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Large glowing 'ATR' text over a trading chart, representing the Average True Range indicator used in risk management.
5
 min read

Mastering risk management with the Average True Range (ATR) indicator

Risk management is the secret sauce to long-term trading success.

Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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2
 min read

Forex market hours: When’s the best time to trade?

If you’re diving into forex trading, knowing when to trade is just as important as knowing what to trade.

CFDs & Options
Forex
Trading Strategies
Glowing digital passport with currency symbols and 'FOREX' on the cover, symbolising entry into the forex trading world.
3
 min read

Forex for beginners

Forex might sound a bit intimidating, but it's actually more accessible than you might think.

CFDs & Options
Forex
Glowing red Fibonacci spiral inside a glass block, symbolising retracement levels used in technical trading analysis.
7
 min read

Fibonacci retracement levels: The secret sauce to spotting market moves

Fibonacci retracements are a go-to tool for many traders. Why?

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
Glowing globe with orbiting icons of a graph, euro symbol, briefcase, and percentage sign, representing economic factors in forex trading.
5
 min read

What economic factors are affecting the forex market?

If you're new to forex trading, you might wonder why experienced traders seem glued to economic calendars and news releases.

CFDs & Options
Forex
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
A red neon seesaw balancing a risk warning symbol on one side and a trophy on the other, symbolising risk and reward.
5
 min read

5 strategies to balance risk and reward: A trader’s guide

You’ve probably heard the saying: “No risk, no reward.” But what does that really mean for traders?

Risk Management
Trading Strategies
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether symbols highlighting the distinctions between these digital currencies
5
 min read

Bitcoin, altcoins, and stablecoins: What's the difference?

Being the original cryptocurrency, it reserved the right to stand alone, whereas all the subsequent cryptocurrencies that followed fell under the umbrella of altcoins.

CFDs & Options
Crypto
Trading Strategies
A glowing red scale comparing CFD and Options trading, with 'CFD' and 'OPTIONS' displayed on each side of the balance.
7
 min read

CFD trading vs options trading on Deriv

Thinking about diving into trading but not sure whether CFDs or options are the way to go?

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
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4
 min read

ETF trading guide: Benefits and mistakes to avoid

Thinking about trading ETFs? Great choice!

ETFs
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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