What risks should I be aware of with automated trading?

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• How is FX Technology different from a forex trading academy?

  We are a software provider, not a school. We train you on using our AI Trading Systems — not on teaching discretionary trading strategies.

• What are common reasons an automated system might not trade?

  Market closed, risk limits reached, symbol/timeframe mismatch, platform permissions off, or broker restrictions. Checking the platform’s logs usually identifies the cause.

• What is an AI Trading System?

  It is a software that follows predefined rules to place and manage trades for you—without emotions—while you control risk settings.

• Why might trading pause around major market news?

  Spreads can widen and liquidity can thin during big announcements (e.g., CPI, NFP), so many traders choose to reduce or pause activity.

• Can I try it on a demo account first?

  Yes—highly recommended. A demo trading account lets you learn settings and evaluate behavior without financial risk.