Elena Volkova
Financial Markets Expert · BrokerRank
Elena Volkov is a former FX trader at VTB Capital and independent broker analyst with 11 years of experience in forex, CFD, and crypto markets. Born in Moscow and now based in Nicosia, Cyprus, Elena specialises in CySEC-regulated brokers, forex trading platforms, MetaTrader 4/5 analysis, and cryptocurrency exchange reviews. She holds a Series 65 equivalent qualification.
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Articles by Elena
Options Greeks Explained: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega and Rho
NewTrading Taxes in Germany
NewHeikin Ashi Trading Strategy: How to Read and Trade HA Candles
NewHarmonic Patterns: Gartley, Butterfly, Bat and Crab Explained
NewDivergence Trading Strategy: RSI, MACD and Hidden Divergence
NewSupply and Demand Trading: Zones, Entries and Strategies
NewForex Regulation in Italy — Complete Guide
NewForex Regulation in Pakistan — Complete Guide
NewForex Regulation in Indonesia — Complete Guide
NewForex Regulation in Brazil — Complete Guide
NewForex Regulation in South Africa — Complete Guide
NewHow to Calculate Pip Value in Forex Trading
What is Arbitrage Trading? How to Profit from Price Differences
How to Deposit and Withdraw Money from a Broker
How to Open a Trading Account: Step-by-Step Guide
Kelly Criterion Explained: Optimal Position Sizing for Traders
Ichimoku Cloud Explained: How to Use This Powerful Indicator
AUD/USD Trading Guide: How to Trade the Aussie Dollar
Cash Account vs Margin Account: What's the Difference?
Dividend Tax UK: How Much Tax Do You Pay on Dividends?
Capital Gains Tax on Investments UK: Rates and Allowances
What Are Penny Stocks? Risks, Rewards and How to Trade Them
What is Yield Farming? How to Earn Passive Income in DeFi
What is an Altcoin? The Complete Guide to Alternative Cryptocurrencies
Chart Patterns Explained: Head and Shoulders, Double Top and More
Stochastic Oscillator Explained: How to Use It in Trading
Forex vs Stocks: Which is Better to Trade?
ISA vs SIPP: Which is Better for Your Retirement?
What is a Take Profit Order and How Does It Work?
Bollinger Bands Explained: Strategy and How to Use Them
Types of Trading Accounts Explained
What Are Crypto Futures? A Beginner's Guide
How to Buy Bitcoin: Step-by-Step Guide
Fundamental Analysis: How to Value Stocks and Currencies
Moving Averages Explained: SMA, EMA and How to Use Them
How to Start Forex Trading with $100
Forex Trading Hours: When Are the Best Times to Trade?
How to Trade Cryptocurrency: Beginner's Guide
What is a Pip in Forex?
How to Choose a Forex Broker
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