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Forex is short for "foreign exchange". It’s the act of buying one country's currency while selling another country's currency. For example, you might buy the Euro and sell the US Dollar. Forex is a global market that operates across different time zones.

How Forex Trading Works (Currency Pairs)

In the Forex market, you always trade currencies in pairs. For example, the Euro and the US Dollar form the EUR/USD pair. The first currency in the pair (EUR) is the base currency. This is what you are buying or selling, and its value is always equal to 1. The second currency (USD) is the quote currency, and it shows you the value of the base currency.

  • When you buy EUR/USD, you believe the price of the Euro will go up compared to the US Dollar.
  • When you sell EUR/USD, you believe the price of the Euro will go down compared to the US Dollar.

At Tradin, we offer over 50 different currency pairs, giving you tons of trading opportunities in the forex market. These pairs are organized into three main groups:

Major Pairs

These are the most traded pairs in the world. They always include the US Dollar (USD) and another major currency (such as Euro or British Pound). They usually have the most trading activity and the tightest spreads.

PairDescriptionSpreadLeverage
EUR/USDEuro / US DollarFrom 0.0 pips1:2000
GBP/USDBritish Pound / US DollarFrom 0.1 pips1:2000
USD/JPYUS Dollar / Japanese YenFrom 0.1 pips1:2000
USD/CHFUS Dollar / Swiss FrancFrom 0.2 pips1:2000
AUD/USDAustralian Dollar / US DollarFrom 0.1 pips1:2000
USD/CADUS Dollar / Canadian DollarFrom 0.2 pips1:2000
NZD/USDNew Zealand Dollar / US DollarFrom 0.2 pips1:2000

Minor Pairs

These pairs include major currencies but do not include the US Dollar.

PairDescriptionSpreadLeverage
EUR/GBPEuro / British PoundFrom 0.3 pips1:1000
EUR/JPYEuro / Japanese YenFrom 0.4 pips1:1000
GBP/JPYBritish Pound / Japanese YenFrom 0.5 pips1:1000
AUD/NZDAustralian / New Zealand DollarFrom 0.4 pips1:1000
EUR/AUDEuro / Australian DollarFrom 0.4 pips1:1000

Exotic Pairs

These pairs include one major currency and one currency from a smaller or emerging economy. They are usually less active and have wider spreads.

PairDescriptionSpreadLeverage
USD/TRYUS Dollar / Turkish LiraFrom 20 pips1:100
USD/ZARUS Dollar / South African RandFrom 50 pips1:100
USD/MXNUS Dollar / Mexican PesoFrom 15 pips1:200
USD/SGDUS Dollar / Singapore DollarFrom 2 pips1:500

Forex Trading Conditions

Our trading conditions are transparent, competitive, and designed for serious traders, offering the tools and flexibility needed to trade effectively in global markets. Here's a quick guide:

 Major PairsMinor PairsExotic Pairs
Commission$7$7$7
Execution TypeMarket ExecutionMarket ExecutionMarket Execution
LeverageUp to 1:2000Up to 1:1000Up to 1:500
Margin Call50%50%50%
Max Lot Size10010050
Min Lot Size0.010.010.01
SpreadFrom 0.0 pipsFrom 0.3 pipsFrom 2.0 pips
Stop Out20%20%20%

Account Features for Forex

All our Forex trading accounts include these important features:

  • Negative Balance Protection: Your balance won't drop below zero, protecting your funds during market volatility.
  • Swap-Free Accounts: No overnight interest fees, ideal for traders following Islamic rules.
  • Expert Advisors (EAs) Compatibility: Use EAs for automated, algorithmic trading without manual input.
  • Scalping & Hedging Allowed: Make quick trades to profit from small price changes, or open opposite positions on the same currency to manage risk or lock profits.
  • No Dealing Desk (NDD): Trades go directly to the market for faster execution and fewer conflicts.
  • 24/5 Trading Hours: Trade Forex five days a week across all available global sessions.
  • One-Click Trading: Instantly execute trades with a single click for speed and efficiency.
  • Mobile Trading: Manage trades on the MT5 mobile app with full charting, indicators, and account control.

Forex Trading Hours (GMT)

Trading SessionHours
Sydney
22:00 - 07:00 GMT
Tokyo
00:00 - 09:00 GMT
London
08:00 - 17:00 GMT
New York13:00 - 22:00 GMT

Note: The market is most active when two sessions overlap, like when London and New York are both open. This is when you will often find the most trading volume and the tightest spreads.

 

 

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