How to Deposit Money and Trade Forex on FxPro
In the dynamic world of forex trading, choosing a reliable and user-friendly platform is crucial for success. FxPro, a leading online forex broker, offers a seamless experience for traders worldwide. This guide aims to walk you through the process of depositing funds and executing trades on the FxPro platform, ensuring a smooth and informed journey into the exciting realm of forex trading.
How to Deposit Money on FxPro
What is the FxPro Wallet?
The FxPro Wallet is a personal risk management tool that works as a central account from which you can transfer money to all your other trading accounts with a few simple clicks. The main advantage of making deposits into your FxPro Wallet as opposed to funding your accounts directly is that your deposited funds are completely protected from any open positions that you may have in your trading account.
Deposit Tips
Funding your FxPro account is quick and straightforward. Here are some tips to ensure hassle-free deposits:
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The FxPro Wallet only shows payment methods after completing the mandatory verification process.
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Minimum deposit requirements start from USD 100 or equivalent currencies.
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Verify the minimum deposit requirements for your chosen payment system.
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Your payment services must be in your name and match the FxPro account holder’s name.
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Double-check that all details, including your account number and any important personal information, are correctly entered.
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All the deposits and withdrawals are processed with no commissions from the FxPro side.
Visit the FxPro Wallet section of your FxPro Dashboard to add funds to your FxPro account anytime, 24/7.
How to Deposit on FxPro [Web]
Bank Card
First, log in to your FxPro account and click on the FxPro Wallet on the left side of the screen, then select the "FUND" button to get started.
On the next page, when selecting a payment method, click on "Credit/Debit Card" to use your bank card to deposit into your FxPro Wallet
We accept Credit/Debit cards including Visa, Visa Electron, Visa Delta, MasterCard, Maestro International, and Maestro UK.
A small form will then appear for you to fill in the following information:
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Card number.
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Expiry date.
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CVV.
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The amount of balance you wish to deposit and its equivalent currency.
After completing the form and ensuring all information is valid, select "Proceed" to continue.
A message will confirm once the deposit transaction is complete.
Sometimes, you may need to enter an OTP sent by your bank as an additional step before the deposit is finalized. Once a bank card has been used for a deposit, it is automatically added to your FxPro Wallet and can be selected for future deposits.
Electronic Payment Systems (EPS)
Electronic payments are becoming increasingly popular due to their speed and convenience. Cashless payments save time and are easy to complete.
First, log in to your FxPro account and navigate to the FxPro Wallet section on the left-hand side of the screen. Click on the "FUND" button to begin.
Currently, we accept deposits through:
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Skrill.
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Nettler.
On the FxPro Wallet, when choosing a payment method, select one of the available EPS that is most convenient for us to use for depositing into your FxPro Wallet.
Next, enter the amount you wish to deposit in the Deposit Amount field (please note that the amount must be between 100 and 10.000 EUR or the equivalent in other currencies).
Then, select the "FUND" button to continue.
You will be redirected to the website of your chosen payment system, where you can complete your transfer.
Cryptocurrencies
To begin, access your FxPro account and head over to the FxPro Wallet tab located on the left panel. From there, press the "FUND" button to initiate the process.
On the FxPro Wallet, when choosing one of the available cryptocurrencies, select the one you wish to deposit.
There are a few more cryptocurrencies in the "CryptoPay" section besides Bitcoin, USDT, and Ethereum.
Next, enter the amount you wish to deposit in the Deposit Amount field (please note that the amount must be between 100 and 10.000 EUR or the equivalent in other currencies).
After that, select the "FUND" button to continue.
The assigned payment address will be presented, and you will need to withdraw your crypto from your private wallet to the FxPro address.
Once the payment is successful, the amount will be reflected in your chosen trading account in USD. Your deposit action is now complete.
Local Payment - Bank Transfers
Start by logging into your FxPro account. Once you’re in, go to the FxPro Wallet option found in the left-hand menu. Click on the "FUND" button to start the funding process.
On the FxPro Wallet, when choosing a payment method, select "Local Payment Methods" or "Instant Bank Transfer" to begin the deposit process.
