I’ve been looking at Tickmill for scalping and I’m trying to figure out if it’s actually worth switching to. I know spreads matter a lot when you’re taking quick trades, but I’m also concerned about whether the broker actually delivers on execution during busy market hours.
I’ve read some mixed feedback online and I’m not sure what to trust anymore. Some traders say the platform is solid for fast trading, others mention slippage issues during news events. I’m also curious about what the actual costs look like once you factor in everything - spreads, commissions, and how rebates play into the real cost per trade.
Before I commit my actual capital, I’d like to hear from people here who’ve actually used Tickmill for scalping. What’s your honest take on the broker’s reliability when markets get volatile? And how much do you think rebates actually help offset the trading costs?
Execution is solid for scalping but spreads widen on news.
Used it for three months. Decent but slippage cost me.
Tickmill’s execution quality depends on your account type and volume. ECN accounts have tighter spreads but higher commissions. The real cost calculation matters more than the advertised spread.
During news events, most brokers widen spreads. Tickmill is no different. If you’re scalping around major releases, you need to account for that increased cost.
Rebates do help. A 0.4 pip rebate on 50 trades per day adds up. But only if your execution quality doesn’t slip you more than that. Test with a small account first.
I’ve been using Tickmill for about six months now and the execution feels reliable most of the time. The spreads are reasonable for scalping, and the platform doesn’t seem to lag when I need it.
Where I noticed issues was during the bigger news events. Spreads widen like everywhere else, but redemption comes fast after the volatility dies down.
The withdrawal process was smooth for me, and GlobeGain rebates did make a noticeable difference in my monthly costs.
I switched to Tickmill about a year ago specifically for scalping. The execution speed is legit - you don’t get many requotes or delays during regular trading hours.
News events are rough though - spreads blow out like they do everywhere. A 1.2 pip spread becomes 3+ pips in seconds. If you’re planning to scalp around economic data, you need to budget for that.
The rebates helped. I was getting about 0.3-0.4 pips back on average, which covered some of the noise costs. Not life changing, but it adds up over hundreds of trades.
My biggest complaint is the trade frequency limits. If you’re doing hundreds of scalps per day, they might flag you. Otherwise it’s solid.