Market Overview

Track real-time prices and price changes across the world's major markets — Forex, Indices, US Stocks, Commodities, and Cryptocurrencies. Use it to check market conditions before trading or to discover your next opportunity.

Tutorial / How to Use

How to Read & Use This Tool

Market Status lets you quickly check the rates and price changes of major symbols and trending symbols at a glance. Learn how to use the "Major / Featured" buttons and asset class tabs to grasp the entire market and discover trading opportunities.

13 Key Terms to Know First

Just understanding these 3 terms before using this tool will dramatically speed up your learning.

① Current Price (Quote)

The latest trading price of each symbol. Displayed in each row of Market Status and updated in real time. In FX, there are two types of quotes — bid (ASK) and offer (BID) — and the difference between them is called the spread.

② Asset Class

A categorization of financial instruments. FX (currency pairs), stock indices, commodities (gold, oil, etc.), cryptocurrencies, and more — each is a group of instruments with distinct characteristics.

③ Change Rate (Percentage Change)

The price change from the previous day's close, expressed as a percentage. Positive means rise, negative means decline. Symbols with larger change rates have higher volatility and more short-term trading opportunities.

2What Can This Tool Do?

Grasp the Whole Market Instantly

Display multiple symbols' current prices and change rates in a list. Without opening individual charts one by one, get the whole market feel from a single screen.

Discover Opportunities with Major / Featured

The "Major" button shows representative symbols for daily checking; the "Featured" button shows currently moving trend symbols. Quickly discover trading opportunities.

Filter by Asset Class

Switch view by category — FX, stock indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies — using tabs. Concentrate on the asset classes you're interested in for focused analysis.

3Using the "Major" and "Featured" Buttons

The two buttons at the top of the Market Status screen let you switch which symbol list is displayed. Each has different purposes, so using them appropriately for each scenario is the key.

● Major

High-Volume, High-Liquidity Representative Symbols

Displays a list of the most actively traded representative symbols in the market — major currency pairs like EUR/USD and USD/JPY, major indices like S&P 500 and Nasdaq, representative commodities like gold and oil, and Bitcoin.

Examples

EURUSD+0.45%

USDJPY−0.32%

XAUUSD+0.45%

SPX500−0.32%

📍 Recommended: Morning market check, daily routine

★ Featured

Trending Symbols with Notable Movement

Extracts and displays symbols that are seeing significant moves on the day, ones driven by news or economic indicators, or ones with surging trading volume. The content changes in real time.

Examples

BTCUSD+4.82%

GBPJPY−1.95%

USOIL+4.82%

NAS100−1.95%

📍 Recommended: Discovering short-term opportunities, active trading hours

💡 Use Both for the Best ResultsFirst grasp the overall view with "Major," then scan today's active symbols with "Featured" — this routine is effective. Morning check with "Major," frequent "Featured" checks during active hours — this division of labor is recommended.

4Filtering by Asset Class Tabs

Use the tabs at the top of the screen to filter displayed symbols by product category. Concentrating on the asset classes you're interested in reduces noise and enables efficient analysis.

AllFXIndicesCommoditiesCryptoStocks (CFD)

📊All

Cross-displays all asset classes. Use when you want to view the entire market. Effective when combined with the "Major / Featured" switch.

💱FX

Displays only currency pairs (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD, etc.). The basic tab for traders focused on FX.

📈Indices

Displays major stock indices (S&P 500, Nikkei 225, DAX, etc.). Get an overview of global stock market trends.

🥇Commodities

Commodity futures like gold (XAUUSD), silver (XAGUSD), oil (USOIL), natural gas, etc. Useful for inflation and geopolitical risk reference.

₿Crypto

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Note that these trade 24 hours and have extreme volatility.

🏢Stocks (CFD)

U.S. individual stock CFDs. Check symbols moving significantly on earnings releases and company news.

⚠️ Asset Classes Have Very Different CharacteristicsFX has high liquidity and narrow spreads / commodities are affected by geopolitics and supply/demand / cryptocurrencies move 24 hours with extreme volatility / indices have limited trading hours. When switching asset classes, always understand the characteristics of the product before trading.

55-Step Usage Workflow

Market Status is a "starting point tool" for grasping the entire market and narrowing down symbols worth deeper analysis. Make the following flow your daily routine.

Morning Check: "All × Major" for Market OverviewAt the start of the day, check overall market trends with asset class tab "All" + button "Major." See how major symbols are moving, which asset classes are strong/weak — all in 30 seconds.

Use "Featured" to Find Today's Active SymbolsSwitch to the "Featured" button to scan symbols moving significantly today. Symbols driven by news, economic indicators, or geopolitical events are listed.

Filter to Interesting Categories with Asset Class TabsSelect tabs for asset classes you're skilled in, or those with today's opportunities. Example: filter to "FX" if currency opportunities abound, or "Commodities" if commodities are moving.

Narrow Down to 2–4 Interesting SymbolsComprehensively consider change rate, spread, and whether you know the symbol to narrow down deep-analysis targets. Deciding "I won't look at symbols I don't know today" is important.

