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Automated trading system benefits and challenges every trader should know

Automated trading system benefits and challenges every trader should know

As markets move faster and price data becomes increasingly complex for traders to process manually, an automated trading system helps execute trades with greater accuracy, discipline and consistency. By automating the decision-making process, traders can minimize emotional influence and maintain strict adherence to their strategy across all market conditions. From basic algorithmic rules to more…

Asymmetric trading how to maximize profit potential with controlled risk

Asymmetric trading how to maximize profit potential with controlled risk.

In trading, most traders do not lose because their analysis is wrong but because they take on too much risk for too little potential reward. Asymmetric trading introduces a completely different mindset. It is an approach where the potential reward is always significantly greater than the amount of risk you take, allowing you to protect…

Arbitrage forex types of arbitrage used in currency trading

Arbitrage forex types of arbitrage used in currency trading.

Arbitrage forex is widely regarded as one of the most attractive strategies in currency trading because it is based on exploiting price differences across markets to generate almost risk-free profit. Although the concept sounds simple, executing arbitrage in the forex market requires speed, sophisticated technology, and a deep understanding of how the foreign exchange market…

Prop firm trader: what it means and how funded trading really works

Prop firm trader: what it means and how funded trading really works.

Many traders believe that becoming a prop firm trader is simply about passing a challenge and receiving a funded account. In reality, this is far from the truth. Prop firm trading comes with its own set of rules, real skill requirements, and an operating system that can easily cause traders to fail right from the…

PipFarm Launches Multi-Currency Accounts in USD, EUR, and GBP, with JPY Coming Soon

PipFarm Launches Multi-Currency Accounts in USD, EUR, and GBP, with JPY Coming Soon,

Prop trading firm PipFarm has introduced multi-currency accounts, allowing traders to fund and trade challenges in USD, EUR, or GBP without facing conversion fees or FX uncertainty. The firm confirmed that Japanese yen (JPY) accounts will be added soon, supporting its broader expansion into global markets. PipFarm rolls out multi-currency accounts for global traders PipFarm…

How to save prop firm costs and maximize your capital efficiency

How to save prop firm costs and maximize your capital efficiency.

It is undeniable that trading with prop firms has become an increasingly popular choice for traders, especially because it provides access to larger capital without requiring significant personal funds. However, alongside these opportunities, costs can rise quickly. Challenge fees, resets, extensions, withdrawal fees, and other hidden charges can take many traders by surprise. This is…

Martingale strategy for trading how it works and why many traders fail

Martingale strategy for trading how it works and why many traders fail.

The martingale strategy is one of the most well-known approaches in both gambling and financial trading. Its mechanism of doubling the position size after each loss creates the illusion of a simple, easy-to-apply system that delivers an almost guaranteed win rate in the early stages. This is why many traders mistakenly believe that martingale can…

Funded trading: how traders get access to capital without using their own money

Discover how funded trading allows traders to access company capital without risking personal funds.

In recent years, funded trading has become one of the most popular ways for traders to enter the market without committing a large amount of personal capital. Compared to trading with a personal account, funded trading provides significant advantages in terms of available capital, profit-sharing opportunities, and flexibility in trading strategies. In this guide, PF…

Choosing the best forex trading courses for your trading goals

Choosing the best forex trading courses for your trading goals

Among the wide range of training programs available today, not all courses provide practical, real-world knowledge or align with the personal goals of each trader. A high-quality course should offer clear technical instruction, the right trading mindset, effective risk management methods, and a structured learning path tailored to each skill level. Choosing the best forex…

Trading indices for beginners: key concepts and how index trading works

Trading indices for beginners: key concepts and how index trading works.

Index trading has become increasingly popular thanks to its stability, predictable market movements, and lower risk compared to trading individual stocks. However, to get started the right way, traders need to understand what an index truly represents, how its price is formed, and the factors that influence its volatility. With PF Insight, you will learn…