How many years of historical tick data can you download for custom analysis?
If you need tick‑by‑tick data for backtesting, microstructure research, or detailed execution analysis, the amount of history you can download…
Do we provide Level 2 (Depth of Market / Order Book) data feeds?
Level 2 — often called depth of market, market-by-price (MBP) or a price ladder — shows the bids and offers away from the best bid/ask. For…
Do brokers run third‑party penetration tests on trading terminals and web portals?
If you’re a retail trader wondering how secure your broker’s systems are, third‑party penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the key ways…
How Often Does a Trading Platform Automatically Back Up Account Data and Trade History?
When you ask how frequently a trading platform backs up client accounts and trade history, the honest answer is: it depends. Different…
Automated alerts for logins from unfamiliar IPs or devices — what they are and how to use them
If you worry about someone else getting into your email, broker, or trading platform, automated login alerts are one of the simplest and most…
How trading servers are defended against DDoS attacks
Online trading servers are attractive targets for denial-of-service attacks because downtime can cause real financial loss and reputational…
How client funds are kept separate from a broker’s operational money — technical and database controls
Keeping client money separate from a broker’s own operating cash is a cornerstone of investor protection. Traders usually see the effect — the…
Does the platform support authenticator app–based Two‑Factor Authentication (2FA)?
Many online platforms today — including trading and brokerage services — offer two‑factor authentication as an option to strengthen account…
How data is protected between your device and our servers (TLS, QUIC and friends)
Before we begin: trading carries risk and this information is educational only — it’s not personalized trading or security advice. When you…
How trading systems enforce Negative Balance Protection during extreme market gaps
Negative Balance Protection (NBP) is a rule or feature many brokers use to ensure retail accounts do not owe more than the funds they have…