Broker with non-MS Windows API ?

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fxPadawan

Do you know a broker where I can use a Mac which runs OS X, or Unix, or Linux and write my own automated trading system?

I am thinking of Java, C++, C, or really whatever language interfaces with the API provided for these operating systems.

Also I am focused on Forex Mini accounts say $2,000 to start (the brokers I have seen range from $200 to $500 to open a mini) and 200:1 margin.

Also I would prefer a free API, but please post non-free API's as well. Oanda comes to mind.
 
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Do you know a broker where I can use a Mac which runs OS X, or Unix, or Linux and write my own automated trading system?

I am thinking of Java, C++, C, or really whatever language interfaces with the API provided for these operating systems.

Also I am focused on Forex Mini accounts say $2,000 to start (the brokers I have seen range from $200 to $500 to open a mini) and 200:1 margin.

Also I would prefer a free API, but please post non-free API's as well. Oanda comes to mind.
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Interactive Brokers.
 
Thanks, but from what I understand, http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/accounts/fees/commissionForex.php?ib_entity=llc
IB wants $25,000 for a trading account?

I didn't see a mini. I want to see what I can do with $2,000. I don't yet have $25,000 to risk.

"IB offers two types of forex, IDEALPRO for forex traders of over $25,000 USD or equivalent, and IDEAL for currency conversions under $25,000."

Okay, now I'm seeing the "Account Minimum Deposits" with restrictions for Day Traders. http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/accounts/fees/minimumDeposits.php?ib_entity=llc

Do you think the Day Trade restriction is to protect me or to screw me?

And is the margin 50:1 which I understand to be $2,000 minimum per trade ($100K lot size)? I'm not trying to test my entry to this market with the results of 1 $2,000 trade. I was thinking more about 200:1 leverage for a $10K lot size in a $2,000 account. $50 per trade.
 
I just want to correct your numbers a bit. $25,000 USD is a minimal lot size on IDEALPRO. 50:1 leverage means $500 per trade. $5,000 USD is a minimum to open an account. Day trade minimum is unrelated to FX trading.
 
Thanks ids.

giles117,
Yes I know about Oanda. Thanks. When I know my live system can cover the cost of the API and if there are any other fees, then I will consider them. I'm still in demo mode.
 
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