If you are not looking to run bootcamp on your mac, just use a VPS provider who supports access to multiple platforms to try out,
for automated trading.
Mind you, you will need to purchase your own datafeed
but in your case i can recommend Ninjatrader
as you can register for a free Futures Demo...
Start a free trial with the service provider and evaluate if the product is right for you, every provider and broker have different infrastructure that meets different needs
Have you factored in the cost of power from your electric provider
for running all theses equipment in a SOHO, not to include the cost of purchasing these devices and SW and HW maintenance including patching for security updates
you can use a VPS that is designed for traders and all the above...
More stability and reliability for trading
With Utral low latency with <1ms to many brokers, all orders will be filled instantly including server sides oco .
Easy scalability with resources.
Your vps is up 24x7 anytime and can be used for automated trading, including an uptime of 99.99999...
Statistics shows that 85% of forex traders lose money trading forex can someone tell me what are the statistics for trading futures, I cannot seem to find this info
And would like to transfer my 8years of fx skills into futures or fx futures
See fca statistics here...