Trading Platforms and Chart Tools
A 1-minute lesson from the MarketPro academy, one of 24 in forex basics.
A trading platform is the software used to view charts, analyze price, and place orders. Choosing tools that fit your workflow can make execution and analysis noticeably smoother.
A trading platform is the software used to view charts, analyze price, and place orders. Choosing tools that fit your workflow can make execution and analysis noticeably smoother.
Common Platform Features
- Charting with adjustable timeframes and drawing tools
- A range of technical indicators that can be added to a chart
- Order entry, modification, and management screens
- Price alerts that notify you when a level is reached
- Backtesting or strategy testing tools on some platforms
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Lesson 22 of 24 in Forex basics
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