Market trading guides

Learn more about the diverse CFD markets you can trade with our handy guides.

What is forex CFD trading?

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

What is shares CFD trading?

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

What is commodity CFD trading?

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

What is indices CFD trading?

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

What is gold CFD trading?

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

What is oil CFD trading?

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