Saqib Iqbal

Saqib Iqbal

  • 11+ years of experience as a Forex trader and a market analyst.
  • Market analyst for top news websites and Forex brokers.
  • Writes for top websites like FxStreet, Top1Markets, ForexCrunch, and EconomyWatch.

Saqib Iqbal has established himself as a standout figure in the trading industry, known for his innovative trading approach that consistently yields outstanding results.

His journey in the financial sector began in 2011, when he embarked on his career as an MBA student.

Since then, Saqib has refined his skills, expanded his investment portfolio, and accumulated a wealth of diverse experience.

His qualifications include advanced training in Volume Spread Analysis, Bonds Spread Betting, and Digital Orderflow Analysis.

Moreover, he has developed significant expertise in financial journalism, mentoring aspiring traders, and offering financial consulting services.

Retail Bets Big on AI Before Fed Rate Decision

With the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates in September 2025, retail investors find themselves in a paradoxical position. While major indices have surged to new highs, individual investors are displaying what analysts call “measured optimism”—remaining cautious on the broader market while placing concentrated, speculative bets on a handful of high-beta, narrative-driven stocks. This […]
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Updated: Sep 17, 2025

Gold vs. Bitcoin: The Behavioral Divide That’s Reshaping Modern Investment Strategy

New research reveals stark behavioral differences between gold and Bitcoin investors, challenging conventional wisdom about these inflation hedges and their roles in modern portfolios. The post-pandemic economic landscape has fundamentally altered how investors think about protecting wealth against inflation. While gold has served as humanity’s premier store of value for millennia, Bitcoin has emerged as […]
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Updated: Sep 16, 2025

How to Verify Your IQ Option Account Without Getting Rejected

Why Account Verification Matters More Than You Think If you’ve ever used IQ Option for more than a few demo trades, you’ll eventually hit a wall: the verification process. And if you’re anything like me when I started, you’ll probably think: “How hard can it be?” That was my mindset too until I got a […]
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Trading vs Gaming on IQ Option: Are You Treating It as a Casino?

When Trading Felt Like a Mobile Game….. The first time I used IQ Option, I didn’t think I was doing anything wrong. I just opened the platform, clicked “Call” on EUR/USD, and watched the timer tick down. Thirty seconds later, I won. That rush, it hit like a dopamine shot. I kept going. No chart […]
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Silver’s Next Big Run: Why Retail Traders Are Betting Against Gold

Analysis reveals shifting capital flows favor silver over traditional safe-haven as stagflation fears mount As inflation concerns resurface and stagflation looms, retail traders are making a calculated bet: silver, not gold, represents the next major precious metals opportunity. With silver posting 40% year-to-date gains¹ compared to gold’s more modest appreciation, market data suggests a fundamental […]
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Freelance Traders’ Real Use of IQ Option Tools – Interviews & Examples

Most articles about IQ Option just list its tools like a product brochure. MACD. Bollinger Bands. Multi-charts. But no one really shows how real traders use them, especially not freelance traders working on their own terms. So I reached out to five freelance traders I’ve met through Discord, Reddit, and Twitter. People who actually use […]
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Is IQ Option Safe for Large Accounts? Over $10K Test & Risk Assessment

Six months ago, I made a decision that kept me awake for three nights straight. I was going to deposit $15,000 into my IQ Option account and test their platform with real money that would genuinely hurt to lose. Not play money. Not funds I could laugh off if they disappeared. Serious capital that represented […]
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Is IQ Option a Scam or Legit? I Put My Money In So You Don’t Have To

I’ve been trading for a while, and like many others, I kept coming across IQ Option ads on YouTube and finance blogs. The platform looked slick. Promising. A bit too promising, actually. “Is IQ Option legit or just another polished scam?” That question wouldn’t leave my head. And the more I searched Google, the more […]
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The Psychology of Age: How Generational Biases Drive Trading Behavior

A data-driven analysis of how cognitive biases shape investment decisions across four generations of American traders The democratization of financial markets has unleashed a new era of retail investing, but with it comes a complex web of psychological traps that vary dramatically by age. New research examining American investors across four age groups reveals striking […]
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The Gender Investment Paradox: How Women Outperform Despite Lower Market Participation

Comprehensive market analysis reveals women achieve superior returns through disciplined strategies while men dominate trading volume—a counterintuitive pattern reshaping investment philosophy. Executive Overview: The Market Participation Disparity The landscape of U.S. online trading reveals a striking imbalance that challenges conventional wisdom about financial market participation and performance. While demographic data shows overwhelming male dominance in […]
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Updated: Aug 27, 2025