The design decisions we have made throughout the development of Status prioritize trader psychology
Traders Education
What makes something a good platform? I think all good platforms share certain features, the most important of which is that they bring together the priorities of different parties and allow them to interact in a manner that is beneficial to all.
Most applications start off as fragmented, doing just one thing well
Integration
Integration is a big buzzword for businesses, particularly when it comes to different BI systems talking to each other. However, it's often overlooked when it comes to user experience, at least in the short term. Most applications start off as fragmented, doing just one thing well. Then, as the ecosystem evolves, you see integrations taking place where a number of different features can be leveraged to provide a bigger, more useful service.
WhatsApp initially only enabled its users to set personal statuses next to their contact details. That's it. Then, when Apple enabled push notifications, it slowly evolved into a rudimentary messenger service. Today it's the thread that connects what used to be two completely separate worlds; your FaceBook with your phone's contacts.
This was our point of departure when creating Status, that it should integrate fully with the brokerage, allowing users to do carry out almost any interaction they would have with their broker, without ever having to leave the platform. This includes client area logins, KYC/AML, funding, livechat, notifications and third party services.
Through Status you can register, login, upload documents, deposit funds, trade, interact with customer support, use third party trading services and consult a trading knowledge base, all from within the platform, all without never having to click away.
Confirmation
One of the common mistakes that I see people making when designing products and services for retail traders, is to not take how they think into account. We have gone in the opposite direction with Status. The design decisions we have made throughout the development of Status prioritize trader psychology, almost above all else.
Trading is about having the fortitude to make risky decisions in uncertain and constantly changing environ-ments
Trading is about having the fortitude to make risky decisions in uncertain and constantly changing environments. One of the primary ways that traders handle this uncertainty is to look for confirmations that their appraisal of a market is realistic. Remember, there are no certainties, none of the tools we use to analyse markets are perfect predictors of future price action.
This is why traders often use multiple confirmations from different modes of analysis before risking any of their capital on a position. It's a smart way of dealing with too much data. Make sure that you're getting the same reading even if you slice that data in a number of different ways.
The easiest way to think about this is as different senses. Sure, you can trust that something is there when you hear it, but you can trust it much more when you can see it, hear it, smell it and touch it. Trading is no different. An entry point becomes way more solid in the mind of a trader when for example:
Other traders are taking long positions at or around it
It has historically been a strong level of support
The RSI at is giving indications of an oversold market
A bullish rumor is currently being digested by the market
Status provides the user with an easy way to slice the incoming data in any combination of these four fundamental ways. By pressing any combination of the four status buttons beneath the main chart window, a trader can view: where other traders are positioned, what professional analysts have identified as the trading session's key levels, how the price action looks with any of six pre-set technical indicators as well as economic news pertaining to the asset being charted and an on-chart countdown to its release.
Education
Some of the biggest websites in our industry specialize in finance-related content rather than trading services. I'm sure you know the ones, they're always among the first results when you search for a trading-related keyword. What's interesting about these sites when you look into them is that their traffic is almost exclusively organic. In other words, their success rests on the fact that a large number of people are regularly searching for things like “what is inflation?” or “how do pivot points work?”
Although not exactly a confirmation like the ones listed above, we believe that educational content increases trader confidence, and that a confident trader is much more likely to trade. You can think of education as a precursor to trading confirmations. A trader who knows what they're doing and has the ability to quickly brush up on something they're uncertain of, is much more likely to heed what their trading confirmations are telling them.
We have built the perfect way to distribute short and easy-to-digest educational content
With Status, we have built the perfect way to distribute short and easy-to-digest educational content. In the right-hand panel users will find a video playlist that is constantly reordered to present the user with useful videos that are cued according to the action being taken on the platform. Playing around with horizontal lines? The platform will recognize this and offer you a short refresher on support and resistance. Trying to apply Bollinger bands? The platform will see this and serve you a useful video explaining how they work.
Conclusion
It's been a long hard road but we made it. The entire team at Traders Platforms and I are all so excited about sharing Status with the world of brokers and traders. As always with these things, you have to get your hands on it before you can truly understand how it works, how it feels and what it can do for you. So, we would like to welcome you all to come and give Status a test drive in our experience room at booth ## of this years iFXEXPO. We look forward to seeing you there!
What makes something a good platform? I think all good platforms share certain features, the most important of which is that they bring together the priorities of different parties and allow them to interact in a manner that is beneficial to all.
