Often overlooked by retail traders, the massive forex market has become very accessible to just about anyone. All you need to start trading currencies is a relatively modern Internet-connected device and a modest deposit to use as margin. Once you achieve consistent profitability trading forex, even while operating in a small trading account, your strategy can scale up to produce even more profits in a much larger trading account. Yet, this sounds easier in theory than it is in practice. The forex market requires patience, planning and discipline. You will have to resist the temptation of entering a trade for the sake of simply being in the market. While the forex market is typically slower-paced than some other asset classes, like stocks or commodities, currency trading is not without perils.