How to Trade Without Getting Wrecked: Spreads, Leverage, and Hidden Costs
Let’s keep it real for a minute. Most of you deposit hard-earned money—whether it is Naira, Shillings, or Rand—into a trading account, click "Buy," and immediately see a negative number in red. You panic. You think the broker is stealing from you. Well, sometimes they are, but usually, it is just the cost of doing business that nobody explained to you. If you want to survive the forex markets, you need to understand the mechanics under the hood. Stop guessing. Let’s break down the math so you can actually keep your profits.
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