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DaPex LabsAnswer Capsule: Comparing Major & Minor Pairs vs Exotic Pairs. Beginners should stick to majors (EURUSD, USDJPY) for tight spreads and high liquidity. Intermediate traders can add crosses (EURGBP, GBPJPY). Avoid exotics entirely unless you have a specific fundamental reason — 50-pip spreads on USDTRY mean you start 50 pips in the red on every trade.
| Major & Minor Pairs | Exotic Pairs | Key Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majors (7 pairs) | 0.1-1.5 pips | Very High | EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD, etc. |
| Minors/Crosses | 0.5-3.0 pips | Medium-High | EURGBP, EURJPY, GBPJPY, etc. |
| Exotics | 5-50+ pips | Low | USDTRY, USDZAR, USDMXN, etc. |
| Gold (XAUUSD) | $0.20-0.50 | Very High | Behaves like a major. Tight spread. |
| Indices | 1-8 pts | High | US30, SP500, NAS100, GER40, HK50 |
| Oil (WTI/Brent) | $0.03-0.05 | High | Commodities. EIA data drives moves. |
Beginners should stick to majors (EURUSD, USDJPY) for tight spreads and high liquidity. Intermediate traders can add crosses (EURGBP, GBPJPY). Avoid exotics entirely unless you have a specific fundamental reason — 50-pip spreads on USDTRY mean you start 50 pips in the red on every trade.
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