IC Markets cTrader Guide 2026: Raw Spread, TradingView and Scalping
A practical guide to IC Markets cTrader Raw Spread accounts, commission math, platform fit and scalper checks.
Platform · · 3 min reading
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Articles by Marcus Reed — page 6
Senior Markets & Regulation Analyst
Short answer: page 6 of Marcus Reed's ForexTradeLab bibliography lists earlier research from Jul 2026.
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Role & experience
- Founder of ForexTradeLab, founded in 2020
- Senior Markets & Regulation Analyst at ForexTradeLab since March 2021
- 12+ years covering forex, CFDs, broker regulation and execution quality
- BSc Economics, London School of Economics, 2012–2015
Earlier articles — page 6
268 published articles — newest first.
IC Markets Copy Trading and Social Trading Guide 2026
A practical guide to IC Markets social trading routes, manager risk, copy-trading due diligence and realistic expectations.
Copy Trading · · 3 min reading
Is IC Markets Safe in 2026? Regulation, Entities & Risk Checklist
Safety-focused IC Markets guide for 2026: ASIC, CySEC and FSA Seychelles entities, what protections change by jurisdiction, how to verify the license, and what to test before depositing.
Broker Safety · · 5 min reading
How to Test Forex Broker Support Before You Deposit Money
A practical pre-deposit checklist for testing forex broker customer support: what to ask, how fast support should respond, which answers reveal risk, and how to document everything before funding.
Broker Safety · · 6 min reading
The $25 Forex Broker Payment Test: Prove Deposits and Withdrawals Before You Scale
A practical 2026 checklist for testing a forex broker with a small deposit, verification, one tiny live trade and a withdrawal before adding serious capital.
Broker Guides · · 10 min reading
XM Thematic Indices Guide 2026: Trading Currency and Metals Themes
A practical guide to XM thematic indices in 2026: how theme-based indices work, why currency and precious-metals-linked themes matter, who they may fit, and what traders should check before using leverage.
Brokers · · 7 min reading
Exness Gold Spread Guide 2026: XAU/USD Cost
A practical Exness gold spread guide for XAU/USD traders: Standard, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero cost logic, commission maths at today's gold price, entity checks, session timing and a live spread-testing method.
Brokers · · 7 min reading
Gold VPS Guide 2026: XAU/USD Scalping and EAs
A practical guide to using a VPS for gold trading: when XAU/USD scalpers and Gold EA users need one, what a VPS can and cannot fix, how to measure latency yourself and how to set it up safely.
Trading Automation · · 8 min reading
XM Gold Account Guide 2026: Trading XAU/USD
A practical guide for traders searching for an XM Gold account: how XAU/USD is accessed through normal XM accounts, which XM entity holds your account, the lot maths at about $4,125 gold, and what to verify before funding.
Brokers · · 10 min reading
First Forex Deposit Guide 2026: XM or Exness?
A practical first-deposit checklist for new forex traders choosing XM or Exness: how much to deposit, what to verify first, which payment route to use and when to test withdrawals.
Broker Safety · · 6 min reading
XM and Exness Restricted Countries: Who Can Open an Account in 2026?
Clear 2026 guide to where XM and Exness are available, which countries are restricted, how residency and nationality checks work, and how traders should verify eligibility before opening an account.
Broker Safety · · 10 min reading
From Demo to Real Forex Account in 2026: XM and Exness Roadmap
A step-by-step roadmap for moving from a forex demo account to a small real account, with practical XM and Exness setup choices, risk limits, withdrawal testing and emotional rules.
Trading Education · · 9 min reading
Exness Leverage 2026: Unlimited Leverage, Rules and Risk
Exness leverage explained: conditional 1:Unlimited leverage, equity tiers, entity limits, instrument caps, news restrictions and why high leverage is dangerous for beginners.
Risk Guide · · 9 min reading
Exness Account Types 2026: Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread
A clear comparison of Exness account types: Standard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero, including minimum deposits, spreads, commissions, platforms and best-use cases.
Broker Guide · · 10 min reading
Exness Spread Guide 2026: Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread
A practical guide to Exness spreads in 2026: how Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread accounts price trades, when commissions apply, and how to compare live costs before depositing.
Broker Guide · · 10 min reading
Exness Login Guide 2026: Personal Area, MT4/MT5 and Safe Access
How to log in to Exness safely: Personal Area vs MT4/MT5 login, server details, password reset, two-factor checks, common login errors and phishing warnings.
Broker Guide · · 9 min reading
Exness Raw Spread Account 2026: Costs, Commission and Best Use
Exness Raw Spread explained: 0.0-pip minimum spreads, up to $3.50 per side commission, minimum deposit, who should use it and how to calculate all-in trading cost.
Broker Guide · · 9 min reading
XM Pakistan Review 2026 - Accounts, Bonus, Deposit and Safety
XM Pakistan review for 2026: account types, Islamic account availability, PKR funding notes, minimum deposit, bonus eligibility, verification documents and safety checks.
Broker Review · · 4 min reading
Lot Size Calculator Pakistan 2026 - Risk in PKR and USD
Pakistan-focused lot size calculator guide: convert PKR risk to USD, choose pip distance, estimate position size and avoid oversized forex trades.
Calculator · · 3 min reading
XM Bonus Pakistan 2026 - Welcome Bonus, Deposit Bonus and Rules
XM bonus Pakistan guide for 2026 covering welcome bonus, deposit bonus, no-deposit bonus searches, eligibility, KYC, Islamic account notes and withdrawal rules.
Bonus · · 4 min reading
XM India Review 2026 - Bonus, Deposit, Verification and Safety
XM India review for 2026 covering INR deposit notes, bonus eligibility, account verification, MT4/MT5, minimum deposit, FEMA context and safety checks.
Broker Review · · 4 min reading
XM Indonesia Review 2026: Licensing Status, Block Lists and Risks
XM Indonesia review for 2026: why no XM entity holds an Indonesian licence, how forex oversight moved to Bank Indonesia, blocked-domain records, XM's foreign entities, IDR payment notes and Islamic account facts.
Broker Review · · 6 min reading
Pip Value PKR Calculator 2026 - Forex Risk for Pakistani Traders
Pip value PKR guide for Pakistani traders: understand pip value, convert USD profit/loss to PKR and plan forex risk before entering a trade.
Calculator · · 3 min reading
Pip Calculator India 2026 - INR Risk, Lot Size and Forex Examples
India-focused pip calculator guide: estimate pip value, convert USD profit/loss to INR, plan lot size and control forex CFD risk.
Calculator · · 3 min reading