# TL Brokers - LLMs.txt

> TL Brokers (tradelockerbrokers.com): An independent comparison platform for forex brokers and prop firms that support the TradeLocker trading platform. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by TradeLocker Limited.

## Site Overview

**Purpose**: Help traders find and compare the best TradeLocker brokers and prop firms through detailed data, reviews, and educational content.

**URL**: https://tradelockerbrokers.com

**Tech Stack**: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Supabase (PostgreSQL), TailwindCSS

**Last Updated**: November 2025

## Main Sections

### 1. Brokers Directory (`/brokers`)
- Compare 20+ verified TradeLocker brokers
- Filter by spreads, regulation, minimum deposit, leverage, fees
- View detailed broker specifications including:
  - Minimum deposit amounts
  - Deposit/withdrawal fees
  - Inactivity fees
  - Leverage options
  - Regulatory bodies (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, etc.)
  - Supported asset types (Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto)
  - Country of establishment
  - YouTube review links

### 2. Prop Firms Directory (`/prop-firms`)
- Compare funded trading programs
- Key metrics:
  - Max funding amounts (up to $200,000+)
  - Profit splits (70-90%)
  - Challenge types (1-step, 2-step, instant funding)
  - Challenge fees
  - Drawdown limits (daily and total)
  - Trading rules (EA allowed, news trading, weekend holding)
  - Payout frequency (on-demand, weekly, monthly)
  - Scaling plans
  - Consistency rules

### 3. Blog & Educational Content (`/blog`)
Available articles include:
- How to login to TradeLocker
- How to place a trade on TradeLocker
- Quick guide to using TradeLocker
- Best TradeLocker brokers for 2025
- TradeLocker vs cTrader for scalping
- Why TradeLocker is better than MT4/MT5
- ECN brokers for scalping
- Low spread brokers for beginners
- Broker-specific reviews (GatesFX, HeroFX, Athens Markets, ClarityFX, RestroFX)

### 4. Platform Information (`/platform`)
- TradeLocker platform features and benefits
- Browser-based trading
- Advanced charting tools
- Execution speed information

### 5. Additional Pages
- `/about` - About the comparison service
- `/contact` - Contact information
- `/how-to-use` - Complete guide to using TradeLocker
- `/learn` - Educational resources
- `/data` - Data sources and methodology

## Data Structure

### Broker Entity
```typescript
{
  id: string
  name: string
  logo: string (URL)
  description: string
  tags: string[]
  affiliate_link: string
  min_deposit: number (in USD)
  deposit_fee: string
  withdrawal_fee: string
  inactivity_fee: string
  leverage: string (e.g., "1:500")
  regulation: string
  country_established: string
  country_code: string (ISO)
  year_established: number
  asset_types: string[] (Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, etc.)
  is_featured: boolean
  youtube_url?: string
}
```

### Prop Firm Entity
```typescript
{
  id: string
  name: string
  logo: string (URL)
  description: string
  
  // Funding Details
  max_funding_amount: number (USD)
  profit_split: number (percentage)
  profit_split_scaled?: number (percentage after scaling)
  scaling_plan: boolean
  payout_frequency: string (On-Demand, Weekly, Monthly)
  
  // Challenge Structure
  challenge_type: string (1-Step, 2-Step, Instant)
  challenge_fee: number (USD)
  refundable_fee: boolean
  phase_1_profit_target?: number (percentage)
  phase_2_profit_target?: number (percentage)
  
  // Risk Rules
  max_daily_loss?: number (percentage)
  max_total_drawdown?: number (percentage)
  drawdown_type?: string (Trailing, Static)
  min_trading_days?: number
  max_trading_days?: number
  
  // Trading Rules
  news_trading_allowed: boolean
  weekend_holding_allowed: boolean
  ea_allowed: boolean (Expert Advisors/automated trading)
  consistency_rule: boolean
  copy_trading_allowed: boolean
  leverage?: string
}
```

## Key Concepts

### TradeLocker Platform
- Modern, browser-based forex trading platform
- No downloads required
- Known for fast execution (sub-50ms)
- Alternative to MetaTrader 4/5 and cTrader
- Supports advanced charting with 100+ technical indicators
- Mobile-friendly and tablet-compatible

