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Range trading the more volatile pairs is also possible, and in fact you will often find ranges that extend to 50 pips or more. However, because of the volatility of these pairs, price movement can work against you just as easily as it can work in your favor and many a Range trader has found themselves suddenly at -40 pips or more on what they were hoping would be a quick 20 pip gain.
But leverage doesn't just increase your profit potential. It can also increase your losses, which can exceed deposited funds. When you're new to forex, you should always start trading small with lower leverage ratios, until you feel comfortable in the market.
Your demo login credentials will be emailed to you upon completion of scheduled weekend maintenance. With over 140,000 transactions each year and 60,000 clients worldwide, we can easily provide you with the forex solution you need. Have it both ways; the potential is there for you to make money in both a rising and a falling market.
The average Forex broker offers about 25 separate currency pairs to trade. Most of these pairs involve at least one of the major world currencies (the euro, dollar, pound or yen) although some also offer trading in a few exotic pairs as well. With so many choices at hand, it can be difficult at times for a new trader to decide upon one or two pairs to trade consistently.
