Module 1: Forex Trading Foundations

Welcome to the first module of ISSFOREX Academy. This module is designed to build the essential foundation every successful Forex trader needs before analyzing charts or placing trades. You will learn how the Forex market operates, understand currency pairs, master pips, spreads, and commissions, read candlestick charts, navigate TradingView, and develop the core knowledge required to begin your trading journey with confidence. By the end of this module, you will understand the language of the Forex market and be prepared to move on to market analysis and trading strategies in the following modules. What You'll Learn How the Forex market works Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs How to calculate pips and understand pip What spreads and commissions are How brokers make money Candlestick anatomy and market sentiment TradingView basics and MT5 basics Essential trading terminology Core risk management concepts