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Oct 26, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Pip in Forex? Pip Value, Pipettes and How to Calculate It for Every Pair

A pip in forex is the standard unit of price movement: the fourth decimal on most pairs and the second on yen pairs. This guide explains what a pip is, why the yen pairs differ, what the fifth decimal (the pipette) is for, how to convert pips into money for any pair and lot size, why pip value changes with the quote currency, and how gold and indices are measured instead.

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Oct 26 6 min read

Day Trading for Beginners: A Realistic Plan for the First 90 Days

Day trading for beginners usually starts with a live account, a dozen indicators and no plan, and ends within a quarter. This guide lays out the first ninety days in the order that actually builds a trader: one market, one session, one setup, a demo kept to live rules, a journal from day one, and the three numbers that have to be positive before real money is risked. It also sets honest expectations about returns, screen time and what day trading costs.

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