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Are you optimizing for the pair with the tightest spread, or the pair where your strategy has the highest edge?
A 0.5 pip spread on EUR/USD means nothing if your win rate is 40%. A 3 pip spread on GBP/JPY can be profitable with a 60% win rate and 2:1 reward-risk. Edge compounds; costs are fixed.
Action
Backtest your strategy on five major pairs over the same period. Compare net profit after realistic spreads and commissions. Let the data choose the pair, not convention.
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