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How to start copy trading in South Africa with minimal experience

Unlike several years ago, online trading is today more accessible than any before and, as a beginner, you can now explore copy trading in South Africa as a simple way to…

Tinus Rautenbach, Business Head at Clarity

Why simplicity is becoming the new currency in trading

Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South…

How Forex trading automation is changing retail trading habits

Retail forex trading used to revolve around screen time, instinct, and the constant urge to react. A setup would form, price would move a little too fast, and discipline would…

South African Forex trading experts watch these key levels as gold is up 22 percent in 2026 and it is dragging USDZAR down

Gold has been one of the loudest stories of 2026, and South African traders have felt it directly through USDZAR. With bullion up roughly 20% so far this year and some desks…

Adaptive Forex automation in emerging market environments

Emerging markets have a way of punishing rigid systems. Spreads widen without warning. Liquidity appears, then vanishes. A policy headline hits the tape and the market reprices…

8 Silent reasons your once profitable Forex strategy is slowly dying in 2026

A lot of South African traders started out with strategies that genuinely worked. Volatility behaved. Economic data triggered clean reactions. Technical patterns actually…

Best prop trading firms in South Africa

For many traders worldwide, partnering with a prop trading firm is the most efficient way to access capital large enough to place meaningful trades. Rather than relying solely on…

Top 10 guidelines South African traders can use to pick a safe and effective Forex trading app in 2026

South African traders in 2026 are choosing mobile tools in a market environment where volatility can rise quickly, connectivity can vary by location, and execution quality…

Five backtests that reveal typical post event moves on the economic calendar

South African traders quickly notice that markets often move in repeatable ways after big data releases and policy events. Jobs numbers, inflation surprises and South African…

5 Benefits of trading with minimum deposit brokers in South Africa

South African traders often want a practical way to enter the market without risking too much capital on day one. Minimum deposit accounts provide a simple starting point. They…

How introduction of modern tech helps the growth of African forex market

The African forex trading scene has quietly outgrown its early reputation as a niche side hustle and is now commanding global attention. No longer just a fringe financial…

XS.com Review 2025: Is It a Safe & Regulated Broker?

No longer the preserve of wealthy individuals or major companies and organizations, trading has turned into a widespread endeavor that people from all walks of life and income…

How new financial tools are changing the trading landscape

Innovative financial tools are transforming trading, offering traders new ways to analyse data and make informed decisions. These tools are crucial for navigating complex markets…

Top five MT5 tools that can simplify trading for South African traders

In South Africa, where forex and commodities trading have seen a steady rise in popularity, access to reliable and intuitive trading platforms has become more important than…

PrimeXBT expands MT5 offering with over 100 new trading instruments in South Africa

PrimeXBT, a regulated multi-asset broker, has expanded its MetaTrader 5 (MT5) offering for South African clients, introducing over 100 new instruments across international…

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Timing the Rand: A South African perspective on monthly NFP trading strategies

The United States Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, released on the first Friday of each month, has long stood as one of the most influential economic indicators on the global…

5 Hidden Crypto Trading Metrics Only the Pros Know About

For most crypto traders, basic metrics like volume and price trends seem like enough. But beyond these basics, there’s a world of advanced indicators that seasoned traders rely…

Good Apps for Trading

In today’s fast-moving financial markets, the correct app can mean the difference between successful trades and missed opportunities. This article explains the most critical…

The continuing impact of mobile apps on the trading industry

Do you actually know that, according to Exploding Topics, there are about 7.2 billion mobile devices across the world? This is more than 90% of the world’s population. Given that…

The Importance of Using the Right Forex Trading Strategy at the Right Time

In the world of Forex trading, timing is everything. With the vast array of strategies available, it’s crucial for traders to choose the right one for the right market…