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Imagine standing in a casino with rows of slot machines, each promising different payouts. Your goal?  Maximize your winnings without knowing which machine is “hot.”  This captures the essence of Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) problems – a framework for balancing exploration (testing uncertain options) and exploitation (leveraging known winners).  In trading, MAB methods are a capital […]

XTB has secured a securities agent license in Chile. This reinforces XTB’s commitment to growth in Latin America, unlocking new opportunities for active traders in the region. Key Takeaways XTB has received a securities agent license from Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF). XTB expects to start onboarding traders from Chile in the first half of […]

Trading well requires both innovation and discipline.  Markets always evolve in various ways (i.e., new types of buyers and sellers, new motivations, new strategies, new technology, new changes in the world), forcing traders to choose between adapting and going full steam ahead on what works.  Exploration allows traders to discover new opportunities, while exploitation helps […]

Private credit refers to any debt arrangement that takes place outside of traditional public lending institutions such as banks. This includes direct lending, distressed debt, mezzanine debt, and other types of specialized lending. In this article, we look at the concept and various aspects related to private credit.   Key Takeaways – Private Credit Private […]

Options, in general, give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) an underlying asset (like a stock, ETF, or index) at a predetermined price (the strike price) before a specific expiration date.  This “right” comes at a cost, called the premium. Where LEAPS and short-term options diverge […]

eToro has brought in crypto staking, enabling users to earn potential rewards by holding supported digital assets. Key Takeaways eToro now offers staking for supported cryptocurrencies, allowing users to earn passive income. Most digital assets are staked automatically, except for Ethereum (ETH), which requires opt-in. Users can opt-out via account settings anytime (Settings > Trading […]

Psychology is a big component of trading. The decisions we make are a product of the processing of the information that our brain takes in. This means that our psychological biases can have a big impact on our trading decisions. There are many different psychological biases that can affect traders, but some of the more […]

ThinkMarkets has launched spread betting on TradingView, providing traders with a user-friendly platform to speculate on market movements. This move follows the lead of major players like Pepperstone, which started offering spread betting through TradingView in late 2023. Key Takeaways TradingView Integration – Connect your ThinkMarkets spread betting account to TradingView for advanced charting and […]

Perpetual futures have changed derivatives trading by offering a futures-like contract without an expiration date.  Originally popularized in crypto markets, they provide traders with continuous exposure to price movements while using a funding rate mechanism to maintain price alignment with the underlying asset.  With their growing adoption, perpetual futures are changing how traders hedge risk and […]

Crypto bear markets can feel especially brutal because of the extreme volatility and rapid price swings, which can cause massive losses in short periods. Unlike traditional markets, where downturns can be more gradual, crypto prices can crash suddenly, wiping out value and shaking confidence. Yet they can be survivable with the right approach and mindset. […]