Re Velocity, that might be the old frying pan - fire thing. See below. http://elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=278540&highlight=velocity
Lol, yeah thanks for the heads-up I just found similar over at BMT: https://www.bigmiketrading.com/brokers-data-feeds/4641-experience-velocity-futures-30.html Makes you wonder if there are actually any respectable brokers out there!? Any more recommendations would be greatly appreciated...
If you look at the last two pages of the Velocity thread, you will see that Deep Discount Trading is well spoken of, clear through Crossland I believe. I have no experience with DDT, but have noticed that people who do have nothing but good things to say about that outfit. Do your due diligence on Crossland.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of FCM's (other than Vision) that work with "retail" either directly and/or through IBs/GIBs. In no particular order. Rosenthal Collins Group ADM Investor Services Dorman Open E Cry RJ O'brien Crossland Ironbeam FC Stone York (Transact) And there are mass marketers who may be self clearing or utilize FCM services of major banks/brokerages. Again, a non-exhaustive list in no particular order. ETrade Interactive Brokers OptionsExpress ThinkOrSwim You know what you have to do.