Technical analysis Technical analysis is the framework in which traders study price movement. Foreign exchange markets are particularly well suited to using technical analysis. The high levels of liquidity in terms of trading volumes and some players, and sensitivity to big long-term national-level trends means that forex markets tend to trend over time and patterns often…
Equity in Forex The account equity or simply “Equity” represents the current value of your trading account in forex. Equity is the current value of the account and fluctuates with every tick when looking at your trading platform on your screen. It is the sum of your account balance and all floating (unrealized) profits or losses associated with your…
Resistance Level The resistance level can visualize using different technical indicators rather than simply drawing a line connecting highs. What is Resistance? Initially, the resistance level on a candlestick chart is the price when you can expect more sellers than buyers. It prevents the price from rising further and the resistance levels indicate a price…
Currency Pair A currency pair is a quotation of two different currencies, where one is quoted against the other. The first listed currency within a currency pair is called the base, while the second currency that is the benchmark is called the quote. Understanding Currency Pairs Trading currency pairs are often conducted in the foreign…
Lot size The Lot Size represents the standardized number of a financial instrument as set out by the exchange. When trading stocks, the lot size refers to the number of shares you buy in one transaction. When trading Options/Futures, the Lot Size (contract size) refers to the total number of contracts contained in one derivative…
Pip What is it? Pip is an acronym for “percentage in point” or “price interest point.” A pip is the smallest price move that an exchange rate can make based on forex market convention. Most currency pairs are priced out to four decimal places and the unit change is the last (fourth) decimal point. It…