his or her orders are hedged, thus their impact on the market is neutral?Ignored
DislikedWhat will/can the broker do if someone opens a huge position? If someone has a large enough account, will the broker still mind?Ignored
DislikedOut of curiosity how many lots does one have to put on a trade for the market to take notice? say the GBP/USD , 100 lots? 1000 lots?Ignored
DislikedHow many lots is variable.. if everyone in market stopped trading except me and you.. then me and you could move the market with micro lots an infinite amount of pips
this is why less liquid markets are often more volatile with large price swings.. take news releases for example..Ignored
DislikedOr you will not move, when you will buy 1 lot and newyear sell 1 lot at the same timeIgnored
Dislikeda 17Billion lot trade error by a company EA caused a flash crash not to long ago. it was supposed to be 17million. somone reading this google it im to lazy but that kind of gives you an idea, dont remember which pair it was.Ignored
DislikedMay 6 2010, and it was ES (e-Mini S&P 500 Futures). The inconclusive theory is that one trader (not an EA) entered $B instead of $M at either Market or Limit. The effect on Forex was negligible compared to Equity.Ignored
DislikedMay 6 2010, and it was ES (e-Mini S&P 500 Futures). The inconclusive theory is that one trader (not an EA) entered $B instead of $M at either Market or Limit. The effect on Forex was negligible compared to Equity.Ignored