Understanding Forex Calculations   The calculations in FOREX can be confusing, although they are not inherently difficult. Study will get you only so far, practice... The post Understanding Forex Calculation appeared first on Forex Forum ..read more

  How to Calculate Heikin Ashi   A new trader may look at the Heikin Ashi chart and think that it looks just like the... The post How to Calculate Heikin Ashi appeared first on Forex Forum ..read more

8 Forex Trading Tips  for a Lower Volatility Market   It seems it has been eons ago the forex market was characterized by higher volatility, with average daily ranges exceeding 1% of the spot price more the norm than the exception. If you are currently trading the forex market, it is hard to not recognize the lower volatility and choppy trading that have frustrated not only trend traders but day traders as well.  I look at volatility as a market characterized by tight daily ranges and limited follow through with choppy trading, limited trends and often false starts in both ..read more

What Currencies Should a Trader Focus on in a Low Volatility Market The following is a discussion in the Global View Trading Club Trading Academy Q&A. It highlights the strength of the club, how it is , not to be modest, several steps above what you might normally see in a discussion venue and how it can appeal to traders of all levels of experience. Ket the foillowing discussion speak for itself. Alan nomadic (club member) Question – Product selection In these times of low FX volatility, especially in the majors (EURUSD the main culprit) the system one uses is not as important a ..read more

Heikin Ashi Candlestick Chart vs. Traditional Japanese Candlestick Chart   Is the Heikin Ashi candlestick chart different from a traditional Japanese candlestick chart? Yes! The two have similar appearances, and that leads some to think that they are the same, but that is not right. Below are two charts with the exact same timeframe:     Heikin Ashi Candlestick Chart vs. Traditional Japanese Candlestick Chart You can see how similar these two charts look, but you don’t want to fall for the idea that they are the same. The Japanese candlestick chart is reflecting the true price ..read more

Newsquawk Week Ahead: Highlights include US PCE, BoC, PBoC LPR, PMI’s and Tokyo CPI   Newsquawk.com Week Ahead 22nd-26th July: Newsquawk Week Ahead MON: PBoC LPR TUE: NBH Policy Announcement; US Existing Home Sales (Jun), Richmond Fed (Jul), EZ Consumer Confidence Flash (Jul) W ED: BoC Policy Announcement & MPR; Japanese Flash PMIs (Jul), German GfK (Aug), EZ, UK & US Flash PMIs (Jul) THU: CBR Announcement, CBRT Announcement; EZ M3 (Jun), German Ifo (Jul), US Durable Goods (Jun), GDP Advance & PCE (Q2), IJC (20th Jul) FRI: Moody’s Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Latvia Review; Japan ..read more

  How Do I Know My Prop Trading Firm Will Stay in Business?   The prop trading firm industry has been shaken by a series of failures, including some of the significant players. The recent collapse of Surgetrader, which was seen as one of the leading prop firms, has further hit confidence . It has made it even more crucial to do your due diligence when deciding with which prop firm to take an evaluation test. It is hard enough to pass a prop evaluation test and then get a funded account that you should not have to worry that the firm will still be in existence when you wake up in the ..read more

Learn How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts in Trading   Learn How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts in Trading   What are Heikin Ashi Candlesticks?   You may have some familiarity with a few chart types such as the bar chart, line chart, and candlestick chart, but there is a lesser-discussed chart type known as the Heikin Ashi that may be useful for some traders. Looks Similar To Traditional Candlesticks Be very careful when you first look at the Heikin Ashi charts, because they appear so similar to a traditional Japanese candlestick chart when you first take a look at them. Many people get co ..read more

NEW! JOIN THE GLOBAL-VIEW TRADING CLUB   When I started Global-View.com 28 years ago, the goal was to build a global community of traders who would share trading ideas, strategies, insights and experience. The hope was that it would help traders succeed in the challenging world of forex trading. Well, we must have done something right as we still have traders who have been part of our community for over 20 years still visiting the site. But times have changed. The growth of social media has brought with it an epidemic of so called gurus, masters and influencers with only a few years of tr ..read more

How Should New Companies Integrate Cryptocurrencies? Pexels – CC0 License Forward-thinking companies tend to adopt new standards before anyone else. But in the case of cryptocurrencies, which have been around for years at this point, deciding to integrate your seamless connectivity with such utilities isn’t always a “one and done,” or obvious approach to take. As with any business investment, experimenting with what works, considering your goals, and conducting a helpful risk assessment will matter most. In this guide, we can offer some advice to help you make those decisions. So, how should ..read more