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Free data and free data feeds in exchange trading
Data Quality
The problem. To save on monthly exchange fees, many beginners use the free data on their platform. On screen it looks like the real market, but the prices are often delayed by 15 minutes or only approximate prices from over-the-counter (OTC) trading.
The reality. Anyone working with such data in active trading sees the market too late. The chart then doesn't show what is actually being traded in the order book.
Desk Notes. For reliable chart analysis, data straight from the major regulated exchanges is the better foundation.
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