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HomeMarket guidesWhat is share trading
What is stock trading and how does it work?
Learn all about trading stocks, including the most-watched companies, potential trading strategies, and how to trade shares online via CFDs.
What is stock trading?
Stock trading – also known as shares trading – is the buying and selling of company shares with the aim of capturing gains from price movements. While we use the two terms interchangeably in this guide – ‘shares’ is the official name we use on our trading platform for the asset class.
Traders might buy or sell shares directly through a broker or share dealing account, or alternatively, via derivatives such as contracts for difference (CFDs). With CFDs, traders can take positions on both rising and falling markets without owning the underlying shares.
For example, if you believe the share price of Tesco plc will rise from 280p to 290p, you could open a ‘buy’ CFD position to profit if the price increases. Conversely, if the share price falls, you'd make a loss.
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#MyStrategyEvolution Don’t Count Your Eggs Before They Hatch—A Hard Lesson for Traders I’ll be honest with you—early in my trading journey, I made a classic mistake. I’d open a position, see it go slightly in my favor, and before the trade even fully played out, I’d already be calculating how much profit I’d make. My confidence would soar, and I’d start planning my next move as if the money was already in my pocket. Then… boom. The market flipped, and all that excitement turned into regret. Sound familiar? This is what happens when we count our eggs before they hatch. In trading, nothing is guaranteed—a good setup doesn’t always mean a winning trade. The market doesn’t care about our expectations; it does what it wants. That’s why discipline and patience matter more than wishful thinking. A Candlestick Lesson: The Hammer Take the hammer candlestick, for example. It’s a powerful signal that often shows buyers stepping in after a downtrend. You see one forming and think, “That’s it! The reversal is happening! Time to go all in.” But here’s the problem—a hammer alone isn’t enough. Wait for Confirmation: The market needs to prove itself. A bullish follow-through candle after the hammer is what gives it weight. Jumping in too soon is like assuming an egg will hatch just because it looks good on the outside. Manage Risk: Even if the setup looks perfect, always use a stop-loss. I’ve seen great hammers fail and trap traders who were too confident. The Reality Check Every trade is just a probability, not a promise. Instead of fantasizing about potential profits, focus on executing your strategy with discipline. Let the trade develop, confirm your setup, and protect your capital. Because in trading, the only thing worse than missing out on a win is assuming you've won too soon—only to watch the market humble you. Trade smart, stay patient, and never count your profits before they’re real.
#TradingStrategyMistakes ❌ Don’t use Copy Trade — Learn from my mistake! I decided to try Binance Copy Trading and picked someone with solid 180-day ROI stats. Looked like the best performer, so I trusted them with 146 USDT. 🚨 Within just 3 hours, they lost 79 USDT! I knew the rest (67 USDT) wouldn’t last either… and yep, it’s probably gone too 😂😂 💡 Lesson learned: Don’t rely on others. Analyze the market yourself. We can trade better than these so-called “experts.” ✅ Trust your own strategy — not someone else’s stats. #USCryptoWeek #TradingStrategyMistakes #Write2Earn
#ArbitrageTradingStrategy ArbitrageTradingStrategy Seeking low-risk gains in crypto? Arbitrage trading could be your ace! It's about purchasing a cryptocurrency at a cheaper price on one exchange and selling it for a higher price on another — within seconds! ???? ✅ Low risk (if executed at the right time) ✅ Doesn't require technical analysis ✅ Best suited for high-liquidity pairs Stay alert, watch out for exchange price gaps, and make quick decisions to grab your profits. Small profits per trade but they build up fast. Tip: Utilize bots or real-time alert tools! #CryptoStrategy #Binance #TradeSmart #CryptoProfits $BANANAS31 $CROSS
#TrendTradingStrategy at spotting trends… once they’re already over 😵💫 Every time I see a coin pumping, I jump in thinking, “This is it! Clear uptrend!” — only to buy right at the top. I’ve tried MA, trendlines, even RSI divergence… but still end up entering too late. Sometimes it feels like the market waits for me to enter — then reverses. 😭 Lately I’ve been trying to spot trends earlier, or at least recognize when they’re about to end, so I can stop being a professional top buyer. If anyone here has a reliable trend trading strategy, I’d love to learn from your experience 🙏 #TrendTradingStrategy
#BreakoutTradingStrategy can be a powerful strategy, but it requires careful analysis to avoid false signals. Here’s a strategy for spotting and confirming breakouts, along with tips for managing trades around key levels: Spotting and Confirming Breakouts Identify Key Levels: Use historical price action to identify significant support and resistance levels. These are levels where price has reversed in the past. Volume Analysis: Look for increased trading volume as the price approaches a key level. A genuine breakout is often accompanied by higher volume, indicating strong interest. Candlestick Patterns: Watch for specific candlestick formations near key levels, such as bullish engulfing patterns or strong close above resistance, to confirm breakout strength. Timeframes: Confirm breakouts on multiple timeframes. A breakout on a longer timeframe (like daily) is generally more reliable than one on a shorter timeframe (like 5-minute). Avoiding False Signals Wait for Confirmation: Avoid entering immediately after a breakout. Wait for a close above resistance (or below support) on the timeframe you’re trading, which helps confirm the move. Use Stop-Loss Orders: Always set a stop-loss order just below the breakout level (or above the breakdown level) to protect against false breakouts. Watch for Retests: After a breakout, price may retest the broken level. If it holds as support (or resistance), this can confirm the breakout’s validity. Managing Trades Position Sizing: Determine trade sizes based on your overall risk tolerance. Avoid overexposure to any single trade. Trailing Stops: Use trailing stops to lock in profits as the price moves in your favor while allowing for some fluctuation. By employing these strategies, you can effectively navigate breakout trading while minimizing the risks associated with false breakouts.
