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Guides, market basics and platform tips from SCapitalFX.
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Best Time to Trade Forex (Market Hours & Sessions Guide)
When is the best time to trade forex? Learn the four market sessions, the London-New York overlap, the best days, and when to avoid trading — a clear hours and sessions guide.
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What Is Leverage in Forex? (1:200 Explained With Examples)
Leverage lets you control a larger position with a small deposit. Learn how forex leverage and margin work, see clear 1:200 examples, the risks, and how much beginners should use.
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How to Trade Gold (XAUUSD): The Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026)
Learn how to trade gold (XAU/USD) step by step: how it works, what moves the price, real costs, leverage, the best times, strategies and risk management — with real SCapitalFX numbers.
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Best Forex Trading App: What to Look For (and Why It Matters)
What makes the best forex trading app? A practical checklist — execution, charting, instruments, crypto funding and low costs — and how the SCapitalFX app compares.
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Forex Trading for Beginners: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
New to forex? Learn how forex trading works, key terms like pips, lots and leverage, how to place your first trade, and risk management — a complete beginner guide.
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How to Start Forex Trading With $10 (Beginner Guide)
Yes, you can start forex trading with $10. Learn how to open a low-deposit account, size micro lots, manage risk and grow a small account the smart way.
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Spread-Only vs Raw Pricing: Standard or Raw Forex Account? (2026)
Spread-only vs raw pricing compared with real numbers: EURUSD 0.0 pips on Raw + $6 round-turn vs commission-free Standard. Cost tables show which account is cheaper for your volume.
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How to Fund a Forex Account With Crypto (USDT, BTC & 50+ Coins)
Learn how to fund a forex account with cryptocurrency. Deposit with USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum and 50+ coins at SCapitalFX — fast, simple, no bank needed.