Is learning forex from YouTube sufficient, or should you take a course?

Learning forex from YouTube provides free and quick access, but the material is often fragmented and unstructured. Paid courses are usually more systematic, offer mentors, and provide hands-on practice. The choice depends on your needs: learn independently to save money, or take a course for intensive guidance and more focused learning discipline. Which one should you choose?

I'd choose free corses from Youtube. It's only a theory, not matter is it free or paid. You can learn only on practice. 

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Wow, that's very interesting. What did you get there? Did the account generate any profits? I'm currently using a bonus account from Headway where we can withdraw profits without making a deposit.

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Any recommendations on who to follow? I'm new to trading and need good role models, and mentors. TIA

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You can learn the basics from YouTube, no doubt. There’s plenty of good content out there, but it’s scattered and you’ll spend a lot of time piecing things together. Courses can give you structure, but most of them just repackage free stuff and throw in a price tag.

What actually makes the difference is getting your hands dirty. Spend time on the charts, trade small, and keep a journal of every decision you make. That feedback loop is what teaches you, not some video or course.

I highly recommend the course, but not just any course, rather one based on fundamental analysis and quantitative analysis. Technical analysis and psychology do not work because 99% of people study precisely that, and the crowd never makes money in the market. On top of everything else, amateur or novice traders are unable to look at themselves from a different angle and correct their mistakes. If they could, they would have done so long ago, which is why they need an outside perspective. My answer is simple: the information on YouTube is not enough...What's the point of reading books and watching videos if they don't lead to anything?

YouTube’s great for ideas but a course gives you a proper foundation. I’d say do the course first to nail the basics then hit YouTube for extra tips or new stuff.