Thanks for your reply. do you recommend any sources/ebooks for learning the metatrader language? Thanks.

Strategy testing using metatrader

$25k wouldnt be big deal for a broker like Interactive brokers or Ameritrade. which broker do u use? I would start worrying after $100k.

Maximum amount you would keep with your broker?

Bigballer, This is kind of off topic, but I would highly recommend you keep stop loss and profit taking exits in mind. exits matter 3-4 times more than entry.

Interbank FX Expert Advisor how to program?