Alex loses $5000 first week trading Forex
π½Alex first mistake : Over-leveraging Risking more money than you can afford to lose can lead to significant financial losses and even wipe out your trading account. It's essential to manage risk effectively and only trade with money you can afford to lose. Here's the story : Alex is 27 years old, from Miami and he is a new trader. Alex, decides to start trading the foreign exchange market (Forex) without doing proper research and education. Alex: 1. Doesn't understand the basics of Forex trading, such as leverage, margin, and pip values. 2. Doesn't research the different types of trading strategies, such as technical analysis, fundamental analysis, or scalping. 3. Doesn't learn about risk management techniques, such as stop-loss orders, position sizing, and hedging. 4. Doesn't stay up-to-date with market news and analysis, which can impact currency prices. As a result, Alex: 1. Opens a trading account with a broker without understanding the terms and con...