Market trading guides

Learn more about the diverse markets available to trade with our handy market guides.

What is forex trading?

Get clued in on the most liquid market in the world, with over $5 trillion in daily trading volume.
Forex trading guide

What is shares trading?

Whether it's FAANG+ giants or fresh IPOs, learn why shares trading is so popular, and how to start.
Shares trading guide

What is commodity trading?

Find out why gold, oil and other key commodities are some of the most-traded assets globally.
Commodity trading guide

What is indices trading?

Discover more about the biggest indices comprising the world’s foremost listed companies.
Indices trading guide

What is gold trading?

Boost your knowledge on gold as a precious metal, store of value and high-profile risk-off asset.
Gold trading guide

What is oil trading?

Tap into the dynamics of the 'black gold' market, with key insights on WTI and Brent Crude Oil.
Oil trading guide

Crypto Guides

Learn how to trade leading digital assets – including Bitcoin, Ethereum-based tokens, and Altcoins – with practical strategies and key market insights.

Altcoins

Learn more about alternative cryptocurrencies, their market roles, and how to trade Altcoins with Capital.com.
Learn more about Altcoins

Ethereum

Learn more about Ethereum’s blockchain technology, its development since launch, and how to trade ETH/USD via CFDs with Capital.com.
Learn more about Ethereum

Bitcoin

Learn more about Bitcoin’s origin, key market developments, and how to trade BTC/USD via CFDs with Capital.com.
Learn more about Bitcoin

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