What is Correlation?

The degree to which two currency pairs move together. EUR/USD and GBP/USD are positively correlated (~0.85). EUR/USD and USD/CHF are negatively correlated (~-0.90). Trading correlated pairs simultaneo

Correlation in Prop Firm Trading

The degree to which two currency pairs move together. EUR/USD and GBP/USD are positively correlated (~0.85). EUR/USD and USD/CHF are negatively correlated (~-0.90). Trading correlated pairs simultaneously effectively doubles your risk. Prop traders should treat correlated positions as one combined trade for risk management.

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