Why Trade Forex with FXCG

The Forex market is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, with a daily trading volume exceeding USD 5.5 trillion.
Trading Forex means exchanging one currency for another, allowing you to profit from fluctuations in exchange rates.

Key Advantages:

Popular Currency Pairs

Major Pairs – High liquidity and lowest spreads

EUR/USD

The most traded currency pair globally, driven by economic data and monetary policy from the Eurozone and the United States

USD/JPY

Highly active during Asian sessions, influenced by US and Japanese economic performance and interest rate differentials

USD/CAD

Closely correlated with oil prices due to Canada’s role as a major oil exporter.

USD/CHF

A traditional safe-haven currency pair, often moving inversely to EUR/USD.

Minor Pairs:

GBP/USD

(“Cable”)
Known for higher volatility and sensitivity to UK economic data and market sentiment.

AUD/USD

commodity currency influenced by Australian exports and China’s economic performance.

NZD/USD

Driven by New Zealand economic indicators and global risk sentiment.

Other Pairs:

Cross Pairs

Examples: EUR/GBP, AUD/JPY, EUR/CHF. 
These pairs exclude USD and reflect relative strength between major economies.

Exotic Pairs

Examples: USD/TRY, USD/ZAR, USD/CNH. 
Offer higher volatility and potential returns, but come with increased risk and wider spreads.

Contract Specifications

InstrumentContract SizeMin TickPip Value (1 Lot)Trading Hours (Server Time)
EUR/USD€100,0000.00001≈ 10 USDMon 06:00 – Sat 05:00
GBP/USD£100,0000.00001≈ 10 USDMon 06:00 – Sat 05:00
AUD/USD100,000 AUD0.00001≈ 10 USDMon 06:00 – Sat 05:00
USD/JPY$100,0000.001≈ 1,000 JPYMon 06:00 – Sat 05:00
USD/CAD$100,0000.00001≈ 10 CADMon 06:00 – Sat 05:00
USD/CNH$100,0000.00001≈ 10 CNHMon 06:00 – Sat 05:00

Note: Specifications are indicative only. Please refer to the trading platform for real-time data.

Example Trade (GBP/USD)

Open Position
Close Position
Profit Calculation
  • Economic Data & Central Banks

    Key indicators such as CPI, GDP, employment data, and central bank policies drive long-term trends
  • Risk Sentiment & Safe-Haven Flows

    During uncertainty, capital flows into USD, JPY, and CHF.
During optimism, AUD and NZD tend to perform better.
  • Geopolitics & Global Events

    Elections, conflicts, and trade policies can trigger rapid market volatility.

What Drives the Forex Market

Understand the key factors influencing the foreign exchange market to help you make more informed trading decisions.

Interest Rates & Carry Trade

Currencies are influenced by interest rate differentials. Traders often buy high-yield currencies and sell low-yield ones

Technical Analysis & Market Sentiment

Charts, indicators, and trader positioning influence short-term price movements.

What Drives the Forex Market

Understand the key factors influencing the foreign exchange market to help you make more informed trading decisions.

Interest Rates & Carry Trade

Currencies are influenced by interest rate differentials. Traders often buy high-yield currencies and sell low-yield ones

Technical Analysis & Market Sentiment

Charts, indicators, and trader positioning influence short-term price movements.

What Drives the Forex Market

Understand the key factors influencing the foreign exchange market to help you make more informed trading decisions.

Interest Rates & Carry Trade

Currencies are influenced by interest rate differentials. Traders often buy high-yield currencies and sell low-yield ones

Technical Analysis & Market Sentiment

Charts, indicators, and trader positioning influence short-term price movements.

FAQ

Majors: Include USD, highest liquidity (e.g., EUR/USD)
Minors: No USD, slightly lower liquidity (e.g., EUR/GBP)
Exotics: Include emerging market currencies, higher volatility

A pip is the smallest price movement.
For most pairs: 0.0001
1 lot EUR/USD ≈ USD 10 per pip

A fee or income for holding positions overnight based on interest rate differences.
Triple swap is usually applied on Wednesdays.

  • Use Stop Loss
  • Control position size
  • Avoid excessive leverage
  • Monitor market news

Ready to trade the world’s largest market?