#DayTradingStrategy used to think day trading was all about staying focused… turns out, I was just overtrading myself into losses 😵 Watching charts all day felt like the key to catching perfect moves. But the more I stared, the more I panicked. FOMO, second-guessing, bad entries — I lost 20% of my account in a few days. I tried using RSI, MACD, all the indicators, but in the end, it was my emotions that messed me up. Now I’m taking a step back to reset. Anyone here have a realistic day trading strategy for small capital and weak hands like mine? Staring at charts too long… I’m starting to see candles in my dreams 😭 #DayTradingStrategy
#HODLTradingStrategy "HODL" trading strategy in cryptocurrency (and sometimes other assets) is a long-term investment approach where investors buy and hold an asset, typically for years, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. The term originated from a misspelled "hold" on a cryptocurrency forum. HODLers believe that, despite market volatility, the value of quality assets will increase over the long term. Key aspects of the HODL strategy: Long-term focus: HODLers are not concerned with daily or even monthly price movements. They are focused on holding the asset for months or years. Ignoring short-term noise: They disregard market corrections and price drops, believing these are temporary fluctuations. Strong conviction: HODLers have faith in the long-term potential of the asset they are holding.
#SpotVSFuturesStrategy SpotVSFuturesStrategy *"Spot vs Futures: Choosing the Right Strategy"* In the world of crypto trading, two popular options are Spot and Futures trading. Understanding the differences between them can help you make informed decisions and maximize your profits. *Spot Trading:* 1. *Ownership*: Buy and own the underlying asset. 2. *Flexibility*: Hold assets for as long as you want. 3. *No Expiration*: No time limits on your trades. *Futures Trading:* 1. *Contract*: Buy or sell a contract based on an underlying asset's price. 2. *Leverage*: Amplify potential gains (and losses) with leverage. 3. *Expiration*: Contracts have specific expiration dates. *Which Strategy is Right for You?* 1. *Spot*: Suitable for long-term investors, those who want asset ownership. 2. *Futures*: Ideal for traders seeking leverage, short-term opportunities. *Make Informed Decisions!* 📊💡 #SpotVSFutures #CryptoTrading #Strategy I generated and sent you an image of Spot vs Futures: Choosing the Right Strategy.
