Often traders take part in InstaForex contests because they want to perfect their skills, test new strategies and compete with experienced rivals. How much time does a trader need to become a professional? The winner of “Real Scalping InstaForex” contest – Ednei Jorge de Souza answered this and other questions.

IFX: How long have you been familiar with Forex market?
ES: I know forex for approximately 4 years.

IFX: How long have you been engaged in the currency trading?
ES: I am a Forex trader for three years.

IFX: What exactly attracted you in trading activity?
ES: The possibility to work at any time as the market operates 24 hours a day. I am married and have a little daughter, and I work 8 hours a day and I am also a student, so my time is very scarce.

IFX: How long do you work with InstaForex?
ES: Almost two years.

IFX: Why did you choose InstaForex Company among all others?
ES: InstaForex offers a great variety of currency pairs and MetaTrader 4, quick orders and excellent support, plus an amazing bonus.

IFX: Why did you decide to join the contest “Real Scalping InstaForex “?
ES: I have participated in other contests, but this one I believed was the type most suited my profile.

IFX: Were you surprised by the contest totals or you were sure in the victory?
ES: Although my experience and good placement in other competitions I was surprised at first.

IFX: How do you think what was the driving force which helped you to get the winning place?
ES: A little knowledge of graphic analysis coupled with the monitoring of news impacting the market.

IFX: Which contests held by InstaForex did you take part in or planning to?
ES: Real Scalping InstaForex, Lucky Trader, InstaForex Sniper. I have participated and intend to participate in InstaForex Great Race 2011, but missed the application deadline for the first phase.

IFX: And the last question, what is trading for you: the job or a lifestyle?
ES: Lifestyle and aggregate income, because I love Forex!

Added by Yana Krupko,
InstaForex PR-manager