I’m getting ready to commit real money to a broker and I’m nervous about what happens when the market moves fast. I’ve read reviews about platform crashes during NFP or FOMC announcements and I want to avoid picking a broker that’s going to let me down when it matters.
I keep seeing people recommend both AvaTrade and eToro but I haven’t found clear information about which one actually stays stable when news hits and spreads blow out. Does anyone have experience trading major news events on both platforms?
What I really want to know is: have you experienced any actual execution issues, platform lag, or disconnections on either broker during volatile news? And did that affect your ability to get out of positions when you needed to?
Tested both through several FOMC announcements last year. AvaTrade held up better for me during the fastest moves. Their servers seemed more stable when spreads widened.
eToro lagged a bit during the peak volatility window. Not a total crash, but I noticed delays in order execution that cost me a few pips. That said, it was only during the worst 30 seconds of the announcement.
For me, AvaTrade’s platform reliability during news became the deciding factor. I’ve been using them for day trading and it’s held up through multiple economic releases without issues. If you scalp or trade news, test them both during a smaller news event first.
Platform stability during volatility comes down to server capacity and connection reliability, not marketing claims.
AvaTrade uses dedicated servers in multiple regions, which generally handles spike traffic better. eToro’s web platform has had reported slowdowns during major news but their mobile app stayed responsive.
The honest answer: both platforms experience spread widening during news. You can’t avoid that. What you can test is connection stability. Open both platforms right before an announcement and watch order execution lag. If one consistently delivers faster fills, that’s your answer. Done this during three NFP releases. AvaTrade’s been more reliable, but your experience depends on your internet connection too.
AvaTrade holds up better during news events.
I only trade major news on AvaTrade now. Tried eToro during a jobs report and got frustrated with the lag between placing and confirming orders.
It wasn’t a complete failure but during the 10-15 second window when spreads are widest, every millisecond costs real money. AvaTrade felt snappier.
That said, if you’re not an aggressive news trader, both platforms work fine. The stability difference only matters if you’re trying to catch the exact move or exit fast.
AvaTrade seems more stable during news. eToro has had some lag issues from what I’ve read.
One more practical note: stability testing is better done than read. Create a small demo account on both and trade the next economic calendar event. You’ll see platform behavior under real pressure in 10 minutes of actual trading. Reviews and forum posts won’t tell you how your specific internet connection handles their servers. That test is worth more than any comparison article.