9. Trading Inside the 24-Hour Storm

The Forex market is often considered a traders' marketplace. This refers to the belief that mastering the skills of disciplined trading is better than trying to specifically understand Forex's chaotic behavior. The theory is that if you are already good at trading in another investment market, with a few minor adjustments, Forex will come naturally as well.

Working Around the Clock

Forex is a 24-hours-a-day market. I cannot stress this enough. It transforms the trading dynamic into an emotional exercise and a physical challenge. It is true that other markets have developed 24-hour capabilities, but none has the sophistication and reach of Forex.

You are trading the stock of a nation, so in any country, such ...

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