<p>Upstream, in the context of trading, refers to the process of sending orders from a retail trading platform, like MetaTrader 5 (MT5) used by STB Provider, to the liquidity providers or the market. It's a crucial aspect of Straight Through Processing (STP) and Non-Dealing Desk (NDD) brokers, ensuring direct access to the interbank market.</p>

<h2>How It Works</h2>
<p>Upstreaming involves several steps:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Traders place orders on their MT5 platform.</li>
  <li>The broker's server aggregates these orders.</li>
  <li>The aggregated orders are sent to liquidity providers or the market.</li>
  <li>Liquidity providers or the market execute the orders.</li>
  <li>The executed orders' details are sent back to the broker's server.</li>
  <li>The broker's server updates the traders' MT5 platforms with the order status and fill details.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Why It Matters for Traders</h2>
<p>Upstreaming matters to traders for several reasons:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Tight Spreads</strong>: Upstreaming allows traders to benefit from tight spreads as they are trading directly with liquidity providers or the market.</li>
  <li><strong>Fast Execution</strong>: Orders are executed quickly, minimizing the risk of slippage.</li>
  <li><strong>Transparency</strong>: Traders can see the real market prices and have confidence in the order execution process.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Example</h2>
<p>Let's say a trader on STB Provider's MT5 platform wants to buy EUR/USD at the current market price. The trader places a buy order. STB Provider upstream the order to its liquidity providers. The liquidity providers execute the order at the best available price, and the trader's MT5 platform is updated with the fill details.</p>

<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Upstreaming is the process of sending orders from a retail trading platform to liquidity providers or the market.</li>
  <li>It enables traders to benefit from tight spreads, fast execution, and transparent order execution.</li>
  <li>STB Provider, as an STP/NDD broker, uses upstreaming to provide its clients with direct access to the interbank market via MT5.</li>
</ul>