Most applications start off as fragmented, doing just one thing well
Integration
Integration is a big buzzword for businesses, particularly when it comes to different BI systems talking to each other. However, it's often overlooked when it comes to user experience, at least in the short term. Most applications start off as fragmented, doing just one thing well. Then, as the ecosystem evolves, you see integrations taking place where a number of different features can be leveraged to provide a bigger, more useful service.
WhatsApp initially only enabled its users to set personal statuses next to their contact details. That's it. Then, when Apple enabled push notifications, it slowly evolved into a rudimentary messenger service. Today it's the thread that connects what used to be two completely separate worlds; your FaceBook with your phone's contacts.
This was our point of departure when creating Status, that it should integrate fully with the brokerage, allowing users to do carry out almost any interaction they would have with their broker, without ever having to leave the platform. This includes client area logins, KYC/AML, funding, livechat, notifications and third party services.
Through Status you can register, login, upload documents, deposit funds, trade, interact with customer support, use third party trading services and consult a trading knowledge base, all from within the platform, all without never having to click away.
Confirmation
One of the common mistakes that I see people making when designing products and services for retail traders, is to not take how they think into account. We have gone in the opposite direction with Status. The design decisions we have made throughout the development of Status prioritize trader psychology, almost above all else.
Trading is about having the fortitude to make risky decisions in uncertain and constantly changing environ-ments
Trading is about having the fortitude to make risky decisions in uncertain and constantly changing environments. One of the primary ways that traders handle this uncertainty is to look for confirmations that their appraisal of a market is realistic. Remember, there are no certainties, none of the tools we use to analyse markets are perfect predictors of future price action.
This is why traders often use multiple confirmations from different modes of analysis before risking any of their capital on a position. It's a smart way of dealing with too much data. Make sure that you're getting the same reading even if you slice that data in a number of different ways.
The easiest way to think about this is as different senses. Sure, you can trust that something is there when you hear it, but you can trust it much more when you can see it, hear it, smell it and touch it. Trading is no different. An entry point becomes way more solid in the mind of a trader when for example:
Other traders are taking long positions at or around it
It has historically been a strong level of support
The RSI at is giving indications of an oversold market
A bullish rumor is currently being digested by the market
Status provides the user with an easy way to slice the incoming data in any combination of these four fundamental ways. By pressing any combination of the four status buttons beneath the main chart window, a trader can view: where other traders are positioned, what professional analysts have identified as the trading session's key levels, how the price action looks with any of six pre-set technical indicators as well as economic news pertaining to the asset being charted and an on-chart countdown to its release.
Education
Some of the biggest websites in our industry specialize in finance-related content rather than trading services. I'm sure you know the ones, they're always among the first results when you search for a trading-related keyword. What's interesting about these sites when you look into them is that their traffic is almost exclusively organic. In other words, their success rests on the fact that a large number of people are regularly searching for things like “what is inflation?” or “how do pivot points work?”
Although not exactly a confirmation like the ones listed above, we believe that educational content increases trader confidence, and that a confident trader is much more likely to trade. You can think of education as a precursor to trading confirmations. A trader who knows what they're doing and has the ability to quickly brush up on something they're uncertain of, is much more likely to heed what their trading confirmations are telling them.
We have built the perfect way to distribute short and easy-to-digest educational content
With Status, we have built the perfect way to distribute short and easy-to-digest educational content. In the right-hand panel users will find a video playlist that is constantly reordered to present the user with useful videos that are cued according to the action being taken on the platform. Playing around with horizontal lines? The platform will recognize this and offer you a short refresher on support and resistance. Trying to apply Bollinger bands? The platform will see this and serve you a useful video explaining how they work.
Conclusion
It's been a long hard road but we made it. The entire team at Traders Platforms and I are all so excited about sharing Status with the world of brokers and traders. As always with these things, you have to get your hands on it before you can truly understand how it works, how it feels and what it can do for you. So, we would like to welcome you all to come and give Status a test drive in our experience room at booth ## of this years iFXEXPO. We look forward to seeing you there!
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FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
FM Daily Brief – 9 June 2026
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
Today’s Tuesday, the 9th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: eToro’s customer assets climbed back above $20 billion, Prop trading model in prediction markets, and Leverate launched a new AI assistant for brokers and traders.
