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Education

Trading fundamentals as mechanics — what you actually use under pressure.

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Trading Journal: What to Record and How to Use It
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Trading Journal: What to Record and How to Use It

A practical trading journal system: the 12 fields every trader should log, how to analyze the data, and a free template based on real systematic testing.

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About Education

Foundational concepts for traders who want to understand mechanics rather than memorise jargon. Cover the basics once and the strategy guides make sense. We start from market structure and order flow because that's what you actually use under pressure. A glossary entry doesn't help when price moves against you. Every concept links to the applied guide where it shows up in practice.

What you'll get
  • Mechanics-first explanations
  • No jargon without definitions
  • Linked to applied strategy guides
Written by active traders — not finance journalists
Alex Rivers
Alex Rivers
Crypto Trader & Technical Analyst
 James Hartwell
James Hartwell
Forex Analyst & Senior Trader
 Nina Carr
Nina Carr
Algo Trading Researcher

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What Is Drawdown in Trading? Types, Calculation & Limits Education
· 9 min read

What Is Drawdown in Trading? Types, Calculation & Limits

Drawdown in trading measures peak-to-trough equity decline. Learn how to calculate max drawdown, what levels are acceptable, and how to keep it under control.
Forex Lot Size Calculator: How to Calculate Position Size Education
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Forex Lot Size Calculator: How to Calculate Position Size

Learn how to calculate forex lot size using the 2% rule, pip values, and a clear formula. Worked examples for $150, $600, and $1,000 accounts.
Forex Pairs Explained: Major, Minor & Exotic Education
· 13 min read

Forex Pairs Explained: Major, Minor & Exotic

Complete guide to forex currency pairs: how to read them, which ones to trade, and what spreads actually cost you. Based on 8 years of FX trading.
Is Forex Trading Profitable in 2026? Real Numbers and What Separates the 20% Education
· 20 min read

Is Forex Trading Profitable in 2026? Real Numbers and What Separates the 20%

ESMA broker disclosures, a 4-year EUR/USD dataset, and 8 years on an FX desk: the actual percentages of retail traders who profit, the realistic monthly returns, and the habits that separate them.
CFD Trading Explained: How It Works, Risks, and Example Education
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CFD Trading Explained: How It Works, Risks, and Example

What is CFD trading, how does leverage work, and what can you actually trade? Real examples from an 8-year FX desk trader, with specific numbers.
Forex Market Hours by Session: London, New York, Tokyo and Sydney (UTC) Education
· 22 min read

Forex Market Hours by Session: London, New York, Tokyo and Sydney (UTC)

All four forex trading sessions in UTC, when they overlap, which pairs move best in each, and how to pick a personal trading window that fits your time zone.
What Is Forex? A Plain-English Guide to Currency Trading Education
· 12 min read

What Is Forex? A Plain-English Guide to Currency Trading

Forex is a $7.5 trillion daily market where traders buy and sell currency pairs. Learn how it works, who trades it, and how to start.
Forex Demo Account: How to Open One and Actually Use It Education
· 10 min read

Forex Demo Account: How to Open One and Actually Use It

Open a free forex demo account on Exness or XM. No deposit needed. Compare brokers, avoid common mistakes, and learn when to go live.
Paper Trading: How to Practice Without Real Money Education
· 15 min read

Paper Trading: How to Practice Without Real Money

Paper trading guide: set up TradingView simulator, track your results, and know when you're ready to trade live with real capital.
Forex Broker Regulation Explained: FCA, ASIC, CySEC and Offshore Tiers Education
· 21 min read

Forex Broker Regulation Explained: FCA, ASIC, CySEC and Offshore Tiers

A practical breakdown of forex broker regulation: which regulators actually segregate your money, how to verify a license in two minutes, and what to do if your account sits offshore.
Forex Trading for Beginners: The Complete Guide Education
· 13 min read

Forex Trading for Beginners: The Complete Guide

Learn forex trading for beginners step by step: currency pairs, lot sizes, leverage, and risk management. From an 8-year FX desk trader.
How to Start Forex Trading for Beginners Education
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How to Start Forex Trading for Beginners

Step-by-step guide to forex trading for beginners: broker setup, reading currency pairs, risk management, and placing your first live trade.
Blockchain Technology in Trading: How Distributed Ledgers Changed Crypto Markets Education
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Blockchain Technology in Trading: How Distributed Ledgers Changed Crypto Markets

How blockchain technology works and why it matters for crypto and forex traders: from distributed ledgers to DeFi, CEX vs DEX, and what it means for your trades.

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