Thursday, February 27, 2014

ForexCup - Scalping Virtuoso-8 is in the air! Join it!


Do you have any plans for the middle of March? It’s high time to save some days for the next round of Scalping Virtuoso. No doubt, you will spend your time in a productive way!

So, Scalping Virtuoso-8 is set for March 10-14, it will be held here at ForexCup trading competitions website.

The contest offers some perfect conditions for traders:
  • Unlimited scalping – and it’s a unique parameter! We invite both professionals of scalping and those who are still practicing the technique;
  • 49 currency pairs – we don’t know for sure what you prefer to trade at, so make the decision yourself;
  • EAs are available – we are not going to limit you at all;
  • A great amount of prizes – we are sure that all heroes should get their rewards. So, we have prepared 9 prizes at a time for the best participants;
  • Scalping Virtuoso is a contest for motivated professionals of trading. A small entry fee keeps in the game the most purposeful traders only.

See you on March 10 – we will start the fight for the Virtuoso titles!

FxOpen - FX Insight. Test your luck! Hit the mark! (GBP/NZD on 8.03.2014)


Scientists say that an active Monday creates the mood for the whole working week. Do you want to spend the nearest five days in a productive way? Take the first step – join a Forex contest.

Today ForexCup team invites you to a traditional forum competition “FX Insight”. It has some obvious advantages, for example:
  • In order to join, you just have to be a member of FXOpen forum;
  • Participation is totally free;
  • In case of victory you receive US $30 – so, it’s easy to get a start-up capital for real trading.

Monday, February 24, 2014

ForexCup - Profitable WeeK 03/05/2014-03/12/2014


ForexCup users know that our free weekly contests are the best ones. If you have never participated in such competitions, it’s time to fix it up! A registration in the next free tournament – Profitable WeeK 03/05/2014-03/12/2014has been opened on Thursday, February 20.

Let’s imagine that it’s your first time at ForexCup and you are about to push the “Join” button. What should the contest be remarkable for?
  • First of all, you will have 5 great trading days together with participants from all over the world. Different trading skills, experience and strategies – we bet it will be interesting!
  • Secondly, you are offered 49 currency pairs to choose from. Maybe you will miss the metal trading, but you are still provided with the great variety;
  • Thirdly, the competition will have 5 winners at a time. Organizers have already prepared 5 prizes for the best participants. Are you ambitious enough to grab the part of a prize fund?
  • Fourthly, there is US$1100 for bonuses. The more profit you get, the bigger cash bonus is provided to you.  Seems to be a great motivation, isn’t it?
  • And finally, everything listed above is totally free. All you have to do is to register.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

FXOpen Introduces 2-Factor Authentication via Google Authenticator


FXOpen announces the introduction of a two-factor authentication via the free mobile app called ‘Google Authenticator’. Before, you could enjoy this option through the SMS-confirmation service. Now you are offered this app to ensure a secured access to your FXOpen account. This mechanism is particularly designed to provide an extra layer of security to your personal data and minimize the risk of having them stolen by someone else.

2-Factor Authentication (or 2-step verification) requires two types of credentials. Aside from your login and password, you will also be requested to enter a 6-digit code that will appear on a separate page when signing in to your FXOpen account. This code is generated by the system each time you try to log into My FXOpen.

Monday, February 17, 2014

FXOpen Launches Crypto Accounts



Following a thorough analysis of the latest market developments, FXOpen is excited to introduce a new Crypto account. Triggered by the shift to crypto currency trading, this new product further demonstrates FXOpen’s desire to meet its clients’ requirements and reaffirms the company’s position as a technological innovator in the forex market.

