The Intern
Start your journey here. We'll cover what the forex market actually is, who moves the trillions of dollars every day, and how to read your first currency price.
What You Will Learn
What forex trading is and exactly why the market exists
Who the real participants are - banks, institutions, retail
How currency pairs work and how to read a forex price
What makes currency prices move
About This Course
The Intern is where your journey begins. We assume no prior knowledge of finance, markets, or economics. Our goal is to take you from absolute zero to understanding the core mechanics of the world's largest financial market.
You will learn why currencies are traded, how the global banking system facilitates these trades, and why the forex market operates 24 hours a day across the globe.
Course Lessons
7 lessonsWhat Is Forex Trading?
Introduction to the forex market.
~8 min readWho Trades Forex and Why?
Banks, institutions, retail traders.
~7 min readHow Big Is the Forex Market?
$7.5 trillion daily - why size matters.
~6 min readCurrency Pairs Explained
Base, quote, and reading prices.
~8 min readMajor, Minor and Exotic Pairs
Which pairs to focus on first.
~7 min readHow Forex Prices Move
Supply, demand, sentiment.
~8 min readThe Forex Market vs Stocks
Key differences for traders.
~7 min readThe Analyst
Course 02 · Brokers & platforms