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Guides, market basics and platform tips from SCapitalFX.
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Forex Order Types Explained (Market, Limit, Stop, SL & TP)
Market, limit, stop, stop-loss and take-profit orders explained in plain English — what each one does, when to use it, and a worked example with risk-to-reward.
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How to Trade Oil (WTI & Brent Crude): A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to trade oil (WTI and Brent) as CFDs: real spreads and contract sizes, how P&L works, what moves oil prices, the best times to trade, and how to start.
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How to Read Forex Charts: A Beginner’s Guide to Candlesticks
Learn how to read forex charts and candlesticks: candle anatomy, timeframes, support and resistance, trends, and key patterns like doji, hammer and engulfing.
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What Is Margin in Forex? (Margin, Free Margin & Margin Level)
Margin is the deposit that holds a leveraged trade open. Learn required margin, free margin, margin level, and how margin call and stop-out work — with clear examples.
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What Is a Lot in Forex? (Lot Sizes Explained)
A lot is your forex trade size, and it controls your risk. Learn standard, mini and micro lots, pip values, and how to choose the right lot size with a worked example.
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How to Trade Indices (US30, S&P 500 & Nasdaq)
Learn how to trade stock indices like the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq as CFDs: why they are popular, real spreads and leverage, how P&L works, and how to start.
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Forex vs Stocks: Which Should You Trade?
Forex vs stocks compared: market hours, leverage, starting capital, costs and risk. See which suits beginners — and how to get stock-market exposure through indices.
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What Is the Spread in Forex? (And How to Pay Less)
The spread is the built-in cost of every trade. Learn what the forex spread is, how it is measured, why it changes, and practical ways to pay less.
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What Is a Pip in Forex? (With Simple Examples)
A pip is how forex profit, loss and spreads are measured. Learn what a pip is, pip vs pipette, JPY pairs, and how to calculate pip value with simple examples.
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How to Trade Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Crypto CFDs
Learn how to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum as CFDs: go long or short with leverage, real BTC/ETH spreads and specs, what moves crypto prices, and how to manage the risk.