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The price at which a market maker is willing to sell a currency. Also known as the offer price.
The first currency in a currency pair. For example, in EUR/USD, EUR is the base currency.
The price at which a market maker is willing to buy a currency. This is the price at which you can sell.
A market characterized by rising prices and optimistic sentiment.
A market characterized by falling prices and pessimistic sentiment.
Contract for Difference. A financial instrument that allows traders to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset.
A currency pair that does not include the US dollar (e.g., EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY).
The decline from a peak to a trough in a trading account balance, measured as a percentage.
The value of a trading account, including unrealized profits and losses from open positions.
A currency pair consisting of one major currency and one currency from an emerging economy (e.g., USD/TRY).
Analysis method that uses economic, financial, and political factors to predict currency movements.
An area on a chart where no trading has occurred, causing a jump between one period's close and the next period's open.
A position taken to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an existing position.
The network of banks and financial institutions that trade currencies directly with each other.
The use of borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment. In Forex, leverage amplifies both profits and losses.
An order to buy or sell a currency at a specified price or better.
The ease with which a currency can be bought or sold in the market without affecting its price.
A standardized quantity of a financial instrument. In Forex, a standard lot is 100,000 units of the base currency.
The collateral required to open and maintain a leveraged position. It is a percentage of the total position value.
A broker's demand for additional funds when the margin account falls below the required level.
A currency pair that includes the US dollar and one of the other major currencies (EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD, CAD, NZD).
A currency pair that does not include the US dollar (e.g., EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY).
The smallest price movement in a currency pair. For most pairs, it is 0.0001 (1/100 of a percent).
One-tenth of a pip. Used for more precise pricing in some currency pairs.
The second currency in a currency pair. For example, in EUR/USD, USD is the quote currency.
The practice of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating trading risks to protect capital.
The difference between the bid and ask price. It represents the broker's commission on a trade.
An order placed to close a trade at a predetermined price to limit potential losses.
An order placed to close a trade at a predetermined price to lock in profits.
Analysis method that uses historical price data, charts, and indicators to predict future price movements.
The degree of price variation in a market over time. Higher volatility means larger price swings.
The interest rate differential between two currencies in a pair, charged or credited for overnight positions.
The total amount of a financial instrument that has been traded during a specific time period.
A market condition where price moves rapidly in one direction, then quickly reverses.