Secondly, enter the amount you wish to deposit in the Deposit Amount field (please note that the amount must be between 100 and 10.000 EUR or the equivalent in other currencies).
Then, select the "FUND" button to continue.
You will be presented with further instructions; follow these steps to complete the deposit action.
How to Deposit on FxPro [App]
First, open the FxPro app on your mobile device. You can tap the "FUND" button in the FxPro Wallet section or the "FUND" button in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to get started.
Then, choose a deposit method that you find suitable and convenient, as FxPro offers a wide range of options for users even on the mobile app.
Various methods are available, such as Bank Cards, Electronic Payment Systems (EPS), Cryptocurrencies, Local Payment, or Bank Transfer.
Once you choose the payment method, please tap "Continue" to proceed.
On the next page, enter the required information (this may vary depending on your chosen deposit method) in the corresponding fields
Please note that the amount must be between 100 USD and 15,999 USD or the equivalent in other currencies to be valid. You can also check the converted amount in USD in the field below.
After checking carefully all the information, please continue by tapping the "Deposit" button.
After that, you will be directed to the next instruction page, depending on your chosen deposit method. Follow the on-screen instructions step-by-step to complete the process. Good luck!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do you keep Clients’ funds safe?
FxPro takes the safety of client funds very seriously. For this reason, all client funds are fully segregated from the company’s own funds and kept in separate bank accounts in major European banks. This ensures that client funds cannot be used for any other purpose.
In addition, FxPro UK Limited is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and FxPro Financial Services Limited is a member of the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF).
What are the available currencies for my FxPro Wallet?
We offer Wallet currencies in EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, JPY, PLN, AUD and ZAR. (Depending on your jurisdiction)
The currency of your FxPro Wallet should be in the same currency as your deposits and withdrawals to avoid conversion fees. Any transfers from your FxPro Wallet to your trading accounts in a different currency will be converted as per the platform rates.
How do I transfer funds from my FxPro Wallet to my trading account?
You can instantly transfer funds between your FxPro Wallet and your trading accounts by logging in to your FxPro Direct and selecting ’Transfer’
Select your Wallet as the source account and the target trading account and enter the amount you wish to transfer.
If your trading account is in a different currency than your FxPro Wallet, a pop-up box will appear with a live conversion rate.
What currencies can I use to fund my FxPro Account?
Clients of FxPro UK Limited may fund Wallet in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF, JPY, and PLN.
Clients of FxPro Financial Services Limited may fund in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF, JPY, PLN, and ZAR. Funds in RUB are also available, yet funds deposited in RUB will be converted to the currency of the client’s FxPro Wallet (Vault) upon receipt.
Clients of FxPro Global Markets Limited may fund in USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, AUD, PLN, ZAR, and JPY. Funding in RUB is also available, yet funds deposited in RUB will be converted to the currency of the client’s FxPro Wallet (Vault) upon receipt.
Please note that if you transfer funds in a different currency from your FxPro Wallet, the funds will be converted into your Wallet currency using the exchange rate at the time of the transaction. For this reason, we suggest you open your FxPro Wallet in the same currency as your funding and withdrawal methods.
Can I transfer funds between my FxPro Wallet and trading accounts during the weekend?
Yes, as long as the specific trading account you are transferring from does not have any open positions.
If you have an open trade during the weekend, you will be unable to transfer funds from it to your Wallet until the market reopens.
Weekend hours begin on Friday at market closure (22:00 UK time) until Sunday, at market opening (22:00 UK time).
Why has my Credit/Debit card deposit been declined?
There are several reasons why your Credit/Debit card may have been declined. You may have gone over your daily transaction limit or exceeded the card’s available credit/debit amount. Alternatively, you may have entered an incorrect digit for the card number, expiry date, or CVV code. For this reason, please verify that these are correct. Also, make sure that your card is valid and has not expired. Finally, check with your issuer to make sure that your card has been authorized for online transactions and that there are no protections in place that are preventing us from charging it.
