{"id":6664,"date":"2019-03-14T07:25:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T07:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasteyourtime.co\/?p=6664"},"modified":"2020-03-25T14:37:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T14:37:05","slug":"forex-trading-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Forex trading for a living &#8211; How and Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 min read<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6440\" src=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2.jpg\" alt=\"Forex market - The differences with other markets 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2-370x261.jpg 370w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2-760x537.jpg 760w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-2-424x299.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forex trading for a living is valid for retail investors. Well, that means that trading Forex for a living is possible. The trouble for most people is that they commonly lack the needed trading skill, steadiness, training, or pragmatic mindset to make it trading Forex full time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forex market is <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foreign_exchange_market\">the most liquid market<\/a> in the world. There are various shareholders from across the world trading in it. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the Internet Forex trading is accessible for almost anyone. This means the market is no longer for the sharks of investment banks and multinational companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From some reasons, forex trading has a bad reputation. The reasons are well-known. Scam artists and brokers that trade against their customers are the main reason for that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But for some people, forex trading for a living is a way of life and profession as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#Can_you_trading_Forex_market_for_a_living\" >Can you trading Forex market for a living<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#How_much_money_do_you_need_for_Forex_trading_for_a_living\" >How much money do you need for Forex trading for a living?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#How_should_you_start_Forex_trading_for_a_living\" >How should you start Forex trading for a living?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#Basic_paths_on_Forex_trading_for_a_living\" >Basic paths on Forex trading for a living<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#The_determination_to_succeed_is_another_path\" >The determination to succeed is another path.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#Why_do_people_decide_for_Forex_trading_for_a_Living\" >Why do people decide for Forex trading for a Living?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#What_tools_do_you_need_for_Forex_trading_for_a_living\" >What tools do you need for Forex trading for a living?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#The_bottom_line\" >The bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2019\/03\/forex-trading-living\/#Dont_waste_your_money\" >Don&#8217;t waste your money!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_trading_Forex_market_for_a_living\"><\/span><b>Can you trading Forex market for a living<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambitious traders often ask is it really possible to make a living trading the Forex market. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is yes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But we owe you a true answer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can be trading Forex market but you have to do a lot of things in a proper way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is simple. You have to learn to become a profitable trader and then act. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier said than done. But, you can be trading Forex market for a living, and we personally know people who make steady money in the markets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, there are no barriers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what it takes to be able to trading Forex for a living? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do so, however, you have to put a large number of banknotes on the market, and trading them regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_do_you_need_for_Forex_trading_for_a_living\"><\/span><b>How much money do you need for Forex trading for a living?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6442\" src=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4.jpg\" alt=\"Forex market - The differences with other markets 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4-370x133.jpg 370w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4-760x274.jpg 760w, https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/forex-market-the-differences-with-other-markets-4-424x153.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make a living trading the Forex market is sufficient starting capital. If you don&#8217;t have enough you have to accept that you will not be making a living from trading Forex quickly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact amount of money to trade full-time is different for everyone. Generally speaking, you will need a nice amount of money at your disposal. Of course, in order to trade a large position size and make enough money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, at the same time, not risking too much of your account on any one trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you should start as a part-time trader for extra income. It is easier to achieve in the early stages of your trading work. Instead of putting pressure on yourself to make a lot of money fast, you should focus on creating a consistently profitable track record and self-confidence. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the money will come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is interesting, even when you have a large amount of money to trade with, if you do not focus on the principles of successful Forex trading, you will lose anyway. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_start_Forex_trading_for_a_living\"><\/span><b>How should you start Forex trading for a living?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually! Perhaps it will take about six months to get the basic knowledge and understand how everything works. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to read a lot of trading literature at the time, for instance. Maybe you will talk to traders on different forums, exchange notes and ideas for the strategies and ask a lot of questions. That will be a good way to learn<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This community will answer your questions and help you understand a lot of the most difficult theories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, you should start with a demo account. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you will trade without real money involved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good plan to feel the stress of actual trading but you will not risk your real money. