Forex trading is risky, exciting and potentially, very profitable. You don’t want to go into the foreign currency market without having a solid plan. The pitfalls and stumbling blocks in forex trading are ever present. In this article, you will find tips on how to succeed in the market.
It is a good idea to figure out what type of trader you are before even considering trading with real money. Generally speaking, there are four styles of trading based on the duration of open trades: scalping, day trading, swing, and position. The scalper opens and closes trades within minutes or even seconds, the day trader holds trades from between minutes and hours within a single day. The swing trader holds trades usually for a day and up to about a week. Finally, the position trader trades more in the long term and can be considered an investor in some cases. …