How to Trade Forex on FxPro
How to place a New Order on FxPro MT4
Initially, please download and log in to your FxPro MT4. If you don’t know how to do so, please refer to this article with detailed and simple instructions: How to Login to FxPro
Please right-click on the chart, then click “Trading” and select “New Order” or double-click on the currency you want to place an order on in MT4, then the Order window will appear.
Symbol: Ensure that the currency symbol you wish to trade is displayed in the symbol box.
Volume: Decide the size of your contract. You can either click the arrow to choose the volume from the drop-down options or left-click in the volume box and type in the desired value. Remember that your contract size directly impacts your potential profit or loss.
Comment: This section is optional, but you can use it to add comments to identify your trades.
Type: The type is set to Market Execution by default:
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Market Execution: Executes orders at the current market price.
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Pending Order: Allows you to set a future price at which you intend to open your trade.
Finally, choose the order type to open — either a sell or a buy order:
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Sell by Market: Opens at the bid price and closes at the ask price. This order type may bring profit if the price goes down.
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Buy by Market: Opens at the asking price and closes at the bid price. This order type may bring profit if the price goes up.
Once you click on either Buy or Sell, your order will be processed immediately. You can check the status of your order in the Trade Terminal.
How to place a Pending Order on FxPro MT4
How Many Pending Orders
Unlike instant execution orders, where trades are placed at the current market price, pending orders allow you to set orders that will be executed once the price reaches a specific level chosen by you. There are four types of pending orders, which can be grouped into two main categories:
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Orders expecting to break a certain market level.
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Orders are expected to bounce back from a certain market level.
Buy Stop
This order allows you to set a buy order above the current market price. For example, if the current market price is $20 and you set a Buy Stop at $22, a buy (or long) position will be opened once the market reaches $22.
Sell Stop
This order allows you to set a sell order below the current market price. For instance, if the current market price is $20 and you set a Sell Stop at $18, a sell (or short) position will be opened once the market reaches $18.
Buy Limit
This order is the opposite of a Buy Stop, allowing you to set a buy order below the current market price. For example, if the current market price is $20 and you set a Buy Limit at $18, a buy position will be opened once the market reaches the $18 level.
Sell Limit
This order allows you to set a sell order above the current market price. For instance, if the current market price is $20 and you set a Sell Limit at $22, a sell position will be opened once the market reaches the $22 level.
Opening Pending Orders
You can open a new pending order by double-clicking on the name of the market in the Market Watch module. This will open the new order window, where you can change the order type to "Pending Order".
Next, choose the market level at which the pending order will be activated and set the position size based on the volume.
If needed, you can also set an expiration date (Expiry). Once you have configured all these parameters, select the desired order type based on whether you want to go long or short and whether you’re using a stop or limit order. Finally, click the "Place" button to complete the process.
Pending orders are powerful features of MT4. They are especially useful when you can’t constantly monitor the market for your entry point or when the price of an instrument changes quickly, ensuring you don’t miss the opportunity.
How to close Orders on FxPro MT4
To close an open position, click the "x" in the Trade tab of the Terminal window.
Alternatively, right-click the line order on the chart and select "Close".
If you want to close only a part of your position, right-click on the open order and select "Modify". In the Type field, choose instant execution and specify the portion of the position you want to close.
As you can see, opening and closing trades on MT4 is very intuitive and can be done with just one click.
Using Stop Loss, Take Profit, and Trailing Stop on FxPro MT4
One of the keys to long-term success in financial markets is effective risk management. Therefore, incorporating stop losses and taking profits into your trading strategy is essential.
Let’s explore how to use these features on the MT4 platform to help you limit risk and maximize your trading potential.
Setting Stop Loss and Take Profit
The simplest way to add a Stop Loss or Take Profit to your trade is by setting it up when placing new orders.
To set a Stop Loss or Take Profit when placing a new order, simply enter your desired price levels in the Stop Loss and Take Profit fields. The Stop Loss will automatically trigger if the market moves against your position, while the Take Profit will trigger when the price reaches your specified target. You can set the Stop Loss level below the current market price and the Take Profit level above it.
