How does forex leverage work on CoinUnited.io?

Forex trading on CoinUnited.io offers up to 2,000x leverage, enabling traders to control substantial positions with minimal capital. In practice, this means a $100 margin deposit can control a $200,000 forex position. Forex is inherently suited to leverage due to the relatively small daily price movements in currency pairs (typically 0.5-1%). Leverage amplifies these movements to generate meaningful returns. CoinUnited.io provides a Position Calculator on each asset page so you can preview your margin requirements and potential P&L at various price targets before entering a trade.

What are forex spreads and does CoinUnited.io charge them?

A forex spread is the difference between the bid price (what buyers pay) and the ask price (what sellers receive) for a currency pair. Spreads are the primary cost of forex trading on most platforms. CoinUnited.io operates on a volume-tiered fee model - 0.000% at the top VIP level - with competitive, transparent spreads. Our spreads are sourced directly from institutional liquidity providers, ensuring you get the tightest available pricing. For major pairs like EUR/USD, spreads are typically minimal, keeping your trading costs low even for high-frequency strategies.

What is the difference between major, minor, and exotic forex pairs?

Major pairs always include the US dollar and a major global currency (EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD). They offer the highest liquidity, tightest spreads, and most stable price action. Examples: EUR/USD, USD/JPY. Minor pairs (or cross pairs) don't include the US dollar but feature two major currencies. They have slightly wider spreads and moderate liquidity. Examples: EUR/GBP, AUD/NZD. Exotic pairs combine a major currency with an emerging market currency (TRY, ZAR, MXN, THB). They offer higher volatility and wider spreads but can present unique trading opportunities driven by local economic events and interest rate differentials.

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The forex market is the world's largest at $7.5 trillion daily volume, spanning major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), minors, and exotic currencies. CoinUnited.io offers 300+ pairs — including exotic currencies like THB, BWP, ZAR, and TRY that competitors don't carry — with up to 2000x leverage.

Spreads are tightest on majors and competitive on minors. Fund via crypto or fiat — both processed instantly, no multi-day wire transfer delays. Risk tools include guaranteed stops, leverage tiers, and real-time pip calculation. CU's exotic-pair coverage makes it suited for emerging-market hedging strategies and carry trades that mainstream brokers cannot accommodate.

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142 forex pairs available on CoinUnited.io

