FXCM Research Team

FXCM Research Team

FXCM Research Team consists of a number of FXCM's Market and Product Specialists.

Articles published by FXCM Research Team generally have numerous contributors and aim to provide general Educational and Informative content on Market News and Products.

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  • Shiba Inu Coin Price, Predictions & Investment News In The Cryptocurrency Market | FXCM

    The crypto community came to life in 2009 with the launch of the first cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC). New competitor cryptocurrencies started to enter the crypto space in 2011, adopting Bitcoin's blockchain technology to launch their platforms and currencies. Today's crypto market contains thousands of different types of cryptocurrencies, each with some new feature or function that expands upon the principles established by BTC. Digital currencies aren't issued, regulated, or backed…

  • Polygon | How It Works, Price Predictions, MATIC Token

    One major issue facing the blockchain ecosystem is a lack of scalability. While smart contract platforms like Ethereum (ETH) have exploded in popularity, the underlying technology desperately needs an upgrade. That's especially relevant as decentralised finance (DeFi) becomes more popular. One project that aims to solve this problem is Polygon. Formerly known as the Matic Network, this blockchain solution aims to improve Ethereum's functionality without necessarily replacing it. Here's what…

  • Take-Profit Order

    As any risk disclosure will tell you, trading financial instruments puts the trader at risk of losing some or all of their allocated capital. Regardless if one is involved in cryptocurrency, shares, or forex trading, this is an indisputable fact. That's why astute traders implement strategies that include concrete risk management parameters. A key aspect of managing risk is clearly defining when to exit an open position. In the live…

  • Complete Guide To Helium Mining

    While some blockchain projects have received mainstream media coverage and support, many others remain mostly unknown to the public. One such example of a little-known blockchain project is Helium, which promises to change how we use cellular data and wireless internet. Often referred to as "the people's network," Helium has the potential to unite blockchain technology, wireless infrastructure, and the Internet of Things (IoT) into one comprehensive project. At the…

  • TerraUSD (UST) | What Happened to This Stablecoin?

    The crypto world was taken by storm following the rapid collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin. For years, investors assumed stablecoins were nearly impervious to collapse, which is why they earned the name "stablecoin." However, that's exactly with one of the world's top cryptocurrencies, which has fallen more than 99%. Experts are already calling this the biggest crypto crash in history, with Terra's demise being compared to the collapse of Lehman…

  • Inverted Yield Curve

    What Is An Inverted Yield Curve? An inverted yield curve is a situation in which yields on shorter-term U.S. Treasury securities are higher than on longer-term bonds, a reverse of the traditional state of affairs, where yields are higher the longer the bond's maturity. Many economists and analysts view an inverted yield curve as a signal that the U.S. economy may be poised to go into recession, because lower yields…

  • Avalanche | AVAX Coin, Price Predictions, How It Works

    As blockchain technology continues to become more sophisticated, new generations of decentralised projects are emerging. One of the most popular of these is Avalanche, a blockchain platform that aims to address some of the long-standing issues in the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem, including scalability, security, and cross-chain interoperability. While not as popular as other smart contract platforms like Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche has steadily been growing over the years. Here's what…

  • Binance Coin (BNB) | Smart Chain, Price Predictions, How It Works

    Following the top three cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalisation—Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT)—Binance Coin (BNB) is the fourth largest token in the world. It also remains a core part of the broader Binance ecosystem. Despite its popularity, Binance Coin remains somewhat of a foreign cryptocurrency for some investors, especially given there are multiple Binance blockchains that interact with it. Here's what you need to know about why…

  • Complete Guide To Backtesting Forex Strategies

    The rise of the digital marketplace has placed an added emphasis on technical proficiency. Now, shares, CFDs, futures and forex traders are well-advised to be equipped to navigate an increasingly dynamic landscape. Due to advances in information systems technologies, skills such as being able to use a software trading platform and troubleshoot internet connectivity issues in real-time are necessities. Additionally, being able to test trade ideas for application to the…

  • What Is Tokenomics? A Complete Guide

    Since the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2009, the concept of digital currency has grown by leaps and bounds. In fact, the entire blockchain ecosystem has evolved from science fiction into being part of the financial mainstream. From collectibles like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the fledgling world of decentralised finance (DeFi), the blockchain and cryptocurrencies appear here to stay. While the functionalities and applications of the blockchain are robust, valuing…

  • What Is A Smart Contract?

    The rise of blockchain technology is already changing the world, but it wouldn't be possible without a few crucial innovations that came first. One of these is the invention of a smart contract, a type of automated program that has revolutionized the world of decentralised finance (DeFi). While they may sound complicated at first, smart contracts are a simple but effective tool used by most blockchain platforms today. Smart Contract…

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