Clients opening a Crypto account will be able to trade pairs with the following crypto currencies: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Namecoin and Peercoin. You are invited to test the trading platform operating procedures and adjust mechanical trading systems to allow for the new conditions:

  • Leverage: 1:1 – 1:3
  • MG Call/Stop Out: 30/15 %
  • Deposit Currency: USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, JPY 
  • Financial instruments: 11 crypto pairs
  • Minimum deposit: $US10
  • Minimum transaction size: 0.01 lot

Thursday, February 13, 2014

ForexCup - Profitable WeeK 02/19/2014-02/26/2014


Traditional weekly competitions “Profitable WeeK” are rightly considered one of the ForexCup advantages. They are well suited to gain the first trading experience, test strategies and improve your trading skills. Anyone can join the contest. And the most successful participants are always awarded with real-money prizes and bonuses.

We invite you to check the quality and appreciate the convenience of our free weekly competitions. We welcome you to “Profitable WeeK 02/19/2014-02/26/2014” the terms of which are:
  • Free participation – this is what will stay unchanged for this competition. With “Profitable WeeK” you’ll never incur losses;
  • The choice of 25 trading pairs – trade with any trading tool from classic to exotic;
  • 7 prizes for the contest leaders – take your chance to win the main prize!
  • US$1,100 for bonuses – be sure that your efforts are not in vain;
  • 5 trading days of fighting with professionals from all over the world – an ideal condition for real Forex fans.
Register for the contest now! And let “Profitable WeeK” become successful for you!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Scalping Virtuoso-7 for Professional Traders – Ready to Start?

The launch of a new Forex competition format is a huge responsibility. We try to offer you the best trading conditions and to create the most intriguing atmosphere for every contest. But still, it’s up to you to join it or not. However, seeing your activity and enthusiasm about certain competitions we launch the whole series of it without any hesitation. And today we invite everybody to the 7th round of Scalping Virtuoso!

The previous six rounds helped to find real masters of scalping techniques among the Forex-contests fans. We are sure it’s not the end! If you feel the same, join the ranks of professionals and prove you can make even more! 

Scalping Virtuoso-7 terms and conditions are again loyal and attractive:
  • 49 currency pairs – you choose your trading instruments yourselves;
  • 9 prizes are a tradition already – we do reward the winners;
  • No restrictions on scalping – it’s a rare opportunity! Don’t miss it!
  • Low competition – a small entry fee keeps only the most motivated in the contest;
  • EAs and locking allowed – literally no restrictions!
Scalping Virtuoso-7 is coming up – you must be listed among its participants!

FX Insight. Test your luck! Hit the mark! (AUD/CAD on 22.02.2014)


FX Insight forum competition has long become a weekly tradition. It has a lot of advantages but most importantly you can appreciate the simplicity of the contest terms, the opportunity to quickly join the competition and the prize money that is credited to your real account in FXOpen. You are always welcome to check it all yourselves! We invite you to the next round of FX Insight!

This time traders are offered to guess the AUD/CAD FX rate as of 22nd February, 2014.

To participate in the contest, please follow a few simple steps:

  • Share your variant of the AUD/CAD currency pair FX rate;
  • Leave your variant in the corresponding forum thread;
  • Wait for the winners to be announced –it is scheduled for 24th February.
Your entries will be accepted until 18th February, 2014. A trader whose variant is the most precise and accurate becomes the FX Insight winner.

Friday, February 7, 2014

FXOpen now accepts payments in Bitcoin, Litecoin and Namecoin


FXOpen is delighted to announce new payment options - you can now deposit funds into your account in Bitcoin, Litecoin and Namecoin.

Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer payment (p2p) system and digital currency. Bitcoin is considered a ‘virtual currency’ and is often called a cryptocurrency because it uses cryptography to ensure the safety of the system operation.

Bitcoin is a decentralized system. All payments are made via p2p networks and the exchange rate is determined by supply and demand in the market.

Bitcoin terms:
  • - Deposit fee: 0 BTC
  • - Withdrawal fee: 0.001 BTC
  • - Minimum deposit amount: 0.001 BTC
  • - Minimum withdrawal amount: 0.01 BTC