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4 Candlestick Patterns Everyone Should Know

In this article, we explore four popular candlestick patterns that traders can use to analyze potential trend reversals: Hanging Man, Head and Shoulders, Doji, and Harami Cross. You’ll learn how each pattern forms, what it may indicate about market sentiment, and why confirmation from additional technical tools is important before making trading decisions. The guide also explains how chart pattern trading can help traders better understand price behavior and spot possible entry points.

Technical AnalysisArtem Goryushin5 min read

Margin Trading: How Does It Work?

Margin trading allows you to control larger Forex positions using borrowed funds, amplifying both potential profits and risks. This guide explains how leverage works, how margin is calculated, and how to open and manage trades effectively. Learn the key features of margin trading, from lot sizes and pip value to stop-loss settings and portfolio metrics, so you can navigate this powerful tool with more confidence and control.

Trading EducationNikolas7 min read

10 Laws of Technical Trading

In this article, we explore John Murphy’s 10 laws of technical trading and how they can help traders build a stronger analytical foundation. You’ll learn why trend analysis is central to technical trading, how to use tools like trend lines, support and resistance, Moving Averages, Fibonacci retracements, oscillators, and volume, and why adapting to changing market conditions is essential for better decision-making.

Trading EducationNikolas7 min read

ETF — the Most Diversified Trading Instrument

In this article, we explain what ETFs are and how traders can access them on the IQ Option platform through CFDs. You’ll learn how exchange-traded funds combine multiple assets into one instrument, why they may support portfolio diversification, and how to choose, set up, and manage ETF trades. The guide also covers key considerations such as trade direction, stop-loss and take-profit levels, overnight fees, and the importance of risk management when trading ETF CFDs.

ETFNikolas4 min read