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ThinkMarkets has launched spread betting on TradingView, providing traders with a user-friendly platform to speculate on market movements. This move follows the lead of major players like Pepperstone, which started offering spread betting through TradingView in late 2023. Key Takeaways TradingView Integration – Connect your ThinkMarkets spread betting account to TradingView for advanced charting and […]

Perpetual futures have changed derivatives trading by offering a futures-like contract without an expiration date.  Originally popularized in crypto markets, they provide traders with continuous exposure to price movements while using a funding rate mechanism to maintain price alignment with the underlying asset.  With their growing adoption, perpetual futures are changing how traders hedge risk and […]

Crypto bear markets can feel especially brutal because of the extreme volatility and rapid price swings, which can cause massive losses in short periods. Unlike traditional markets, where downturns can be more gradual, crypto prices can crash suddenly, wiping out value and shaking confidence. Yet they can be survivable with the right approach and mindset. […]

Whether you’re a day trader glued to multiple monitors, a crypto enthusiast chasing volatility, or an institutional pro navigating global markets, where you live can help your trading career. The ideal location blends fast internet, proximity to financial hubs, favorable tax policies, and a lifestyle that keeps you sharp. Let’s explore the top cities and […]

When you think of market pioneers, names like Warren Buffett or George Soros might come to mind.  But the architect of many modern trading strategies can be traced back to someone who wasn’t a financier – Claude Shannon, the mathematician who laid the groundwork for information theory, which is behind every digital device you use […]

XM is celebrating the first anniversary of its Demo Competitions with a month-long event. With a total prize pool of $100,000, you can compete each week for a share of $25,000 – all in a risk-free environment using virtual funds. The February contest provides an attractive chance to test your skills in a competition series […]

A sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is a state-owned investment fund that is composed of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. These funds are typically funded by a country’s foreign exchange reserves, which are made up of currency, gold, and other financial assets that a country has acquired through trade or other means. […]

Trading requires more than just technical expertise. It involves a clear and well-structured framework to guide every decision.  Here we look at a 4-step trading framework that begins with defining your goals, continues with formulating a strategy, moves into executing a precise process, and involves mastering the necessary psychology to see through it.  Each component […]

The Rule of 72 is a simple way to determine how long it will take for an investment or price level to double, given a fixed annual rate of return. The rule states that the number of years required to double your money is approximately equal to 72 divided by the annual expected return, expressed […]

eToro and Stocktwits have teamed up, giving traders real-time data, discussions, and execution tools in one place. eToro will integrate Stocktwits’ insights into its asset pages, while a new ‘trade’ button on Stocktwits allows its 10M+ users to execute trades through eToro. Key Takeaways More market insights: eToro will integrate Stocktwits’ trending discussions. Social trading […]