Everything you need before you start trading

Verified forex brokers and risk calculators — everything you need before opening an account or a trade. On the Bots page you'll also find automated test strategies running on real market data — these are not trading signals, just demonstrations of how simple rules would behave.

Calculators
Pip value, position size, margin, risk/reward — before every trade.
Brokers
Verified, regulated brokers — real costs, no hype.
Bots
6 live test strategies on real market data — not trading signals.

First Things First

Whether you're just starting out or you've been trading for years:

If you're new, welcome: the fastest way to burn through capital isn't a bad trade, it's starting with the wrong infrastructure — an unregulated broker, hidden spreads, or following a "guru" who sells signals and courses while promising guaranteed profits. There are no shortcuts: only study, discipline, and a broker you can actually trust behind you.

If you've been trading for a while, you already know: the difference between an account that survives and one that blows up is rarely the strategy — it's execution, real costs, and the soundness of whoever is holding your money.

Either way, the rule is the same: learn to think for yourself, always verify your sources, and be wary of anyone promising guaranteed returns. Choose a regulated broker — not one recommended by someone who just wants your sign-up. That's why we've only listed verified, regulated brokers, further down this page.

Calculator Suite

Leave empty to see the value directly in the quote currency (100% exact, no external data needed). Fill in only if you want it converted into your account currency — enter a real rate you observe yourself.

Value of 1 Pip —

This assumes your balance is in the same currency as the pair's quote currency (e.g. USD for EUR/USD) — the most common case for USD accounts. If your account is in another currency, convert your balance first.

Recommended Max Size —
Risk Amount —
Pip Value (1 standard lot) —

Enter the current price yourself (e.g. from your broker's platform or TradingView) — no price is ever invented or assumed.

Required Margin —
Risk/Reward Ratio —
Risk —
Reward —

Recommended Brokers

XTB
Publicly listed & regulated

XTB is one of Europe's largest publicly listed forex/CFD brokers (listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange), which means its financials are public and audited — a level of transparency most brokers don't have. It's regulated by multiple authorities depending on region (including the FCA, CySEC and Poland's KNF), and is known for its award-winning proprietary platform, xStation, plus strong educational and market-research tools — a solid choice if you want an established, publicly-accountable broker with a polished platform.

  • Publicly listed (Warsaw Stock Exchange) — audited financials
  • Proprietary xStation platform, well regarded
  • Regulated (FCA, CySEC, KNF, depending on region)
  • Strong educational content and market research
Open an Account with XTB →

77% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

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