Which pairs move enough for a beginner?

A pair that moves 20 pips a day needs a different approach from one that moves 120. Beginners often pick a slow pair and then force trades that aren't there, or a fast one and get shaken out.

Which pairs move enough for a beginner? — pip movement diagram
How a pip moves the exchange rate

Look at your pair's daily range and share:

  • the pair and its typical range
  • whether it suits your available time
  • how the range shaped your stop distance
Which pairs move enough for a beginner? — trading sessions clock diagram
The four forex trading sessions across a 24-hour day

Live ranges are on the markets page, and session behaviour explains when each pair moves.

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