Forex is the new gold rush for the internet age. Trillions of dollars exchange hands daily, and every new investor from Caracas to California is convinced that there’s gold in them there hills. Well, there is a lot of wealth out there, but there’s also a lot of room for failure. In this article, we’ll cover how to avoid that failure and speak about how you can become a successful trader.

To be successful in forex trading, creating a timeframe and working plan for what you want to accomplish in your trading career. Be sure to define what constitutes failure, and what constitutes success, as well as realistically estimate the amount of time you can spend trading. Clear goals will allow you to evaluate your progress.

To keep yourself from a margin call on the Forex market, never put more than 1% to 2% of your account on a single …