Most of what you’ll use once your account is open can be tried or read about on this site first.
Each step happens online, and you decide how quickly to work through them.
“I spent a week just using the calendar and heatmaps before I deposited anything. Made the first trade feel a lot less like a guess.”

New trader, Ireland
“Verification was quicker than I expected. Uploaded my ID and proof of address and that was it.”

Part-time trader, United Kingdom
“Started on Essential with a bit of forex and gold. Took it slowly and the support team answered every silly question I had.”

New trader, Switzerland
“The Trading Conditions page helped a lot. I knew what the spreads were before I put money in.”

Retail trader, Sweden
“Setting a stop loss on my first trade was the bit I was most nervous about. It’s right there on the order screen.”

New trader, Canada
“Did it all on my phone tbh. Sign up, deposit, first trade, all from my phone.”

Part-time trader, Australia