5 Reasons You’ll Never Succeed Using HFT as a Retail Trader

May 13 at 04:38
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Apr 15, 2025 부터 멤버   게시물22
May 13 at 04:38 (편집됨 May 12 at 12:07)

🚫 5 Reasons You’ll Never Succeed Using HFT as a Retail Trader


⚡ Latency DisadvantageYou’re not colocated next to the exchange. Without ultra-low latency, you’re already behind institutional players.


🔒 Broker LimitationsRetail brokers aren’t built for HFT. Expect slippage, delayed execution, and sometimes outright restrictions on fast strategies.


💸 Infrastructure CostsReal HFT needs high-speed servers, premium data feeds, and direct market access. These setups cost a fortune — not retail-friendly.




🚨 Regulatory RiskHFT strategies often walk a fine line. If your trades trigger flags, you could face scrutiny or even account suspension.




🎯 Zero Margin for ErrorHFT doesn’t forgive mistakes. One second of lag, one software glitch, and your strategy collapses.




💡 Retail traders should focus on optimized, fast-execution systems designed for real-world environments — like BLACK VENOM.




— AQS | Atlantic Quant Systems

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Mar 19, 2025 부터 멤버   게시물27
May 21 at 12:20

I looked into HFT once, but it’s just not worth it for retail traders. Big firms have faster systems, better data, and way more resources - we can’t keep up.Plus, HFT is super risky. One small error or delay and you can lose money fast. There’s no time to react or fix things.


May 26, 2025 부터 멤버   게시물8
May 26 at 16:02

HFT is not for retail traders. Retail traders are better to focus on long term trading. Spreads and slippage don't really matter if you are holding for +100pips . Also, keep to the majors, much more easy to predict

Jan 26, 2015 부터 멤버   게시물24
Jun 05 at 18:06

I made 15,000% by HFT back in 2015-16 (have proof), but it stopped working for me after around the Brexit.

"Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainty and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting on the unexpected" - George Soros
Feb 12, 2016 부터 멤버   게시물133
Jun 06 at 10:55

High-Frequency Trading (HFT) poses significant challenges for retail traders due to latency disadvantages and the need for substantial resources. Focusing on longer-term strategies might be more practical and achievable

May 13, 2025 부터 멤버   게시물4
Jun 24 at 08:44

hft is working, what a joke

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