Key takeaways
- A symbol is more than a name: contract size, digits, margin, sessions and swaps must all be right.
- Enable it only in the groups that should trade it.
- Test quotes and orders on a demo group first.
Contract specification
- Name, description and category.
- Contract size and digits.
- Minimum, maximum and step volume.
- Tick size and tick value.
Trading settings
- Trading and quoting sessions.
- Margin calculation and rates.
- Swap settings and triple-swap day.
- Stops level and freeze level.
Price feed and routing
Map the symbol to the correct feed from your liquidity provider or bridge, and set routing and markups consistent with your risk policy.
Launch
- Enable the symbol in a test group.
- Check quotes, spreads and order execution.
- Enable it in client groups.
- Announce it to clients.