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Forex Trading Announcements: Sensei Cat Opens the New Market Year
At the start of the new year, many traders scroll past announcements, assuming they’re routine updates. Sensei Cat calls this a myth. Forex trading announcements are not noise, they are signals. They show where focus is shifting, which tools are updated, and how Rock-West prepares traders for the year ahead. This year, Rock-West is stepping forward with Rock-West trading updates that matter: improved campaigns, structured guidance, and practical tools to help traders start t
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Year-End Market Recap: Trading Myths, Crypto Market Trends & Reflections | Rock-West
Every December invites a pause. Screens quiet down, calendars slow, and reflection takes over. This year-end market recap isn’t about predictions or hype. It’s about understanding what the past year actually showed us. Markets, like people, leave behind stories. Some are true. Some turn into trading myths we repeat without questioning. As we look back, this year-end market recap highlights the realities behind the headlines, the crypto market trends that shaped decisions, an
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Myth: December Markets Are Quiet, So You Should Stop Trading
The conventional wisdom around December markets suggests sleepy trading desks, early closures, and institutional investors already mentally checked out for the holidays. Many traders buy into this idea and step away, assuming nothing meaningful happens until January. But this is one of the most persistent trading myths and one of the most costly. The reality is simple: December markets aren’t quiet. They’re different. And understanding how holiday market dynamics work can un
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Myth: Broker Technology Doesn't Matter, Only Strategy Does
Most traders obsess over indicators, setups, and risk management, but that’s exactly what this article on trading myths debunked aims to clarify. And they should because those things matter a lot. But here's what nobody talks about enough: when year-end volatility hits and markets get weird, even the best strategy can fall apart if your broker technology sucks. Real talk? Your strategy is only as good as the trading infrastructure executing it. When liquidity dries up and
Dec 16, 20254 min read


The December Liquidity Trap: Why Thinning Markets Create the Biggest Profit Gaps
The December Liquidity Trap: Why Thinning Markets Create the Biggest Profit Gaps December transforms the financial markets into a completely different environment. As institutional traders shut down their desks for the holidays, markets enter what professionals call the December Liquidity Trap. This is a period where low liquidity trading conditions trigger unusual volatility, widened spreads, increased slippage, and surprising profit opportunities. Understanding this season
Dec 10, 20253 min read


End-of-Autumn Market Trends: Clear Signals Before Winter Begins
As autumn reaches its final stretch, everything feels a bit sharper. The air cools, the days shorten, and the markets settle into a quieter, but surprisingly revealing, tempo. These autumn market trends often carry more clarity than traders expect, making late autumn one of the most underrated windows for observation and strategy. When the last leaves fall, distractions fall with them. And what’s left behind? Patterns that suddenly make more sense. Why End-of-Autumn Hits Dif
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Understanding Stop Loss Hunting: Smart Risk‑Management for November Trading Volatility
Every trader knows the frustration: you place a calculated trade, set a stop‑loss order, and then, just as you expect a favourable move, the price plunges, triggers your stop, and reverses back in your original direction. It might feel like personal bad luck, but what you've experienced is likely a stop loss hunting. In November, when liquidity patterns shift and year-end adjustments begin, this risk becomes more pronounced. This article explains what stop loss hunting is, wh
Nov 11, 20253 min read


October Market Trends, Maple Leaves, and Muffin Breaks
Welcome to the October Market Mood Picture this: you're curled up in your favorite chair, wrapped in that oversized sweater you've been waiting six months to wear. There’s a warm mug in your hands (cinnamon-something, probably), and outside your window, the world is literally turning gold. Meanwhile, your portfolio is doing its thing, the autumn markets are moving, and for once, you’re not stressed about it. Welcome to October market trends , where your trading mindset and
Oct 21, 20253 min read


October Macro Moves: Trade Around Central Bank Signals
Navigate Market Volatility with Smart Risk Strategies Across Forex Trading and Commodities October delivers a concentrated wave of...
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Understanding Market Liquidity in October Trading: A Key to Smarter Trading
Market liquidity is one of the most critical and often misunderstood factors that separates disciplined, consistent traders from those...
Oct 5, 20254 min read


September Trading Called: It Wants Your Trading Excuses Back
Still waiting for “the right time” to trade? “I’ll start live trading when the markets settle down.” “I’m waiting for clearer market...
Sep 22, 20252 min read


September Fed Policy Shift: Multi-Asset Opportunities with Rock-West
The Federal Reserve's anticipated policy shift this September has sent shockwaves across global markets, creating unprecedented...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


The September Trading Mindset: Why Most Traders Fail After Summer Break
Summer's over, the markets are heating up, and you're ready to dive back into trading. But here's a sobering reality: September has...
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Supporting Traders Everywhere: Rock-West Trading Platform Adds New Languages and Global Events Engagement
The world of trading just became more accessible. Rock-West is broadening its reach and enhancing support for existing and new customers...
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Summer's Over, but Your September Trading Game Starts Now
The lazy days of summer trading are officially behind us. While you were soaking up the sun, the markets were quietly setting the stage...
Aug 24, 20253 min read


5 Pro Trader Habits That Prove You’re Doing It Right
The difference between gambling and trading? Professional habits. Here's how to tell if you've graduated from amateur hour. Let's be...
Jun 30, 20255 min read


Introducing Binance Connect: The Easiest Way to Buy Crypto and Fund Your Rock-West Wallet
Instant Crypto Purchases Just Got Even Easier We’re thrilled to announce a game-changing integration that will revolutionize how you buy...
Jun 23, 20253 min read


What Are Spreads in Crypto Trading? Zero Spread BTC Trading with Rock-West
Think you’re only paying a commission when you trade crypto? Think again. Hidden trading spreads could be costing you far more than you...
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Rock-West Launches Zero Spread Crypto CFD Trading | BTC & ETH with 1։200 Leverage
Rock-West has launched the most disruptive Bitcoin and Ethereum CFD trading conditions in the regulated market, fundamentally changing...
Jun 9, 20255 min read


Bitcoin Price Today in 2025: Latest Updates, Forecasts & Where to Trade Bitcoin CFDs
Bitcoin price continues its strong performance in 2025, currently trading at $107,783.71, following a record high of $112,509.65 on May...
Jun 2, 20253 min read
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