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Why Trade?

Online trading is growing faster than ever. In 2024, the global online trading platform market is valued at $10.86 billion and is projected to reach $17.46 billion by 2033, growing at a 5.39% annual rate. More traders are joining the market, with 14.5 million forex traders worldwide, and 5.9 million actively day trading.

Meanwhile, the global forex market is currently valued at $791.2 billion and is expected to grow to $1.4 trillion by 2030. This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of online trading platforms.

With such rapid growth, you might be wondering: Why are so many people trading? And should you start too?

In recent years, more people have left their 9-to-5 jobs in search of financial freedom, and online trading has become a popular alternative. Whether it’s millennials frustrated with long work hours or Gen Z looking for more independence, online trading is attracting people from all walks of life.

Income

The number one reason people start trading is to make money. Whether it’s a side hustle or a full-time career, trading offers the chance to build another source of income.

But here’s the thing: trading isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. Many people assume that online trading will make them millionaires overnight, and that’s where they go wrong.

Successful trading requires:

• The right mindset is not to chase quick riches; focus on consistent profits.

• Patience and skill-building, trading is not gambling; it’s a learnable skill.

• Research, research, and more research. Markets change constantly, and staying informed is key.

Fun Fact: Online trading became mainstream during the dot-com boom of the 1990s. With the rise of the internet, people started using online platforms to trade stocks, making investing more accessible than ever.

Flexibility

One of the biggest perks of online trading? You’re not tied to an office or a schedule.

No more:

• Waking up at 7 AM.

• Sitting in an office for 9+ hours.

• Commuting through endless traffic.

Instead, you trade when it suits you. There are tons of different trading strategies, so you can choose one that fits your lifestyle.

Plus, trading doesn’t just offer the flexibility to make money, it can also help you save money.

You Don’t Need a Lot of Money to Start

A common misconception is that you need tons of money to start trading. That’s not the case.

Today, you can start with a small amount of capital and build your way up. Plus, thanks to leverage (which we’ll cover in a later lesson), many brokers allow you to trade with more funds than you actually have.

For example: Let’s say you have $100 to trade, and your broker offers a leverage of 1:10. This means you can control $1,000 worth of trades, giving you more potential to profit (but also more risk, so it’s important to learn how to use leverage wisely).

Should you start trading?

With flexibility, minimal capital requirements, and income potential, online trading is an attractive option. However, it’s not risk free. Markets can be unpredictable, and losses are part of the game. The key is to learn, practice, and develop a strategy before starting.

With inflation and rising living costs, keeping your money in a bank might decrease its value over time. Learning how to trade could help you make the most of your financial future.

Lesson Summary

• Online trading allows individuals to create another source of income.

• It offers flexibility. Trade on your own time, from anywhere.

• You don’t need a lot of money to start, thanks to leverage.

• With the right strategy and knowledge, trading can be a smart financial tool.

In the next lesson, we’ll explore the various types of trading and how each one works.