Ten questions that matter going into 2026
The Pound Sterling (GBP) failed to resist at higher levels against the US Dollar (USD), but buyers held their ground amid a US data-busy blockbuster week.
Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on a bullish note and climbed above $5,000 before declining sharply and erasing its weekly gains on Thursday, only to recover heading into the weekend.
Bitcoin (BTC) price slips below $67,000 at the time of writing on Friday, remaining under pressure and extending losses of nearly 5% so far this week.
In this video, I break down where you should be trading gold in 2026's extreme volatility environment and compare the real costs across futures, micro gold, prop firms, and CFDs.
A trading loss doesn’t just hit your account. It hits your nervous system. One moment you’re executing a plan with confidence. The next, a losing trade pulls you into urgency, doubt and emotional noise.
Many retail traders believe they are trading fundamentals when they react to headlines. In reality, they are often trading surface-level narratives while institutions and experienced traders trade expectations, positioning, and credibility.