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
War Stories: Lessons from 20 Years in Markets (the pain, the pitfalls and the profits)
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The trades that taught me the most aren't the ones that worked. They're the ones that didn't — or the ones I almost caught and didn't have the nerve to ride. In this session, I'll tell you about the Brexit miss, the SNB shocker that nearly handed me a 5400% return, the BoJ surprise that punched me in the gut, and a few wins along the way. Each story carries a lesson, but the lessons aren't the point. Everyone who trades long enough collects a portfolio of moments like these; what separates the people who stay in the game is what they do with them.
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
The Engine and the Fuel: How AI & Data Drives African Future
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
If AI is the engine, data is the fuel. Without quality, accessible data, AI cannot work well; and without the right mindset, data remains just numbers instead of insight. In this session, leading experts will explore how AI and data are democratizing opportunities for businesses and personal growth. Discover practical ways to make AI accessible today, anticipate its transformative impact on African markets, and learn actionable steps to prepare for what's next. Let's talk about:
-How AI and data drive business efficiency and innovation in trading and fintech
-AI tools to elevate trading or business strategies
-How to access and maximise the power of data and AI
-Emerging AI and data trends in Africa and their economic ripple effects
Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha
Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha
Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha
Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha
Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha
Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha
Most market post-mortems describe what happened to prices. Few describe what happened in the trading room while the position was open: the entry conviction, the moments that tested it, and the exit decision that closed the book.
This session brings one seasoned trader to the stage for an unfiltered account of the position that still defines how they think about markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
-A first-hand account of how a conviction trade is built, from thesis and entry through position management and exit
-Understanding of what turns a market observation into a live position, and what holds it when conditions shift
-Insight into how timing, execution quality, and market structure shaped the final result
-Perspective on what the trade revealed about edge, risk tolerance, and when to hold through a position moving against you
-Clarity on what separates a well-built trade from a well-timed one
Most market post-mortems describe what happened to prices. Few describe what happened in the trading room while the position was open: the entry conviction, the moments that tested it, and the exit decision that closed the book.
This session brings one seasoned trader to the stage for an unfiltered account of the position that still defines how they think about markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
-A first-hand account of how a conviction trade is built, from thesis and entry through position management and exit
-Understanding of what turns a market observation into a live position, and what holds it when conditions shift
-Insight into how timing, execution quality, and market structure shaped the final result
-Perspective on what the trade revealed about edge, risk tolerance, and when to hold through a position moving against you
-Clarity on what separates a well-built trade from a well-timed one
Most market post-mortems describe what happened to prices. Few describe what happened in the trading room while the position was open: the entry conviction, the moments that tested it, and the exit decision that closed the book.
This session brings one seasoned trader to the stage for an unfiltered account of the position that still defines how they think about markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
-A first-hand account of how a conviction trade is built, from thesis and entry through position management and exit
-Understanding of what turns a market observation into a live position, and what holds it when conditions shift
-Insight into how timing, execution quality, and market structure shaped the final result
-Perspective on what the trade revealed about edge, risk tolerance, and when to hold through a position moving against you
-Clarity on what separates a well-built trade from a well-timed one
Most market post-mortems describe what happened to prices. Few describe what happened in the trading room while the position was open: the entry conviction, the moments that tested it, and the exit decision that closed the book.
This session brings one seasoned trader to the stage for an unfiltered account of the position that still defines how they think about markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
-A first-hand account of how a conviction trade is built, from thesis and entry through position management and exit
-Understanding of what turns a market observation into a live position, and what holds it when conditions shift
-Insight into how timing, execution quality, and market structure shaped the final result
-Perspective on what the trade revealed about edge, risk tolerance, and when to hold through a position moving against you
-Clarity on what separates a well-built trade from a well-timed one
Most market post-mortems describe what happened to prices. Few describe what happened in the trading room while the position was open: the entry conviction, the moments that tested it, and the exit decision that closed the book.
This session brings one seasoned trader to the stage for an unfiltered account of the position that still defines how they think about markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
-A first-hand account of how a conviction trade is built, from thesis and entry through position management and exit
-Understanding of what turns a market observation into a live position, and what holds it when conditions shift
-Insight into how timing, execution quality, and market structure shaped the final result
-Perspective on what the trade revealed about edge, risk tolerance, and when to hold through a position moving against you
-Clarity on what separates a well-built trade from a well-timed one
Most market post-mortems describe what happened to prices. Few describe what happened in the trading room while the position was open: the entry conviction, the moments that tested it, and the exit decision that closed the book.
