What does STP/ECN mean?

STP stands for Straight-Through Processing, meaning your order goes directly to the market without passing through a dealing desk. ECN stands for Electronic Communication Network, where your orders are matched against a pool of liquidity from multiple sources. Together, STP/ECN execution gives you raw market prices and fast order fills.

Does LHFX have a dealing desk?

No. LHFX operates a pure STP/ECN execution model. Orders are routed straight to the market. There is no dealing desk that can reject, re-price, or trade against your orders.

Can I scalp with an ECN broker?

Yes. ECN brokers like LHFX place no restrictions on scalping. Because there is no dealing desk, there is no reason to limit how quickly you open and close trades. Hedging and Expert Advisors are also fully supported.

Why are ECN spreads lower?

ECN spreads reflect raw market pricing aggregated from multiple liquidity sources. Dealing desk brokers add a markup to the spread as part of their revenue model. With ECN execution, the spread is passed through as-is and the broker charges a separate flat commission instead.

STP/ECN Execution at LHFX

LHFX routes your trades through a Straight-Through Processing (STP) and Electronic Communication Network (ECN) model. Your orders reach the market without a dealing desk in between.

Raw spreads from 0.0 pips, no requotes, and no conflict of interest. Every order goes directly to market.

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What Is STP/ECN Execution?

STP (Straight-Through Processing) means your order goes straight to the market. There is no dealing desk sitting between you and the price feed. The broker passes your trade through without intervention.

ECN (Electronic Communication Network) means your orders are matched against a pool of liquidity from multiple sources. This produces tighter pricing because multiple participants are quoting prices at the same time.

The result: you get raw market prices and fast fills. LHFX does not operate a dealing desk. Orders are routed to market, and the spread you see is the spread you trade on.

How It Benefits You

Direct-market execution with no dealing desk.

Raw Spreads

Pricing comes directly from the market. Spreads start at 0.0 pips with no markup applied by a dealing desk.

No Requotes

Orders fill at the price you see. There is no dealing desk to reject or re-price your entry during volatility.

Fast Execution

Orders are processed in milliseconds and routed straight to the market. No manual dealer intervention.

No Conflict of Interest

LHFX does not trade against you. Your gains and losses have no effect on the broker's position.

Transparent Pricing

The spread you see is the spread you get, plus a flat $3 per side commission. No hidden fees or markups.

All Strategies Welcome

Scalping, hedging, and Expert Advisors are all allowed. There is no dealing desk to restrict how you trade.

STP/ECN vs Dealing Desk Brokers

See how STP/ECN compares to dealing desk brokers.

Feature	STP/ECN (LHFX)	Dealing Desk
Spreads	Raw from 0.0 pips	Marked up, typically 1-3 pips
Requotes	None	Common during volatility
Order execution	Direct to market	Through dealer
Conflict of interest	None	Broker profits from your losses
Scalping / hedging	Allowed	Often restricted
Pricing transparency	Full	Limited

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LHFX Execution in Numbers

0.0 pips

Spreads from

$3 / side

Commission

150+

Instruments

1:500

Leverage up to

MT5 + LHFX Trade

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