Forex Trading Basics: Essentials Guide for Beginners

Major pairs, pip value, session overlaps, and executing on live bid-ask spreads.

1. Major, minor and exotic pairs 10 min

2. How spreads affect your fills 12 min

3. London–New York overlap strategies 14 min

4. Risk sizing with 500x leverage 16 min

5. News-event trading checklist 12 min

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