Smooth execution most days, but spreads widen around news

Name: Smooth execution most days, but spreads widen around news
Item: ATFX
Rating: 4
Author: Layla Al-Rashid

I’m Layla from Al Ain and I’ve been using ATFX on a Standard account for about 6 months. The platform setup was straightforward and I was able to get trading quickly on majors like EUR/USD and GBP/USD. Normal market hours feel stable with decent order execution, and I haven’t had random disconnects on my side. What keeps this from being a full 5 stars is that spreads can noticeably widen during high-impact news, and if I’m scalping around those minutes it can change the trade outcome. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s something I had to adapt to by avoiding entries right before releases. Deposits have been reliable for me, withdrawals arrive but not always as fast as I’d like, and support is generally helpful when I ask basic account questions. Overall: solid day-to-day trading experience if you manage risk around volatile sessions.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Smooth execution most days, but spreads widen around news