Free trading guide
By Spencer Li, CFTe · Last updated 17 October 2026
In this trading products guide, you will learn:
Chapter 1 of 6
Our free Telegram channel posts monthly market wraps and trade updates. Between those, sort each product by how strongly it is trending, then pick your entry.
For strong trends, we should aim to enter on small pullbacks, while for weak trends we aim to enter on larger pullbacks.
For ranging markets, we should aim to buy low and sell high.
This will help you find good trading opportunities, and filter out the bad ones!
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Chapter 3 of 6
The EUR/USD is the most traded currency pair in the world, accounting for nearly 30% of the total daily volume in FX. This sheer volume makes it incredibly liquid. EUR/USD is highly sensitive to fundamental news announcements released by the U.S., and due to its popularity, traders can access a wealth of analytical information.
Also known as “cable,” GBP/USD is the third most traded pair. Price movements in cable are known to correlate with EUR/USD. Since the pair isn’t as liquid as the EUR/USD, GBP/USD experiences more aggressive price movements when U.S. data is released. The UK has the second largest economy in Europe, after Germany.
The USD/JPY is one of the major pair types and is the second most traded pair in the world. Japan has the third largest GDP after the United States and China. Since Japan’s economy is driven by its exports, the country prefers a weak yen to increase international sales.
The Swiss franc became a safe-haven currency in times of crises due to Switzerland’s history of remaining neutral in times of war. The franc remains a safe haven currency and spikes in price can be seen during geopolitical crises.
Canada’s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the CAD’s strength correlates with the price of oil.
The AUD/USD is considered one of the three most popular commodity pairs. Price action in this commodity pair is influenced by the price of Australia’s natural resources. In particular, the price of gold is known to correlate closely with AUD/USD.
New Zealand’s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the NZD’s strength correlates with the price of gold.
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About the author
Spencer Li is The 15-Minute Trader and the founder of Synapse Trading. He is a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) with 15+ years of trading, run from 70+ countries. He holds a B.Acc and B.BM from SMU. Every trade he takes is public, dated, losses left in. He teaches rules-based swing trading in 15 minutes a day, one system for any market.
Education, not financial advice. Synapse Trading is not licensed by MAS to advise on investment products. Trading carries risk of loss; past performance is not indicative of future results.
