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Forex and gold trading guides

Practical guides for forex and XAUUSD traders, written to go with the calculators: how gold moves, when to trade it, how to manage risk and how to pass a prop firm challenge.

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Gold basicsXAUUSD trading guide: how gold moves and whyWhat drives the gold price, what one lot and one pip are worth, and the mistakes new gold traders make.5 min read
Market hoursThe best time to trade gold (XAUUSD)Session times in local time and IST, the London–New York overlap, US data times and the hours to avoid.4 min read
RiskRisk management for gold tradersFixed risk per trade, volatility-based stops, daily limits and the maths of drawdowns, with worked examples.4 min read
Prop firmsHow to pass a prop firm challengeHow challenges work, why most traders fail, and seven rules that help you pass and keep your payouts.4 min read
NewsHow news moves gold: NFP, CPI and FOMCWhen the big US releases land in New York time and IST, how gold usually reacts, and three ways to handle it.3 min read

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Trading psychology

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10 popular prop firms

Well-known firms for forex, gold and index traders that were still operating in 2026. Compare their rules before you buy a challenge.

Some links in this list are referral links, and PipLedger may earn a commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. This list is not a recommendation. Programs, prices and rules change often, so check each firm's own site, including its margin and drawdown rules, before you buy a challenge.