BB's? — Nice work...it was a little choppy out there today. What BB settings are you using? Thanks Darren

Islander and Medici trade the European open

I'm not trying to make an argument, only present what little info we have. I agree with you and hadn't thought of that...also spreadbetting is off limits too for US citizens. Hmmmmmmmmm Prepare for the worst, hope for the best I guess!

CFTC NEW Document - Overseas Accounts OK?

2 ways 1: when the CII signal line touches or nears the 80 line I move SL to BE and usually exit after it crosses and closes through it. 2: Gut feeling (Lame, I know but thats the honest truth) And, I can't tell you how many times I've been wrong ...

Islander and Medici trade the European open

My emails with FXCM — this is what I got: >>> Darren 8/31/2010 >>> I was told by a FXCM customer service rep that the UK account I hold (standard) will not have it's leverage affected by the new CFTC rules. Great! Now what about micro...will ...

CFTC NEW Document - Overseas Accounts OK?

+22 on that Bull Div — Wheeeewwwwwwwwwwwww That missed my stop by .3 pips! (note the MT4 chart shows matching M15 bull div setup) Closed out at +22 and out before news! Made back a large chunk of a horrible mis-interpreted short ...

Islander and Medici trade the European open

bull div — Here's my open current trade Bull div HL--LL SL is the dashed line/sideways arrow (semafor) Also same pattern on 15M too...hmmm---too bad for the news release!

Islander and Medici trade the European open

I trade 5M charts but always look at 15...so entered short @ the 0800 GMT 5M candle...rode it to the pivot and jumped off. now looks like Bull Div HL--LL

Islander and Medici trade the European open

Bear Div on 15M GU — HH LH I'm in Out +20...still -25 on the day though!

Islander and Medici trade the European open

JASON — WHEN will FXCM make a public statement like IBFX's all hope is lost, arse kissing concession to the CFTC? Please say never...(now would be a good William Wallace Braveheart speech man)

FXCM Discussion

Hmmm — My Grandfather was born in England...I wonder how I can qualify for some type of dual citizenship????????

Extraterritorial power of the Dodd-Frank Fin. Reg. Bill

FXCM says it has no effect at all — Read the ACTUAL release of rules from the CFTC http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost.php?p=3991343&postcount=1

CFTC Final Retail Forex Rules - 50:1 Leverage

so what do you think...there's nothing about anything concerning Overseas acct's!

CFTC NEW Document - Overseas Accounts OK?

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CFTC NEW Document - Overseas Accounts OK?

Med- thanks for the insight and detailed info. I will perhaps start to look up outside of my 5M chart now. Thanks! Darren

Islander and Medici trade the European open

LOL — No bucketshops allow US customers! Fxpro, jadefx etc... it's been that way for A LONG TIME...nothing new

CFTC Final Retail Forex Rules - 50:1 Leverage

Read this — So if Deutchse Bank can still offer 100:1...won't FXCM? The CFTC has reduced leverage to 50:1 and 20:1, majors and minors, in its new regulation, not a lower as 10:1 first proposed in the first half of 2010 but continuing the ...

CFTC Final Retail Forex Rules - 50:1 Leverage

READ THIS — So if Deutchse Bank can still offer 100:1...won't FXCM? The CFTC has reduced leverage to 50:1 and 20:1, majors and minors, in its new regulation, not a lower as 10:1 first proposed in the first half of 2010 but continuing the ...

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

Exactly — You're comments lead me back to why I trade. To purchase a Deserted Island, and live there until I die in a self sustaining environment.

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

Disgusting — Yeah, I thought they had to pass/approve/test (whatever) the whole Extra-territorial concept before they could just go out to the international banking community and demand all US citizens with overseas accounts be turned over...I ...

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