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Head and shoulders chart pattern: How to spot and trade one of the most reliable trend reversal signals

Learn how to spot and trade the classic head and shoulders chart pattern—a key reversal signal in technical analysis. This article covers how to identify both standard and inverse varieties, manage risk, and understand when the pattern works best across different markets and timeframes.

Trading Strategies
CFDs & Options
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5
 min read

What is slippage in trading?

Understand what slippage is, when it happens, and how to manage its effects.

CFDs & Options
Risk Management
Trading Strategies
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5
 min read

Your guide to safe and secure Deriv P2P transactions

Whether you're new to peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges or simply want to sharpen your security skills, this guide covers the best practices to protect yourself and get the most out of your Deriv P2P experience.

Risk Management
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5
 min read

How to use Deriv P2P: Making your first transaction

This guide will help you make your very first Deriv P2P transaction smoothly and safely, opening the door to the many benefits of peer-to-peer exchanges.

Risk Management
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7
 min read

How and when to access tighter spreads on Deriv MT5

Our scheduled periods of reduced spreads allow you to trade key assets at significantly lower cost during specific times, giving you a meaningful edge whether you scalp, day trade, or prefer longer-term positions.

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
MT5
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9
 min read

What is trading and who is it suitable for?

A comprehensive beginner’s guide to trading, explaining what trading is, how it works, and the differences between trading and investing. It covers the main markets, types of trading, differences between CFDs and options, step-by-step instructions for getting started on Deriv, and highlights the key risks involved.

CFDs & Options
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
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6
 min read

Beginner essentials: How to use the CFD trading calculator on Deriv

When every pip and percentage counts, having access to accurate calculations is invaluable. This is where the Deriv trading calculator steps in - it’s your essential tool for ensuring clarity and control in every trade.

CFDs & Options
Risk Management
MT5
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5
 min read

What is a trading signal and how to use it?

Learn what a trading signal is, discover the main types, see how to use trading signals on Deriv, and understand their strengths and limitations.

CFDs & Options
MT5
Trading Strategies
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8
 min read

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) vs MetaTrader 5 (MT5): What’s the difference?

In this guide we’ll demystify the differences between MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 and explain why Deriv focuses its multi-asset offering around MT5, rather than MT4.

MT5
CFDs & Options
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