Everything you need before you start trading

Verified forex brokers and risk calculators — everything you need before opening an account or a trade. On the Bots page you'll also find automated test strategies running on real market data — these are not trading signals, just demonstrations of how simple rules would behave.

First Things First

Whether you're just starting out or you've been trading for years:

If you're new, welcome: the fastest way to burn through capital isn't a bad trade, it's starting with the wrong infrastructure — an unregulated broker, hidden spreads, or following a "guru" who sells signals and courses while promising guaranteed profits. There are no shortcuts: only study, discipline, and a broker you can actually trust behind you.

If you've been trading for a while, you already know: the difference between an account that survives and one that blows up is rarely the strategy — it's execution, real costs, and the soundness of whoever is holding your money.

Either way, the rule is the same: learn to think for yourself, always verify your sources, and be wary of anyone promising guaranteed returns. Choose a regulated broker — not one recommended by someone who just wants your sign-up. That's why we've only listed verified, regulated brokers, further down this page.

Calculator Suite

Leave empty to see the value directly in the quote currency (100% exact, no external data needed). Fill in only if you want it converted into your account currency — enter a real rate you observe yourself.

Value of 1 Pip

This assumes your balance is in the same currency as the pair's quote currency (e.g. USD for EUR/USD) — the most common case for USD accounts. If your account is in another currency, convert your balance first.

Recommended Max Size
Risk Amount
Pip Value (1 standard lot)

Enter the current price yourself (e.g. from your broker's platform or TradingView) — no price is ever invented or assumed.

Required Margin
Risk/Reward Ratio
Risk
Reward

Recommended Brokers

XTB
Publicly listed & regulated

XTB is one of Europe's largest publicly listed forex/CFD brokers (listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange), which means its financials are public and audited — a level of transparency most brokers don't have. It's regulated by multiple authorities depending on region (including the FCA, CySEC and Poland's KNF), and is known for its award-winning proprietary platform, xStation, plus strong educational and market-research tools — a solid choice if you want an established, publicly-accountable broker with a polished platform.

  • Publicly listed (Warsaw Stock Exchange) — audited financials
  • Proprietary xStation platform, well regarded
  • Regulated (FCA, CySEC, KNF, depending on region)
  • Strong educational content and market research
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Forex Sessions — Live

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