Practical advice on VPS servers, forex trading and trading automation
What is a VPS server and why it is essential for a forex trader. We explain the impact of latency, running MT4/MT5, 24/7 operation of Expert Advisors and protection against power outages. Real examples of losses without a VPS.
Read more →What exactly is latency in forex trading, how to measure it correctly, and why even an extra 10 milliseconds causes slippage and real losses. Latency comparison table: home PC vs VPS vs datacenter. Specific slippage calculations for scalpers.
Read more →Complete guide to launching a crypto trading bot on a VPS server with Ubuntu. From installation and configuring the systemd service through to monitoring via Telegram and implementing a failover strategy for continuous operation.
Read more →Why milliseconds matter in scalping and with Expert Advisors, how to correctly measure latency using ping/tracert/mtr, and what truly influences it: from the location of your FastVPS server to provider peering.
Read more →Practical guide to installing MT4/MT5 and an Expert Advisor on FastVPS - autostart after reboot, monitoring operation, and the most common setup errors that are easily avoided.
Read more →Why a crypto bot should not run on a laptop, how to select VPS parameters according to the trading strategy type, and how to secure exchange API keys, permissions without withdrawal capabilities and IP whitelisting.
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