Trading Platforms & Tools
Software and tools used for forex trading.
All Terms in this Category
Bar Chart
A bar chart plots the open, high, low, and close for each period, giving traders a clean view of volatility and swing structure.
cTrader
cTrader is a trading platform favored for its depth of market, modern interface, and C# based automation via cBots.
Economic Calendar
An economic calendar lists upcoming data releases and events so traders can plan around high-impact market catalysts.
Expert Advisor (EA)
An Expert Advisor is an automated trading program—especially on MetaTrader—that executes trades according to coded rules.
Trading Platform
A trading platform is the software traders use to analyze markets, place orders, and manage risk—ranging from broker terminals to third-party tools.
TradingView
TradingView is a cloud-based charting and social platform offering multi-asset analysis, Pine Script automation, and broker integrations.
VPS (Virtual Private Server)
A VPS is a dedicated server that runs your trading platform in a data center near your broker, reducing latency and keeping automated strategies online 24/7.
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Market Structure & Price Action
Understanding price movements, support, resistance, and market structure.
Fundamental Analysis Terms
Economic indicators and fundamental factors that drive currency markets.
Trend Terms
Identifying, following, and trading market trends.
Broker Terms
Broker types, execution models, and trading platform terminology.
Trading Strategy Terms
Different trading styles and strategic approaches to the market.
Order Types & Execution
Different order types and execution methods in forex trading.
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