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4
 min read

Understanding spreads in forex: What you need to know

If you're stepping into forex trading, you’ll hear the term ‘spread’ a lot. But don’t worry-it’s not as complicated as it sounds!

CFDs & Options
Forex
Trading Strategies
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4
 min read

How to get started with Deriv trading tournaments

Deriv trading tournaments give you the opportunity to sharpen your trading skills, compete for real prizes, and learn about the Deriv MT5 platform in a risk-free environment

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
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8
 min read

What is a stock market crash and how can you take advantage of it?

A stock market crash is a steep dip in stock prices triggered by speculation or crises. Learn about its causes, historical market crashes, and more in this comprehensive gu

CFDs & Options
Stocks
Trading Strategies
Glowing red 3D toolbox with floating financial icons above it, representing the essential features in the Deriv MT5 trading platform.
5
 min read

Deriv MT5 toolbox: Your trading sidekick

The Deriv MT5 toolbox is like your command center-it helps you manage trades, track your account, and stay on top of market movements.

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
Glowing red 3D currency symbols ($, ¥, £, €) with reflections on a dark surface, representing global forex market influence and pricing.
3
 min read

What affects the forex market? Key factors driving currency prices

Why do currency prices rise and fall?

CFDs & Options
Forex
Trading Strategies
3D figure facing a stock chart with thought bubbles reading “SELL NOW?” and “HOLD FOR MORE?”, symbolising emotional conflict in trading.
5
 min read

Emotional intelligence: Managing fear and greed in trading

Trading can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

Trading Strategies
Risk Management
Visual metaphor for fine-tuning peer-to-peer payment strategies using the Deriv P2P platform.
5
 min read

Optimising your Deriv P2P transactions: Advanced tips and best practices

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your negotiation skills, or simply make each transaction faster and safer, these advanced tips and best practices will help you become a genuine P2P pro.

Trading Strategies
Risk Management
Futuristic interface displaying different order types like Buy, Sell, Buy Limit, and Sell Stop, used on the Deriv MT5 trading platform.
5
 min read

Mastering order types on Deriv MT5

Trading smart is like planning the perfect trip-you want the best route to get you where you need to go.

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
Digital panel displaying cTrader copy trading fees and stats, representing cost breakdowns for traders using the platform.
4
 min read

Guide to cTrader copy trading fees

On the cTrader platform, managing fees is essential for both strategy providers and copy traders. This guide will help you understand the fee structures associated with copy trading, including the types of fees, how they are calculated, and where to find a detailed fee log.

Copytrading
Trading Strategies
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