Currencies are traded in dollar amounts called “lots”. Onelot is equal to $1,000, which controls $100,000 in currency.This is what is known as the "margin". You can control $100,000worth of currency for only 1,000 dollars. This is what is called “High Leverage”. Currencies are always traded in pairs in the FOREX. Thepairs have a unique notation that expresses what currenciesare being traded. T. . .
