Trading guides for every trader’s journey

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How and why to become a signal provider on Deriv Nakala

This guide walks you through the benefits of being a strategy provider on Deriv Nakala, how to get started, and how to fine-tune your profile to attract followers and maximise your impact.

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Beyond ordinary indices: Harnessing Trek Indices for 24/7 market action

Built on mathematically-modeled Weibull patterns, Trek Indices provide a simulated market environment that closely mimics real market dynamics—but without the unpredictability of news or global events.

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How forex pairs work and why they matter

Forex pairs quote the value of a base currency against a quote currency, with moves measured in pips and costs determined by the spread.

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Long trade explained: Entries, exits, and risk management

Trading is a bit like playing games-fast and thrilling like Jenga, or slow and strategic like chess.

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5

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Emotional intelligence: Managing fear and greed in trading

Trading can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

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6

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What are the new Crash 150 & Boom 150 indices and who are they for?

This guide explains how Crash 150 and Boom 150 work, what sets them apart, and how they compare to the existing range of Crash & Boom indices available on Deriv.

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Navigating volatile markets: Trading strategies during the US-Iran geopolitical crisis

Geopolitical crises like the US-Iran conflict can trigger extreme volatility in oil price, forex markets, global indices, and more, challenging even experienced traders. Learn how disciplined risk management and specialised trading strategies can help you navigate turbulent markets and transform uncertainty into opportunity.

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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

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After hours stock trading: The complete guide to extended hours trading

On Deriv, you can now trade nearly 500 leading stocks outside traditional market hours. In this guide you'll learn which stocks can be traded after hours and why trading stocks during extended trading hours might be beneficial for your trading strategy.