How long should a beginner stay on one pair?

There's a strong case for trading one pair for months: you learn its rhythms, its session behaviour and which news moves it. But boredom pushes beginners to hop pairs constantly.

How many pairs do you trade?

• the number you trade now versus when you started
• how long you stayed with your first pair
• what pair-hopping cost you

The major, minor and exotic guide helps you choose deliberately.