Mistakes That Forex Traders Make

1. Using Too Much Leverage
One of the biggest advantages of forex trading is the ability to use leverage or trading on margin. One of the most common mistakes that forex traders make is using too much leverage. Using too much leverage is when you have a small account balance, but make a big trade. If the market moves against your position by just a small amount, it can result in large losses. Commonly, the beginning forex trader will get emotional and nervous and close the trade for a sizable loss.


2. Over Trading

Over Trading occurs when traders try to look for trading opportunities 

that are not really there. It happens to new traders very often, 

because they just want to trade. The result is usually a poorly 

executed trade that results in an eventual loss. Over trading can also 

result in traders making too many trades at once and using too much 

margin.

3. Picking Tops and Bottoms

Many new traders attempt to try to pinpoint where a currency pair will 

turn around and start moving the opposite direction. This is something 

that is difficult even for professional traders.