I’ve been thinking about which broker to use for my main account, and I realize I haven’t actually tested either platform during real market volatility. I’ve read that some brokers are more stable during news events, but I don’t know if that’s just talk or if there’s real data behind it.
I want to know what actually happens to your trades when the market moves fast. Do spreads widen dramatically? Does the platform lag or disconnect? Are your orders filled at the price you expect, or do you get slipped?
I’ve seen some people mention that AvaTrade with MT4 handles volatility better, and others say eToro’s execution is solid even during FOMC announcements. But I want to hear from people who’ve actually been there during these events, not just guesses.
What’s your real experience trading during major news on either platform? Did the execution feel reliable, or did you have issues? And more importantly, which one would you actually use if you were trading around NFP or Fed announcements?
I traded through the last few FOMC announcements on both platforms. Here’s the honest picture:
AvaTrade with MT4 felt more stable. The spreads definitely widened, but they widened predictably. I got filled close to where I placed the order. No weird disconnects or delays.
eToro had a lag issue during the worst volatility spike. Nothing catastrophic, but it was enough that I missed my entry price by a couple of pips. The spreads exploded wider than on AvaTrade too.
I’m not saying eToro’s platform is bad. It just doesn’t seem optimized for traders who care about getting filled at exact prices during volatile moments. AvaTrade’s execution felt tighter.
If I’m trading news, I use AvaTrade. For swing trades outside of major events, eToro works fine.
News volatility tests three things: spread stability, order execution speed, and platform availability.
AvaTrade generally holds spreads tighter than eToro during volatility. MT4 and MT5 are designed for professional execution, which helps. eToro’s interface is built for visual simplicity, not speed.
During NFP, expect spreads to widen on both. EUR/USD might go from 1 pip to 3 to 5 pips within seconds. AvaTrade handles this with less slippage in my testing.
ePlatform stability matters more than spread width. Both stay online during major news, but AvaTrade’s execution servers respond faster.
Bottom line: if you scalp or trade only during news, use AvaTrade. If you hold positions and trade outside news hours, either works.
AvaTrade stays stable during news. eToro spreads blow out.
I trade around some news events on AvaTrade. The spreads definitely widen, but the platform doesn’t feel sluggish or anything.
I haven’t tested eToro during volatility myself, but I’ve heard mixed reviews. Some people say it’s fine, others complain about lag.
Honestly, if you’re planning to trade around major events regularly, testing both with small positions during the next Fed announcement will tell you more than anything I can say.
AvaTrade feels more reliable during news. eToro sometimes lags. Both have wider spreads though.
Test both on NFP day with small positions. Personal experience matters most.
Track your actual fill prices during the next major announcement. Record order time, requested price, and fill price on both brokers using small position sizes.
Average slippage across five trades will show you the real difference. One broker might consistently slip you 1 pip, the other 2 to 3 pips. Over 100 trades, that’s a real cost difference worth knowing.
Don’t let forum posts decide this. Your own data beats everything.