Click Symbols for Detailed Chart AnalysisClick narrowed-down symbols and analyze in detail with MT4/MT5 or other Research Hub tools (Trend Analysis, RSI Analysis, etc.). Set entry / stop loss / take profit, then make trading decisions.

6Do's and Don'ts

✔ Build It Into Your Morning RoutineMaking it a habit to check Market Status at the same time daily makes it easier to notice shifts in market flow. A short routine completing in 30 seconds to 1 minute is ideal.

✔ Use Both "Major" and "Featured"With only Major you miss opportunities; with only Featured you miss the overall view. Always check both to grasp both the broad view and the opportunities.

✔ Cross-Compare Asset ClassesCross-comparing multiple asset classes via the "All" tab reveals risk-on/risk-off market environments. Example: stocks rising + gold falling = risk-on trend.

✔ Combine with Other ToolsWhen you find a symbol of interest, analyze it in detail with Trend Analysis, RSI Analysis, Arbitrage Checker, etc. Market Status is the "entrance," other tools are for "deep dive."

✘ Don't Jump In Based on Price Moves AloneEntering immediately when you see a "+5%" surge is dangerous. Always check the background (news, indicators, geopolitics) and your understanding of the symbol before deciding.

✘ Don't Ignore SpreadsTrading based only on change rates can have spread costs eat into profits. Especially for short-term trading, avoid symbols with wide spreads. Build the habit of checking spreads in the list too.

✘ Don't Touch Symbols You Don't KnowTouching asset classes you don't know just because "they're moving" risks heavy losses from trading without understanding characteristics. Learn first, trade later.

✘ Don't Trade Without Checking NewsWhen a symbol moves significantly, there's always a cause. Jumping in without understanding the background (economic indicators, policy, geopolitics, company news) risks being caught in late-stage trends.

7Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What's the difference between "Major" and "Featured"?

"Major" displays a fixed list of representative symbols with the highest trading volume and liquidity in the market (e.g., EURUSD, USDJPY, XAUUSD, SPX500). "Featured" is a dynamically changing list reflecting current market conditions — symbols moving significantly today, news-driven symbols, surging volume symbols, etc. The trick is using them as "Major = continuous observation" and "Featured = today's opportunity discovery."

How is the change rate calculated?

Generally calculated as "(current price − previous day close) ÷ previous day close × 100." Positive values mean a rise from the previous day, negative values mean a decline. The reference time (JST / NY time / market-specific) may differ between asset classes and symbols, so focus on relative movements rather than absolute values.

How often is the display updated?

Price data is updated almost in real time. However, the composition of the "Featured" list updates every few to tens of minutes, reflecting current market conditions. Before and after important economic indicators, the content can change dramatically, so check frequently.

What happens when I click a symbol of interest?

Clicking a symbol takes you to that symbol's detailed chart or related analysis pages. Market Status is "the entrance to the entire market," and the linked pages are for "deep-dive analysis." When you find an interesting symbol, check it from multiple angles in the detail page — trend, RSI, support/resistance, etc.

Can I make trading decisions with this tool alone?

No. Market Status is a "screening tool" for which symbols deserve attention. Actual trading decisions should combine narrowed-down symbol's detailed chart analysis, technical indicators, fundamentals, and risk management (e.g., 1–2% of account per trade). This tool is a useful "entrance," but not designed for standalone trading.

Do trading hours differ by asset class?

Significantly. FX runs 24 hours on weekdays, stock indices follow each country's exchange hours (U.S. indices roughly during JST evening through early morning), commodities vary by product (gold close to 24 hours, oil limited times), cryptocurrencies trade 24 hours including weekends — 365 days a year. When switching asset classes, also check trading hours.

8Glossary (Mini-Dictionary for FX Beginners)

Asset Class: Categorization of financial instruments. FX, stock indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, etc. — groupings of instruments with distinct characteristics.
Current Price (Quote): Each symbol's latest trading price. Displayed in each row of Market Status and updated in real time. In FX, there are two types: bid and ask.
Major Symbols: Representative symbols with the highest trading volume and liquidity in the market. Includes major currency pairs like EURUSD and USDJPY, major indices like SPX500, and representative commodities like gold and oil.
Featured Symbols: A group of trending symbols extracted in real time — symbols moving significantly today, surging-volume symbols, etc. Useful for discovering short-term trading opportunities.
Change Rate (Percentage Change): The price change from the previous day's close, expressed as a percentage. Symbols with larger change rates have higher volatility.
Bid / Ask: Bid is the price at which traders can sell; ask is the price at which traders can buy. The difference between them is the spread.
Liquidity: The degree to which a symbol is actively traded. Higher liquidity means narrower spreads and easier execution at desired prices.
Spread: The difference between bid and ask prices. The effective trading cost from the FX broker — a type of fee incurred the moment you enter a trade.
Volatility: The size of price fluctuations. The higher, the more violent the movements, and the larger both opportunities and risks.
Risk-On / Risk-Off: The state of market participants' risk tolerance. Risk-on = funds flow into stocks and crypto; risk-off = funds flow into safe assets like gold and JPY.