What is CFD Trading?
A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a financial derivative that lets you speculate on the price movement of an asset without owning it. You can go LONG (profit if price rises) or SHORT (profit if price falls).
How Leverage Works
Leverage amplifies both profits and losses. With 1:100 leverage, $100 controls a $10,000 position. A 1% price move becomes a 100% gain or loss on your margin.
Key Concepts
Margin
The collateral required to open a leveraged position. With 1:100 leverage, opening a $10,000 position requires $100 margin.
Stop Loss
An automatic order that closes your position if the price moves against you by a specified amount. Essential for risk management.
Take Profit
An automatic order that closes your position once it reaches your profit target.
Spread
The difference between the buy and sell price. This is how the broker earns on each trade.
Available Markets on Elysium Trade
- Forex: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF and more
- Crypto: BTC/USD, ETH/USD, BNB/USD, SOL/USD
- Commodities: Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD), Oil
- Indices: S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX, FTSE 100
Starting with a Demo Account
Elysium Trade provides a free $50,000 demo account. Practice trading with no risk before depositing real funds.
Risk Warning
CFDs are complex instruments. Leverage can magnify losses beyond your initial deposit. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.
Risk Notice: Trading involves significant risk of financial loss. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Full Risk Disclosure →