Since 2011, cTrader has grown to become one of the most popular platforms in the world. It is praised by both beginners and experienced traders alike for its intuitive design. In this video Chris runs through how to use cTrader and shows off all its features.

Demo accounts are key to becoming a successful trader. In this tutorial we walk you through an MT5 demo account. To learn more about why demo accounts are so important, check out our podcast "Let's Talk Forex with Alison and Chris" on your favorite podcast app.

Each year FxScouts and our sister sites in the FxScouts Group evaluate the world’s favourite Forex and CFD brokers.  We have worked with some of these companies for over a decade, and as 2022 comes to a close, we want to award the best of them for their accomplishments this year. Our independent and unbiased review process is the only basis for these awards.

Although the concept of leverage is relatively easy to grasp, it is very often misused. It is essential for beginners to understand how it increases their risk in Forex trading and how to use it responsibly.

If you are considering a career in Forex trading, you cannot ignore the statistics that show 60 - 90% of traders lose money. While this may seem discouraging, the main reason why most traders fail is that they don’t follow the simple rules of risk management.