Back to the point — I agree with most of the points made here regarding our recent flirt with near disaster. But that is not what this thread is about. We have less than a month to provide enough information in response to the cftc and to our ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Encouraging News — Found this today. url 5500 responses to the CFTC. The author says that's not very many. The important statement comes in the "Comments" section from Josh. Looks like he works for the CFTC and is involved in compiling the ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Jason, If I'm understanding your comments and all of those preceding, including those suggesting that if this proposal passes, the CFTC would likely extend its reach through powers of persuasion to other countries completing its total control over ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

I think I agree with your reasoning. My only comment on this is that in presenting a case in your comments to the CFTC, arguments must be made with regard to the wording in their proposal. Outright comment regarding their purpose would I think be ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Agreed. But the proposal has to be challenged on its stated purpose.

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

Your response is the most well thought out one i have seen. I am in awe of your knowledge and depth of understanding of the real issues i believe are at stake here. But i do have a problem with any regulation since it is my belief that "confidence ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

That depends on what conditions your broker uses to issue a margin call. Those of us who have been trading 100:1, understand that our brokers usually issue a margin call based on Margin Level. And under those same conditions, you would be right. But ...

Speak Out Against Proposed CFTC Leverage Change to 10-1 for all US Brokers.

Do you have a funded account with them? to what degree are you dependent on your trading--primary income? secondary income? growth of account balance?

Which non-US broker is the best at the moment?

I checked with them about a month ago, and they were not taking new accounts from US citizens residing in the US. Otherwise, no knowledge.

Which non-US broker is the best at the moment?

I have read over the proposal a few times, and I'm a bit puzzled by the language. I have just one question...In the following statement, "and require RFEDs or FCMs engaging in retail forex transactions to collect security deposits in a minimum ...

Which non-US broker is the best at the moment?

I have read over the proposal a few times, and I'm a bit puzzled by the language. I have just one question...In the following statement, "and require RFEDs or FCMs engaging in retail forex transactions to collect security deposits in a minimum ...

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I have read over the proposal a few times, and I'm a bit puzzled by the language. I have just one question...In the following statement, "and require RFEDs or FCMs engaging in retail forex transactions to collect security deposits in a minimum ...

Help To Stop 10:1 Leverage

I have read over the proposal a few times, and I'm a bit puzzled by the language. I have just one question...In the following statement, "and require RFEDs or FCMs engaging in retail forex transactions to collect security deposits in a minimum ...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

cftc proposal — I have read over the proposal a few times, and I'm a bit puzzled by the language. I have just one question...In the following statement, "and require RFEDs or FCMs engaging in retail forex transactions to collect security ...

NFA Confirms New Leverage Requirements for US FCMS

I have read over the proposal a few times, and I'm a bit puzzled by the language. I have just one question...In the following statement, "and require RFEDs or FCMs engaging in retail forex transactions to collect security deposits in a minimum ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

We need to consider the possibility the intent of the cftc may not be to push forex to 10:1. As I look through all the posts in this and other threads, I see most people take a position either for or against 10:1. Put yourself in the position of a ...

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Thanks kibescorp. "How much margin is required". Reason that is important is because that determines how much you must have in your funded accounts. A change to 10:1 will require you to have 10 times as much in your funded accounts as with 100:1. If ...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

Thanks for your response, Jason. We need to consider the possibility the intent of the cftc may not be to push forex to 10:1. As I look through all the posts in this and other threads, I see most people take a position either for or against 10:1. ...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

We need to consider the possibility the intent of the cftc may not be to push forex to 10:1. As I look through all the posts in this and other threads, I see most people take a position either for or against 10:1. Put yourself in the position of a ...

Help To Stop 10:1 Leverage

We need to consider the possibility the intent of the cftc may not be to push forex to 10:1. As I look through all the posts in this and other threads, I see most people take a position either for or against 10:1. Put yourself in the position of a ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?