How to Open a Real Trading Account

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How to Open a Real Trading Account

Opening Your Real Trading Account

Ready to trade with real money? Here's how to open your live trading account with GoFX.

Prerequisites

Before opening a real account, ensure you have:

  • Valid government-issued ID
  • Proof of residence document
  • Initial deposit funds ready
  • Completed demo account practice (recommended)

Account Opening Process

#### 1. Registration

Visit the GoFX website and click "Open Real Account". Fill in:

  • Personal information
  • Contact details
  • Financial information
  • Trading experience questionnaire

#### 2. Account Type Selection

| Account Type | Minimum Deposit | Spreads | Leverage | Commission |

|-------------|----------------|---------|----------|------------|

| Standard | $100 | From 1.5 | Up to 1:500 | No |

| Pro | $500 | From 0.8 | Up to 1:200 | No |

| ECN | $1,000 | From 0.0 | Up to 1:100 | Yes |

| VIP | $10,000 | From 0.3 | Up to 1:500 | No |

#### 3. Document Verification

Upload clear copies of:

Identity Verification:

  • Passport (preferred) or
  • National ID card or
  • Driver's license

Address Verification:

  • Bank statement or
  • Utility bill or
  • Tax document

*Documents must be recent (within 3 months)*

#### 4. Account Approval

  • Standard approval: 1-2 business hours
  • Document review: Our team verifies authenticity
  • Email confirmation: Receive login credentials

#### 5. Fund Your Account

Deposit Methods:

1. Bank Transfer

- Processing: 1-3 business days

- No fees from GoFX

- Minimum: $100

2. Credit/Debit Card

- Instant processing

- 3D Secure enabled

- Minimum: $50

3. E-Wallets

- Instant processing

- Skrill, Neteller, PayPal

- Minimum: $50

4. Cryptocurrency

- Processing: 10-30 minutes

- USDT, BTC, ETH accepted

- Minimum: $100

Trading Platform Setup

1. Download MT4/MT5 from our website

2. Install on your device

3. Login with credentials provided

4. Add preferred trading instruments

5. Configure charts and indicators

Risk Management Settings

Before trading, set up:

  • Stop loss levels
  • Take profit targets
  • Maximum daily loss limit
  • Position size calculator

First Trade Checklist

  • [ ] Account funded
  • [ ] Platform configured
  • [ ] Risk parameters set
  • [ ] Economic calendar checked
  • [ ] Market analysis reviewed

Important Notes

⚠️ Risk Warning: Trading involves substantial risk. Only invest funds you can afford to lose.

Negative Balance Protection: Your losses cannot exceed your deposit

Segregated Funds: Client funds kept separate from company funds

Regulation: Licensed and regulated by financial authorities

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