Trading Guides
Practical how-to guides for trading gold, oil, indices, crypto and major pairs on SCapitalFX: strategies, sessions, risk and psychology.
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Free Demo Trading Contests: Win Real Cash Without Risking Money (2026)
Demo trading contests let you compete on virtual accounts and win real cash prizes with zero risk.
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Top Forex Indicators Explained (Moving Averages, RSI & MACD)
The essential forex indicators explained: moving averages, RSI, MACD and Bollinger Bands — what each shows, how to read it…
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Forex Trading Strategies: Scalping, Day, Swing & Position Trading
The four main forex trading styles compared: scalping, day, swing and position trading.
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Forex Trading Psychology: How to Master Your Emotions
Most traders lose to emotion, not strategy. Learn forex trading psychology: the fear/greed/revenge traps, the mistakes they cause…
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How to Manage Risk in Forex Trading (7 Rules)
Most traders fail from poor risk control, not bad analysis. Learn 7 practical forex risk-management rules: the 1-2% rule, stop-losses, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…