ECN account brokers like FXOpen operate on a no dealing desk model. That means the broker
matches a trader’s order either with a buyer or seller, depending on the nature of the order.
ECN account brokers make their money by charging a commission on all executed deals, and as such
have no conflict of interest with their clients. Through ECN technology brokers, traders can
typically execute deals on more than one instrument – such as forex, indices and commodities.
This means clients do not have to open multiple ECN trading accounts to access these markets.