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>practice trading<\/strong><\/span> a couple of weeks, getting how to use it, and then start an account with real money. Honestly, some traders think that trading with real money is the only way to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a good idea to start with a small account. For example, with $20 or $25. If you gain a profit quickly, don&#8217;t worry, you will lose it faster. But it will be a good lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will realize what \u2018risk management\u2019 really is and why traders think that it\u2019s important. So, go back to the books, and try to develop your own trading strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real trading will start later, on a standard account with a $500 deposit, for example. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_paths_on_Forex_trading_for_a_living\"><\/span><b>Basic paths on Forex trading for a living<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each path has its advantages and disadvantages. It&#8217;s up to you to consider each of them before you decide for forex trading for a living.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b><i>You have to prove to yourself that you are able to make money trading forex.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means, you can make money consistently and you\u2019ve increased your skills to be a successful forex trader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you recognize this rule, you can start to trade full time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a day job, it can be quite a challenge to trade forex full time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In that case, you have a good cash defense to keep you going for some time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually, you need to have some cash saved. The ideal situation is to have at least 2 years worth of cash to live on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may give you a stress-free trading environment from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_determination_to_succeed_is_another_path\"><\/span><b><i>The determination to succeed is another path.<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when you\u2019ve started making some good amount of money and you think you can do it as a full-time thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or maybe you already have enough money in the bank and forex trading forms an only little part of that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you have $200,000 cash in the bank and you put in $70,000 to start trading forex full time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $200,000 is for you to live, as a reserve, whilst that $70,000 trading account is what you try to make your living on. That&#8217;s why you might want to put that amount on Forex trading for a living.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, you need to very carefully consider all your options before you jump into the Forex market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankly, you have only two options: you can succeed or you can fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_decide_for_Forex_trading_for_a_Living\"><\/span><b>Why do people decide for Forex trading for a Living?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the money, of course! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are not going to lie. People get into trading because they want to make large amounts of money and travel the world doing it. Some people trade because they obsessively love it and it is a part of their identity. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the reasons can be very different. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of people have heard stories about people coming to the Forex market and making a killing overnight. \u00a0Maybe some of those stories are what set you out on your journey to trading Forex for a living. Those stories can be true, but what they have forgotten to mention is that behind such success are the years of hard work and <a href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2018\/07\/lost-10000-on-a-trading-platform\/\">fight<\/a>. It isn&#8217;t easy to make it to the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tools_do_you_need_for_Forex_trading_for_a_living\"><\/span><b>What tools do you need for Forex trading for a living?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><i>Education<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a big topic to consider. You can read our <a href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2018\/12\/how-trader-10-minutes\/\">tutorials<\/a>. If you know nothing about Forex trading then this is probably the best place to start your learning journey.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Broker and trading account.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also, you can find all about the best platforms and brokerages on our <a href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/wall-of-fame\/\">Wall of Fame<\/a>.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Good platform<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you sign up with some broker of your choice (<a href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/wall-of-fame\/\">check out our broker review page HERE.<\/a>) you then need to download and install the platform. And if you are into algorithms their platform will suit you. Try using a demo account first so that you can learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2018\/07\/trading-forex\/\">use the platform<\/a> properly. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5026\" src=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/forex-trading-program-how-to-choose-the-most-useful-6-e1546842754393.jpg\" alt=\"Forex Trading Program - How To Choose The Most Useful 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_bottom_line\"><\/span><b>The bottom line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are all the basics that you need to get started Forex trading for a living. It&#8217;s up to you to do the work and put in the time. Trading for a living requires a lot of hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to make it work. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to be firm to make it work even in the times when something is going wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if you give it your all, the rewards at the other end are unquestionably worth it. When you approach trading with the respect and commitment it deserves then you can live the dream of Forex trading for a living.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_waste_your_money\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t waste your money!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/traders-paradise.com\/magazine\/2018\/07\/money-risk-trading\"><b>risk disclosure<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 min read Forex trading for a living is valid for retail investors. Well, that means that trading Forex for a living is possible. The trouble for most people is that they commonly lack the needed trading skill, steadiness, training, or pragmatic mindset to make it trading Forex full time. 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