Trading Articles & Insights

Learning

Sep 05

4 min read

Forex Market Basics: Key Concepts for Beginners

Forex trading is built on a simple concept: exchanging one currency for another to profit from price movements. But behind this simplicity lies a dynamic, liquid market where traders take positions ba...

Forex

Aug 21

4 min read

Why Demo Profit Doesn’t Guarantee Real Profit: 7 Reasons To Know

At JMarkets, many traders transition from strong demo account performance or backtesting success, only to encounter unexpected losses in real-market conditions. This disconnect isn’t about flawed stra...

Learning

Aug 19

3 min read

Top Risk Management Tools and Indicators in MT4 and MT5

Many new traders believe that strategy is the most important factor in trading. However, in reality, risk management is the true foundation of success. A solid strategy without effective risk control...

How to Choose Stocks for Day Trading

Day trading in stocks has gained significant popularity in recent years, especially during the pandemic era when more individuals turned to trading as an alternative source of income or a productive u...

How To Start Trading Stocks in 2025: A Beginner’s Guide

Entering the stock market can seem overwhelming at first, especially with the abundance of financial jargon, platform options, and conflicting advice. But in reality, stock trading is a structured, le...

Mastering Stock Chart Reading in 2025: A Practical Guide for Traders

Successful day trading in 2025 still begins with the same foundation: understanding price charts. Whether you're trading stocks, indices, or ETFs, reading charts allows you to spot patterns, identify...

Crypto

Jul 29

7 min read

How To Buy and Sell Cryptocurrency in 2025: A Beginner’s Guide

Cryptocurrencies continue to attract global attention in 2025, not just from individual investors but also from institutional players, payment systems, and regulators. With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and othe...

Indices

Jul 29

7 min read

Why Indices Are a Smart Choice for Traders

In today’s financial markets, traders have access to a wide range of instruments, from commodities and currencies to stocks and cryptocurrencies. Yet, when it comes to building consistent strategies a...

What Drives Oil Prices? Key Factors Every Trader Should Know

Commodities

Jul 29

5 min read

What Drives Oil Prices? Key Factors Every Trader Should Know

The price of oil is one of the most watched indicators in global markets, with ripple effects across economies, industries, and financial portfolios. For traders on JMarkets, understanding what moves...

Commodities

Jul 29

4 min read

What Influences the Price of Gold?

Gold remains one of the most widely traded commodities in global financial markets. Valued for its scarcity, durability, and role as a store of wealth, gold is also a strategic asset in times of uncer...

Commodities

Jul 29

4 min read

What Is Gann’s Square?

Gann’s Square, often referred to as the “Square of 9”, is a specialized charting and forecasting tool created by W.D. Gann, one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in the history of technica...

Commodities

Jul 29

4 min read

What Is the Gann Method?

The Gann Method is a trading strategy that combines technical analysis, time cycles, and geometric structures to forecast price movements in financial markets such as forex, stocks, and crypto. Develo...

Indices

Jul 29

3 min read

Why Dividend Schedules Matter for Traders Focused on Indices

In investing and algorithmic trading, many factors influence asset prices. One important, yet often overlooked, aspect is index dividends and the dividend calendar. Although indices like the S&P 500 (...

Crypto

Jul 28

3 min read

Bitcoin Trading with CFDs: A Smart Way to Access the Crypto Market

Bitcoin has evolved from a niche digital asset to a mainstream financial instrument, attracting institutional interest worldwide. With spot ETFs, futures, and derivatives like CFDs now widely used, tr...

Crypto

Jul 25

3 min read

Crypto Hedging with CFDs: A Practical Guide for Traders

Cryptocurrencies are known for their volatility, offering both opportunities and risks. For traders and investors, managing this volatility is crucial. One effective strategy is hedging, using financi...

Indices

Jul 23

3 min read

Why Trade the Nikkei 225 Index?

The Nikkei 225 (JP225) is Japan’s leading stock market index, and one of the most traded indices in the world. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, the Nikkei 225 offers unique opportun...