Market analysis

Lot size determines how much market exposure each trade carries. Learn standard, mini, and micro lots and why sizing should follow your risk plan.

Pips measure price movement; pip value tells you what that movement means in account currency. Both are essential for sizing and risk control.

Margin is the collateral your broker holds to keep leveraged positions open. Margin level shows how much buffer remains before a margin call.

Forex trades 24 hours on weekdays across Asian, London, and New York sessions. Session overlaps often bring higher liquidity — but daylight saving shifts matter.