### Broker vs Prop Firm
- **Brokers**: Traders use their own capital, brokers provide the trading platform and market access
- **Prop Firms**: Firms provide capital to traders, traders share profits, must pass evaluation challenges

### Important Trading Metrics

#### For Brokers:
- **Spreads**: Difference between bid/ask price (tighter is better)
- **ECN**: Electronic Communication Network - direct market access with raw spreads
- **Leverage**: Borrowing power (e.g., 1:500 means $1 controls $500)
- **Regulation**: Oversight by financial authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
- **Slippage**: Difference between expected and actual execution price

#### For Prop Firms:
- **Profit Split**: Percentage of profits trader keeps (70-90%)
- **Challenge Fee**: Cost to attempt funded account evaluation
- **Drawdown**: Maximum allowed loss (daily and total)
- **Challenge Types**:
  - 1-Step: One evaluation phase
  - 2-Step: Two evaluation phases
  - Instant: No evaluation needed
- **Scaling**: Ability to increase account size based on performance

## Navigation Structure

```
Homepage (/)
├── Brokers (/brokers)
│   └── Individual Reviews (/brokers/review/[slug])
├── Prop Firms (/prop-firms)
├── Blog (/blog)
│   ├── Categories (/blog/category/[category])
│   ├── Tags (/blog/tag/[tag])
│   └── Articles (/blog/[slug])
├── Platform (/platform)
├── How to Use (/how-to-use)
├── Learn (/learn)
├── About (/about)
├── Contact (/contact)
└── Data (/data)
```

## SEO & Discovery

- **Sitemap**: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/sitemap.xml
- **Robots.txt**: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/robots.txt
- **RSS Feed (JSON)**: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/feed.json
- **RSS Feed (XML)**: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/feed.xml

## Featured Brokers

The site highlights featured brokers prominently, including GatesFX with dedicated banner placements.

## Filtering & Search Capabilities

### Broker Filters:
- Minimum deposit range
- Regulation type
- Asset types
- Leverage levels
- Fee structures
- Country/region

### Prop Firm Filters:
- Funding amount
- Profit split percentage
- Challenge type
- Challenge fee range
- Trading rules (EA allowed, news trading, etc.)
- Drawdown limits

## Content Categories

### Blog Categories:
- Broker Reviews
- Platform Guides
- Trading Education
- Comparison Articles
- How-to Tutorials

## API Endpoints

- `/api/llm` - LLM analytics endpoint for tracking AI-generated queries
- `/api/debug-brokers` - Debug endpoint for broker data

## Analytics

The site uses:
- PostHog for product analytics and AI query tracking
- Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring
- Custom LLM analytics to understand AI-driven user queries

## Important Notes for AI Assistants

1. **Broker Data**: All broker information is stored in Supabase PostgreSQL database and dynamically fetched
2. **Prop Firm Data**: Separate table with prop firm-specific fields (different from broker schema)
3. **Affiliate Links**: Most broker/prop firm listings include affiliate links
4. **Regulatory Focus**: The site emphasizes regulated brokers for user safety
5. **Modern Platform**: TradeLocker is positioned as a modern alternative to older platforms (MT4/MT5)
6. **Target Audience**: Forex traders, prop firm traders, scalpers, day traders
7. **Geographic Scope**: Global, but focuses on internationally regulated brokers

## Quick Reference Links

- Homepage: https://tradelockerbrokers.com
- All Brokers: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/brokers
- All Prop Firms: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/prop-firms
- Blog Home: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/blog
- Platform Info: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/platform
- Getting Started: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/how-to-use

## Contact

For inquiries: https://tradelockerbrokers.com/contact

## Updates

This is a living document. The site is actively maintained with:
- Regular broker/prop firm additions
- Updated reviews and comparisons
- New educational content
- Current 2025 data and recommendations

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*This llms.txt file follows the LLMs.txt standard to help AI assistants better understand and assist users with questions about TradeLocker brokers and prop firms.*