FX
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Knowledge Base

Markets: Indices, Commodities & Crypto

Beyond forex: how indices, gold, oil, stocks and crypto actually trade and differ.

Beginner6 min read

Trading Stock Indices

Indices bundle dozens or hundreds of stocks into one tradable price — here's how they work and why traders love them.

Beginner6 min read

US30, NAS100 & SPX500 Explained

The three flagship US indices behave very differently — here's what's inside each and how they trade.

Beginner5 min read

The DAX & European Indices

Europe's major indices trade in a different rhythm than US markets — export exposure, currency effects, and shorter sessions.

Intermediate6 min read

Trading Gold (XAU/USD)

Gold is part safe haven, part inflation hedge, part currency — understanding its drivers separates good gold trades from lucky ones.

Intermediate5 min read

Trading Silver & Other Metals

Silver trades like gold's volatile cousin — smaller market, bigger swings, and a dual identity as both monetary and industrial metal.

Intermediate6 min read

Trading Oil: WTI & Brent

Two benchmark crudes, one commodity story driven by supply cuts, inventories, and geopolitics.

Beginner5 min read

Stocks vs CFDs on Stocks

Owning a share and trading a CFD on that share are fundamentally different products — here's what actually changes.

Beginner6 min read

Crypto Trading Basics

24/7 markets, no central authority, and volatility that dwarfs traditional assets — crypto trading has its own rulebook.

Intermediate6 min read

Bitcoin vs Altcoins: Behavioral Differences

Bitcoin sets the tone for the entire crypto market — altcoins amplify its moves, for better and much worse.

Intermediate6 min read

Futures vs CFDs vs Spot

Three ways to get exposure to the same asset, with very different mechanics around expiry, leverage, and settlement.

Beginner7 min read

Choosing What to Trade

Forex, indices, metals, oil, or crypto — the best market for you depends on your schedule, risk tolerance, and personality.