#MemecoinSentiment What Happened to $BANANAS31? 🍌🚀 💥 Sudden Spike to $0.07 — But Why? $BANANAS31 either launched or got relisted out of nowhere and instantly soared to around $0.07 — without any clear reason, roadmap, or announcement. 🔍 What Could Be Behind It? 1️⃣ Thin Liquidity / Low Volume With barely any liquidity, even small buys can send the price sky-high. Classic behavior for stealth launches and meme coins. 2️⃣ Fake Pump (Dev Wallets & Bots) Sometimes devs or insiders fake buy pressure using bots — only to dump on real buyers once the hype kicks in. 3️⃣ MEV Bots & Snipers Automated bots scan for new tokens, buy instantly, and front-run human traders — pumping the price before quickly dumping. 4️⃣ False Hype / No Real Community A misleading tweet, fake listing, or quick trend might’ve caused a brief rush — followed by a brutal dump. --- 🛑 Why You Played It Smart: ✅ You didn’t FOMO in ✅ You avoided becoming exit liquidity ✅ You waited for confirmation — that’s how pros move --- 💡 Pro Tips Before Jumping Into Coins Like $BANANAS31: 🔸 Check liquidity — $50K+ is the minimum safety net 🔸 Scan holders — if 2–3 wallets own 90%, walk away 🔸 Use real-time tools like DexTools or GeckoTerminal 🔸 Never buy just because a coin is pumping ⚠️ Let the chart tell the story — not your emotions. Better to be late and safe… than first and wrecked. #MemecoinSentiment
#BinanceTurns8 This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, As part of Binance’s 8 year anniversary celebrations, Binance Square is pleased to introduce a new promotion where users can complete simple tasks to unlock a share of 8,888 USDC token vouchers. Activity Period: 2025-07-08 08:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-15 23:59 (UTC) Complete the following tasks during the Activity Period to equally share 8,888 USDC token vouchers, capped at 5 USDC per participant. Gain 8 new followers Share 8 Square posts Create 3 posts on Binance Square during the Activity Period At least one post must include the Trade Sharing widget, one post with the hashtag #BinanceTurns8, and one post with the cointag $BNB. Please Note: Only Square posts that contain at least 100 characters and have at least 5 engagements (including likes, shares, comments, and reposts) will count as eligible posts. For More Information: What Is Binance Square and Frequently Asked Questions Terms & Conditions: This Activity may not be available in your region. Eligible users must be logged in to their verified Binance accounts whilst completing tasks during the Activity Period in order for their entries to be counted as valid. Reward Distribution: Token vouchers will be distributed within 21 working days after the Activity ends. Users will be able to login and redeem their token voucher rewards via Profile > Rewards Hub. All token voucher rewards will expire 14 days after distribution. Eligible users should claim their vouchers before the expiration date. Learn how to redeem a voucher. Illegally bulk registered accounts or sub-accounts shall not be eligible to participate or receive any rewards. Binance reserves the right to cancel a user’s eligibility in this activity if the account is involved in any behavior that breaches the Binance Square Community Management Guidelines or Binance Square Community Platform Terms and Conditions. Binance reserves the right at any time in its sole and absolute discretion to determine and/or amend or vary these terms and conditions without prior notice, including but not limited to canceling, extending, terminating, or suspending this activity, the eligibility terms and criteria, the selection and number of winners, and the timing of any act to be done, and all participants shall be bound by these amendments. Binance reserves the right to disqualify any participants who tamper with Binance program code, or interfere with the operation of Binance program code with other software. Binance reserves the right of final interpretation of this Activity. Additional Activity terms and conditions can be accessed here. There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. Thank you for your support! Binance Team 2025-07-08
New week, new oroscopo crypto dedicated to the upcoming week from July 14 to 20. This week will be characterized by two transits: the Last Quarter Moon in Aries; Mercury Retrograde from Friday 18/7. For several months, we have been dedicating space to the crypto horoscope written by Stefania Stimolo, an expert in astrology and blockchain. It is a weekly column with the horoscope of each zodiac sign available every Sunday only on The Cryptonomist. In our slogan of “Raccontiamo il Futuro”, we wanted to delve into the topic, jokingly speaking, with this entertainment column. The crypto horoscope We call it crypto horoscope for the simple fact that sector terminology is used. Words like NFT, metaverso e Over-The-Counter to describe actions and scenarios, but also trading terminology like bullish, bull run, bear market or dump to identify the mood of each zodiac sign during the days of the week. Obviously, the famous to-the-moon to indicate the mood of that sign cannot be missing! In general, you might experience a period of “hard-fork”, understood as an “inner split”, or pass your lightning torch to the next zodiac sign, meaning that the Sun is moving to the next sign. Or, simply, you need to reflect on some situations that go into “verify”, that is, when the planet is in dissonance with respect to the zodiac sign. Not only that, with each new change of the Sun’s guard through the constellations of the zodiac, the roadmap of each sign will reach a new step. Obviously, no investment advice is given; in fact, it is purely for entertainment, just like any other horoscope. It must be said that there are many beginners in the sector who have understood the specific crypto terminology thanks to the horoscope on The Cryptonomist. “Don’t Trust, Verify” Astrology is not an exact science, but it aims in its own way to predict the future. So why not associate the typical blockchain phrase “Don’t Trust, Verify” here as well. In fact, what the author wants to propose is her interpretation of the planetary transits that occur during the week, describing the reaction of each zodiac sign, following the “logic” of traditional astrology. For those who are astrology enthusiasts, they might stay updated just with the transits that are communicated weekly, which, in some way, influence us. A Mercury Retrograde, rather than the days of a Full Moon. Others, on the other hand, might access the dedicated page, which is updated every Sunday, and read the horoscope of their zodiac sign, their ascendant, or why not, even the horoscope of friends and loved ones. So, for entertainment purposes only, don’t waste time and click here to read your horoscope for this week! #USCrytoWeek