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Forex trading in the US: everything you need to know

Discover how to get started in the world of forex trading. Let’s look at how FX markets work, the currency pairs you can trade, and the strategies you can use.

Forex essentials

Forex is one of the most traded markets in the world, made popular by periods of high volatility and its inherently deep liquidity. While FX tends to be preferred by experienced traders, we’ve compiled this information specifically for beginners.

Learn how to trade forex

Forex trading for beginners

Learn more about the basics of forex trading using our complete guide for beginners, which includes details on how to get started.

Major forex pairs

The major currency pairs are some of the most popular currency combination in the forex market. Learn more about what influences major forex pairs and how to trade them.

How to read forex charts

Find out how to read into the behavior of the forex market by monitoring the price charts of the currency pairs you want to trade.

Live forex prices for US traders

Take your pick from over 80 currency pairs and speculate on their price movements in our award-winning platform*. We offer a wide range of major, minor and exotic currency pairs for you to trade.

Forex trading strategies you need to know

Technical and fundamental analysis

Analysis can help in the decision-making process for opening and closing positions. Are you more of a technical or fundamental trader?

Best times to trade forex

The foreign exchange market is open 24/5 with no breaks. Learn what times the Asian, European, and US markets are open, and how trading is affected by their overlap.

Day trading

Learn what draws traders to day trade and potential strategies for managing positions intraday.

Free forex trading resources for US traders

  • Forex Focus – Daily educational discussions and market commentary
  • Forex Fundamentals – Everything you need to know to get started in forex markets
  • Platform Walkthrough – Discover the capabilities and features of tastyfx’s proprietary platform.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does forex mean?

Forex is an abbreviation for foreign exchange, which represents the marketplace where currencies from around the world are bought and sold. FX is another term used to refer to forex. When one currency is pegged against another, this is called a forex pair—eg GBP/USD.

Is forex trading risky?

Yes, forex trading is risky because it’s a highly traded market this is offered on leverage. You should always take steps to manage your risk and understand the product details.

Is forex trading good for beginners?

Forex trading requires an intermediate to advanced understanding of how the market works, which tends to put beginners at a disadvantage. That’s why beginners should brush up on their knowledge on the forex market by using our educational resource hub and our demo account. Once they’re confident in their skill, they can advance to the live account.