Remember, a Stop Loss (SL) or Take Profit (TP) is always linked to an open position or a pending order. You can adjust these levels after opening a trade while monitoring the market. Although they are not mandatory when opening a new position, adding them is highly recommended to protect your trades.
Adding Stop Loss and Take Profit Levels
The easiest way to add SL/TP levels to an already open position is by using the trade line on the chart. Simply drag and drop the trade line up or down to your desired level.
Once you’ve set the SL/TP levels, the SL/TP lines will appear on the chart, allowing you to easily modify them as needed.
You can also adjust SL/TP levels from the bottom "Terminal" module. To do this, right-click on your open position or pending order and select "Modify" or "Delete" order.
The order modification window will appear, allowing you to enter or adjust SL/TP levels either by specifying the exact market price or by defining the points range from the current market price.
Trailing Stop
Stop Losses are designed to limit losses when the market moves against your position, but they can also help you lock in profits.
While it may seem counterintuitive, this concept is easy to understand. For example, if you’ve opened a long position and the market moves favorably, making your trade profitable, you can move your original Stop Loss (set below your open price) to your open price to break even, or even above the open price to secure a profit.
To automate this process, you can use a Trailing Stop. This tool is particularly useful for managing risk when price movements are rapid or when you can’t constantly monitor the market. As soon as your position becomes profitable, the Trailing Stop will automatically follow the price, maintaining the previously set distance.
Please remember that your trade must be profitable by a sufficient amount for the Trailing Stop to move above your open price and guarantee a profit.
Trailing Stops (TS) are linked to your open positions, but keep in mind that MT4 needs to be open for the Trailing Stop to be executed successfully.
To set a Trailing Stop, right-click the open position in the "Terminal" window and specify your desired pip value for the distance between the TP level and the current price in the Trailing Stop menu.
Your Trailing Stop is now active, meaning it will automatically adjust the stop loss level if the price moves in your favor.
You can easily disable the Trailing Stop by selecting "None" in the Trailing Stop menu. To quickly deactivate it for all open positions, choose "Delete All".
MT4 offers multiple ways to protect your positions quickly and efficiently.
While Stop Loss orders are effective for managing risk and keeping potential losses in check, they don’t offer 100% security.
Stop losses are free to use and help protect your account from adverse market moves, but they cannot guarantee execution at your desired level. In volatile markets, prices may gap beyond your stop level (jump from one price to the next without trading in between), which can result in a worse closing price than expected. This is known as price slippage.
Guaranteed Stop Losses, which ensure your position is closed at the requested Stop Loss level without the risk of slippage, are available for free with a basic account.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Currency Pair, Cross Pairs, Base Currency, and Quote Currency
Currency pairs represent the exchange rate between two currencies in the foreign exchange market. For example, EURUSD, GBPJPY, and NZDCAD are currency pairs.
A currency pair that does not include USD is referred to as a cross pair.
In a currency pair, the first currency is known as the "base currency," while the second currency is called the "quote currency."
Bid Price and Ask Price
The Bid Price is the price at which a broker will buy the base currency of a pair from the client. Conversely, it is the price at which clients sell the base currency.
The Ask Price is the price at which a broker will sell the base currency of a pair to the client. Similarly, it is the price at which clients buy the base currency.
Buy orders are opened at the Ask Price and closed at the Bid Price.
Sell orders are opened at the Bid Price and closed at the Ask Price.
Spread
The spread is the difference between the Bid and Ask prices of a trading instrument and is the primary source of profit for market maker brokers.
The spread value is measured in pips.FxPro provides both dynamic and stable spreads across its accounts.
Lot and Contract Size
A lot is a standard unit size of a transaction. Generally, one standard lot equals 100,000 units of the base currency.
Contract size refers to the fixed amount of base currency in one lot. For most forex instruments, this is set at 100,000 units.
Pip, Point, Pip Size, and Pip Value
A point represents a price change in the 5th decimal place, while a pip signifies a price change in the 4th decimal place.
In other words, 1 pip equals 10 points.
