Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

Paul brings over 15 years experience in the online trading industry, including as an active trader and as a brokerage expert running hands-on tests of many major trading platforms.

As a trader, he initially concentrated on major indices and sectors, trading through spread betting firms. He then went on to specialize in the forex market, developing his own proprietary techniques for day trading.

This curiosity led Paul to develop skills in technical and fundamental analysis and extended to developing algorithmic trading models using the popular MetaTrader platforms.

In his role evaluating online brokers, Paul has opened dozens of trading accounts, placed hundreds of trades for test purposes, and evaluated trading platforms side-by-side with practical insights and user-driven ratings.

Combined with his background providing market analysis and trading school programs for prominent brokers, Paul is adept at creating accessible guides, broker reviews, and informative insights for traders at every level.

His expertise on the financial markets have also been cited in respected outlets, including Business Insider, Benzinga, and U.S. News.

You can reach Paul Holmes on paul.holmes@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by Paul

  1. The Greenest Cryptos: Which Coins Use the Least Energy?
    Article (Jan 16, 2026)
    Report into which cryptocurrencies are the best for environment with side-by-side comparisons of energy consumption per digital transaction.
  2. Best TradeLocker Brokers In 2026
    Article (Jan 16, 2026)
    Hand-picked by industry experts and tested by experienced traders, uncover the top brokers with TradeLocker for [year].
  3. How To Use TradingView: A Beginner's Guide
    Article (Jan 16, 2026)
    Learn how to use TradingView with our expert guide, covering charts, indicators, alerts, and more to enhance your day trading strategy.
  4. Best Brokers For Penny Stocks
    Article (Jan 16, 2026)
    Discover the top 5 trading platforms for penny stocks, reviewed, compared, and ranked by experienced stock traders and brokerage experts.
  5. CFD Trading in Hungary
    Article (Jan 16, 2026)
    Start CFD trading in Hungary with our beginner's guide. Learn how CFDs work through an example trade, plus understand the risks and rules.

Latest articles edited by Paul

  1. 60 Second Binary Options
    Article (Jan 15, 2026)
    See why 1 minute binary options are a fast-paced, high-stakes form of trading. Use our guide to get started, with top indicators and brokers.
  2. 1-Day Binary Options
    Article (Jan 15, 2026)
    Find out how 1-day binary options can be used to speculate on popular financial markets with risk and reward known upfront.
  3. 1-Hour Binary Options
    Article (Jan 15, 2026)
    Find out why 1-hour binary options are popular with short-term traders and how these 60-minute contracts work, with pros and cons explained.
  4. 15-Minute Binary Options
    Article (Jan 15, 2026)
    Learn how to trade 15-minute binary options. We explain how binaries work over this short timeframe with examples and list supporting brokers.
  5. 30-Minute Binary Options
    Article (Jan 15, 2026)
    Learn how to trade 30-minute binary options with strategy examples, expert tips, plus the best apps and platforms listed.