#	Name	symbol	Price	24h	Tier	Action
1	Euro / US Dollar	EURUSD	1.1249	-0.08%	A	Trade
2	British Pound / US Dollar	GBPUSD	1.3238	+0.32%	A	Trade
3	US Dollar / Japanese Yen	USDJPY	157.83	+0.01%	A	Trade
4	Australian Dollar / US Dollar	AUDUSD	0.6955	+0.36%	B	Trade
5	New Zealand Dollar / US Dollar	NZDUSD	0.5614	+0.17%	B	Trade
6	US Dollar / Canadian Dollar	USDCAD	1.4257	+0.23%	B	Trade
7	US Dollar / Swiss Franc	USDCHF	0.8288	-0.26%	B	Trade
8	British Pound / Japanese Yen	GBPJPY	208.96	+0.19%	B	Trade
9	US Dollar / Chinese Yuan	USDCNH	6.7060	-0.12%	B	Trade
10	US Dollar / Singapore Dollar	USDSGD	1.2795	-0.08%	B	Trade
11	Australian Dollar / Canadian Dollar	AUDCAD	0.9916	+0.60%	B	Trade
12	Euro / British Pound	EURGBP	0.8499	-0.25%	B	Trade
13	US Dollar / Turkish Lira	USDTRY	49.11	+0.03%	B	Trade
14	Australian Dollar / Swiss Franc	AUDCHF	0.5764	+0.10%	B	Trade
15	Australian Dollar / Japanese Yen	AUDJPY	109.78	+0.22%	B	Trade
16	Australian Dollar / New Zealand Dollar	AUDNZD	1.2388	+0.19%	B	Trade
17	Canadian Dollar/Swiss Franc	CADCHF	0.5813	-0.50%	B	Trade
18	Canadian Dollar / Japanese Yen	CADJPY	110.72	-0.38%	B	Trade
19	Swiss Franc / Japanese Yen	CHFJPY	190.46	+0.13%	B	Trade
20	Euro / Australian Dollar	EURAUD	1.6176	-0.28%	B	Trade
21	Euro / Canadian Dollar	EURCAD	1.6040	+0.32%	B	Trade
22	Euro / Swiss Franc	EURCHF	0.9325	-0.19%	B	Trade
23	Euro / Czech Koruna	EURCZK	24.44	-0.07%	B	Trade
24	Euro / Hong Kong Dollar	EURHKD	8.8288	+0.10%	B	Trade
25	Euro / Hungarian Forint	EURHUF	368.50	-0.16%	B	Trade
26	Euro / Japanese Yen	EURJPY	177.59	-0.06%	B	Trade
27	Euro / Norwegian Krone	EURNOK	10.82	-0.12%	B	Trade
28	Euro / New Zealand Dollar	EURNZD	2.0039	-0.10%	B	Trade
29	Euro / Polish Zloty	EURPLN	4.3845	+0.18%	B	Trade
30	Euro / Swedish Krona	EURSEK	11.30	-0.04%	B	Trade
31	Euro / Turkish Lira	EURTRY	55.29	-0.05%	B	Trade
32	British Pound / Australian Dollar	GBPAUD	1.9032	-0.04%	B	Trade
33	British Pound / Canadian Dollar	GBPCAD	1.8873	+0.56%	B	Trade
34	British Pound / Swiss Franc	GBPCHF	1.0971	+0.06%	B	Trade
35	British Pound / New Zealand Dollar	GBPNZD	2.3579	+0.15%	B	Trade
36	New Zealand Dollar / Canadian Dollar	NZDCAD	0.8004	+0.42%	B	Trade
37	New Zealand Dollar / Swiss Franc	NZDCHF	0.4653	-0.08%	B	Trade
38	New Zealand Dollar / Japanese Yen	NZDJPY	88.62	+0.04%	B	Trade
39	US Dollar / Czech Koruna	USDCZK	21.72	-0.15%	B	Trade
40	US Dollar / Hong Kong Dollar	USDHKD	7.8473	+0.02%	B	Trade
41	US Dollar / Hungarian Forint	USDHUF	327.48	-0.25%	B	Trade
42	US Dollar / Mexican Peso	USDMXN	18.16	-0.82%	B	Trade
43	US Dollar / Norwegian Krone	USDNOK	9.6151	-0.19%	B	Trade
44	US Dollar / Polish Zloty	USDPLN	3.8971	+0.10%	B	Trade
45	US Dollar / Swedish Krona	USDSEK	10.04	-0.12%	B	Trade
46	US Dollar / South African Rand	USDZAR	16.65	-0.26%	B	Trade
47	Australian Dollar / Chinese Yuan	AUDCNH	4.6642	+0.24%	B	Trade
48	Australian Dollar / Polish Zloty	AUDPLN	2.7106	+0.47%	B	Trade
49	Australian Dollar / Singapore Dollar	AUDSGD	0.8899	+0.28%	B	Trade
50	Swiss Franc / Polish Zloty	CHFPLN	4.7019	+0.37%	B	Trade

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CoinUnited.io provides access to 100+ forex pairs covering all major, minor, and exotic currency combinations. Major pairs include EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and USD/CHF — the most liquid instruments in global financial markets. Minor pairs like EUR/GBP, AUD/NZD, and GBP/JPY offer additional diversification. For traders seeking higher volatility and unique opportunities, we also offer exotic pairs featuring emerging market currencies. All pairs are available for CFD trading with real-time pricing sourced from top-tier liquidity providers.