For example, if the price moves from 1.11115 to 1.11135, the change is 2 pips or 20 points.
Pip size is a fixed number that indicates the position of the pip in the instrument’s price. For most currency pairs, such as EURUSD, where the price is displayed as 1.11115, the pip is at the 4th decimal place, so the pip size is 0.0001.
Pip Value represents the monetary gain or loss for a one-pip movement. It is calculated using the formula:
Pip Value = Number of Lots x Contract Size x Pip Size.
Our trader’s calculator can help you determine these values.
Leverage and Margin
Leverage is the ratio of equity to borrowed capital and directly affects the margin required for trading an instrument. FxPro provides up to 1
leverage on most trading instruments for both MT4 and MT5 accounts.
Margin is the amount of funds held in the account currency by a broker to keep an order open.
Higher leverage results in a lower margin requirement.
Balance, Equity, and Free Margin
Balance is the total financial result of all completed transactions and deposit/withdrawal operations in an account. It represents the amount of funds available before opening any orders or after closing all open orders.
The balance remains unchanged while orders are open.
When an order is opened, the balance combined with the profit or loss of the order equals Equity.
Equity = Balance +/- Profit/Loss
Part of the funds is held as a Margin when an order is open. The remaining funds are referred to as Free Margin.
Equity = Margin + Free Margin
Balance is the total financial result of all completed transactions and deposit/withdrawal operations in an account. It represents the amount of funds available before opening any orders or after closing all open orders.
The balance remains unchanged while orders are open.
When an order is opened, the balance combined with the profit or loss of the order equals Equity.
Equity = Balance +/- Profit/Loss
Part of the funds is held as a Margin when an order is open. The remaining funds are referred to as Free Margin.
Equity = Margin + Free Margin
Profit and Loss
Profit or Loss is determined by the difference between the closing and opening prices of an order.
Profit/Loss = Difference between closing and opening prices (in pips) x Pip Value
Buy orders profit when the price rises, whereas Sell orders profit when the price falls.
Conversely, Buy orders incur a loss when the price drops, while Sell orders lose when the price increases.
Margin Level, Margin Call, and Stop Out
The Margin Level represents the ratio of equity to margin, expressed as a percentage.
Margin Level = (Equity / Margin) x 100%
A Margin Call is a warning issued in the trading terminal, indicating that additional funds need to be deposited or positions need to be closed to prevent a stop-out. This alert is triggered when the Margin Level reaches the Margin Call threshold set by the broker.
A Stop Out occurs when the broker automatically closes positions once the Margin Level drops to the Stop Out level established for the account.
How to check your trading history
To access your trading history:
From Your Trading Terminal:
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MT4 or MT5 Desktop Terminals: Navigate to the Account History tab. Note that MT4 archives history after a minimum of 35 days to reduce server load, but you can still access your trading history through log files.
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MetaTrader Mobile Applications: Open the Journal tab to view the history of trades performed on your mobile device.
From Monthly/Daily Statements: FxPro sends account statements to your email daily and monthly (unless unsubscribed). These statements include your trading history.
Contacting Support: Reach out to the Support Team via email or chat. Provide your account number and secret word to request account history statements for your real accounts.
Is it possible to lose more money than I deposited?
FxPro offers Negative Balance Protection (NBP) for all clients, regardless of their categorization jurisdiction, thereby ensuring that you cannot lose more than your total deposits.
For more details please refer to our ‘Order Execution Policy’.
FxPro also provides a stop-out level, which will cause trades to be closed when a certain margin level % is reached. The stop-out level will depend on the account type and jurisdiction under which you are registered.
Conclusion: Efficient Deposits and Forex Trading with FxPro
Depositing funds and trading forex on FxPro is not only smooth but also highly efficient, allowing you to take full advantage of the market’s opportunities without unnecessary delays. The platform’s intuitive design ensures that your deposits are processed swiftly, and you can immediately start trading with access to advanced charting tools, real-time data, and a variety of order types. Whether you are managing multiple trades or adjusting your strategy on the fly, FxPro provides a stable and responsive environment that supports your trading goals, ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed.