Learning PathBeginner

Beginner Roadmap — 10 Lessons to Your First Trade

Brand-new to trading? Follow these 10 guides in order — by the end you will understand the market, place your first trade safely, and know how to journal it.

10 lessons~33 min total← All paths

Step by step

  1. 1
    Trading Basics

    Forex Trading for Beginners

    A complete beginner's guide to Forex trading. Learn essential concepts, how to place your first trade, and build a foundation for consistent profitability.

    3 min3 FAQ items
  2. 2
    Trading Basics

    How the Forex Market Works

    Learn how the forex market works, including its decentralized structure, major participants, and how currencies are traded globally 24 hours a day.

    3 min3 FAQ items
  3. 3
    Instruments

    Major Forex Pairs

    Discover the 7 major forex pairs, why they dominate global trading volume, and how to analyze EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and other majors effectively.

    3 min3 FAQ items
  4. 4
    Trading Basics

    Forex Pips and Lots Explained

    Learn what pips and lots are in Forex trading. Understand how to calculate pip value, choose the right lot size, and manage your position sizing effectively.

    3 min3 FAQ items
  5. 5
    Trading Basics

    Lot Sizes Explained: Standard, Mini, Micro, Nano

    Understand forex lot sizes — standard (100k), mini (10k), micro (1k) and nano (100 units) — and how to choose the right lot size based on account size and risk.

    6 min5 FAQ items
  6. 6
    Trading Basics

    Forex Leverage Explained

    Understand how leverage works in Forex trading. Learn the benefits and risks of leveraged trading, how to choose the right leverage ratio for your level.

    3 min3 FAQ items
  7. 7
    Risk Management

    The Risk Per Trade Rule

    Understand the 1% and 2% risk per trade rules used by professional traders. Learn how to set your risk limit and why it protects your trading capital.

    3 min3 FAQ items
  8. 8
    Risk Management

    Stop Loss Order Guide for Traders

    Complete guide to stop loss orders in trading. Learn about types of stops, placement strategies, trailing stops, and common mistakes to avoid.

    4 min3 FAQ items
  9. 9
    Trading Psychology

    Trading Psychology Basics

    Learn the fundamentals of trading psychology — emotions, discipline, and mental frameworks that separate consistent traders from the rest.

    2 min3 FAQ items
  10. 10
    Trading Tools

    Trading Journal – How to Track and Improve Your Trades

    Discover how to build and maintain a trading journal that tracks performance, reveals patterns, and accelerates your growth as a trader.

    3 min3 FAQ items

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