This session brings one seasoned trader to the stage for an unfiltered account of the position that still defines how they think about markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
-A first-hand account of how a conviction trade is built, from thesis and entry through position management and exit
-Understanding of what turns a market observation into a live position, and what holds it when conditions shift
-Insight into how timing, execution quality, and market structure shaped the final result
-Perspective on what the trade revealed about edge, risk tolerance, and when to hold through a position moving against you
-Clarity on what separates a well-built trade from a well-timed one
Agentic Inequality: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI & Blockchain
Agentic Inequality: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI & Blockchain
Agentic Inequality: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI & Blockchain
Agentic Inequality: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI & Blockchain
Agentic Inequality: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI & Blockchain
Agentic Inequality: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI & Blockchain
As crypto and CFD trading continue to expand across Africa, access to advanced tools and market insights remains uneven. This session explores how AI and blockchain can bridge that gap by empowering informal traders and underserved communities to participate more effectively in digital financial markets. The discussion will focus on practical applications of technology to improve accessibility, education, and investment outcomes in both formal and informal sectors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
-The role of AI in democratizing access to trading tools, insights, and strategy development
-How crypto and blockchain can enable broader participation beyond traditional financial systems
-Addressing access barriers: infrastructure, education, and affordability in underserved communities
-Opportunities for brokers and platforms to tap into the informal trading economy
As crypto and CFD trading continue to expand across Africa, access to advanced tools and market insights remains uneven. This session explores how AI and blockchain can bridge that gap by empowering informal traders and underserved communities to participate more effectively in digital financial markets. The discussion will focus on practical applications of technology to improve accessibility, education, and investment outcomes in both formal and informal sectors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
-The role of AI in democratizing access to trading tools, insights, and strategy development
-How crypto and blockchain can enable broader participation beyond traditional financial systems
-Addressing access barriers: infrastructure, education, and affordability in underserved communities
-Opportunities for brokers and platforms to tap into the informal trading economy
As crypto and CFD trading continue to expand across Africa, access to advanced tools and market insights remains uneven. This session explores how AI and blockchain can bridge that gap by empowering informal traders and underserved communities to participate more effectively in digital financial markets. The discussion will focus on practical applications of technology to improve accessibility, education, and investment outcomes in both formal and informal sectors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
-The role of AI in democratizing access to trading tools, insights, and strategy development
-How crypto and blockchain can enable broader participation beyond traditional financial systems
-Addressing access barriers: infrastructure, education, and affordability in underserved communities
-Opportunities for brokers and platforms to tap into the informal trading economy
As crypto and CFD trading continue to expand across Africa, access to advanced tools and market insights remains uneven. This session explores how AI and blockchain can bridge that gap by empowering informal traders and underserved communities to participate more effectively in digital financial markets. The discussion will focus on practical applications of technology to improve accessibility, education, and investment outcomes in both formal and informal sectors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
-The role of AI in democratizing access to trading tools, insights, and strategy development
-How crypto and blockchain can enable broader participation beyond traditional financial systems
-Addressing access barriers: infrastructure, education, and affordability in underserved communities
-Opportunities for brokers and platforms to tap into the informal trading economy
As crypto and CFD trading continue to expand across Africa, access to advanced tools and market insights remains uneven. This session explores how AI and blockchain can bridge that gap by empowering informal traders and underserved communities to participate more effectively in digital financial markets. The discussion will focus on practical applications of technology to improve accessibility, education, and investment outcomes in both formal and informal sectors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
-The role of AI in democratizing access to trading tools, insights, and strategy development
-How crypto and blockchain can enable broader participation beyond traditional financial systems
-Addressing access barriers: infrastructure, education, and affordability in underserved communities
-Opportunities for brokers and platforms to tap into the informal trading economy
As crypto and CFD trading continue to expand across Africa, access to advanced tools and market insights remains uneven. This session explores how AI and blockchain can bridge that gap by empowering informal traders and underserved communities to participate more effectively in digital financial markets. The discussion will focus on practical applications of technology to improve accessibility, education, and investment outcomes in both formal and informal sectors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
-The role of AI in democratizing access to trading tools, insights, and strategy development
-How crypto and blockchain can enable broader participation beyond traditional financial systems
-Addressing access barriers: infrastructure, education, and affordability in underserved communities
-Opportunities for brokers and platforms to tap into the informal trading economy
