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Learning PathsBeginner6 hours16 lessons

Beginner Foundation

From zero knowledge to a structured first trade — markets, orders, leverage and the rules that protect you.

Who this path is for

Complete beginners who have never placed a trade, or self-taught traders with gaps in the fundamentals.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand how markets, quotes and spreads actually work
  • Place market, limit and stop orders with intent
  • Calculate pip value, lot size and risk per trade
  • Run a repeatable daily routine on a demo account

Curriculum

modules 1

How markets work

The mechanics behind every price you see.

  1. 01What Is Trading?Trading is the buying and selling of financial instruments to profit from price changes. Here's how it actually works.Trading BasicsBeginner6 min read
  2. 02How Markets Move: Supply and DemandEvery price move, on every chart, comes down to one thing: more buyers than sellers, or the reverse. Here's how that actually plays out.Trading BasicsBeginner6 min read
  3. 03Bid, Ask, and Spread BasicsEvery quote you see has two prices, not one. Understanding the bid, the ask, and the spread between them is essential before placing a trade.Trading BasicsBeginner5 min read
  4. 04Long vs. Short ExplainedTrading isn't just about buying low and selling high — you can also profit when prices fall. Here's what going long and short actually means.Trading BasicsBeginner5 min read
modules 2

Orders, size and leverage

The tools you use to enter and exit.

  1. 05Order Types: Market, Limit & StopEvery trade starts with an order. Understand the four core order types and when to use each.Trading BasicsBeginner5 min read
  2. 06Pips, Points & LotsThe vocabulary of position size. A pip is the smallest price move; a lot is the trade size. Here's how they connect.Trading BasicsBeginner4 min read
  3. 07Leverage & MarginLeverage lets you control large positions with little capital. It amplifies both gains and losses — understand it before you use it.Trading BasicsBeginner5 min read
  4. 08Pip Value and Lot Size MathThe core arithmetic every forex trader needs: what a pip is worth, how lot sizes scale it, and how to size positions correctly.ForexBeginner7 min read
modules 3

Staying alive

Risk first — everything else is optional.

  1. 09Risk Management FundamentalsThe single most important skill in trading. Without it, no strategy survives long enough to prove itself.Trading BasicsBeginner7 min read
  2. 10Risk Per Trade & Position SizingThe single most important number in trading isn't your win rate — it's how much you risk per trade.Risk & Money ManagementBeginner7 min read
  3. 11Leverage Traps & Margin Calls500:1 leverage doesn't mean 500x the risk is fine. It means one bad move can end the account in minutes.Risk & Money ManagementBeginner8 min read
modules 4

Your first routine

Practice structure before you risk money.

  1. 12Trading Timeframes ExplainedThe same chart looks completely different on the 1-minute versus the daily timeframe. Choosing the right one shapes your entire trading approach.Trading BasicsBeginner6 min read
  2. 13Trading Session Hours ExplainedThe forex market never closes, but activity shifts dramatically between the Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York sessions. Here's what you need to know.Trading BasicsBeginner6 min read
  3. 14Demo vs. Live Account: What Really ChangesA demo account uses real prices but fake money — and that one difference changes trading psychology more than most beginners expect.Trading BasicsBeginner5 min read
  4. 15Building a Daily Trading RoutineA consistent daily routine turns trading from a series of impulsive decisions into a repeatable process. Here's how to structure one.Trading BasicsBeginner6 min read
  5. 16Common Beginner Trading MistakesMost new traders lose money for the same handful of reasons. Recognizing these mistakes early can save you months of frustration and capital.Trading BasicsBeginner7 min read
Practice it

Practise this path on live markets

Theory sticks when you apply it. Run the setups from this path through CURIO's analysis, journal and backtest engine.

  • Backtest the strategy on historical data
  • Journal with excuse tags & streaks
  • Certificates for completed paths from Pro
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