The trading platform operates 24 hours a day just as the global FOREX market runs around the clock.

However, many online FOREX market makers require the download and installation of software specific to theirown trading platform. Consequently, accessibility is limited to those terminals that have the software. Since FOREX trading is borderless, and may be performed at any given time, it is obviously advantageous to have access to trading from as many locations as possible. Most Trading Platforms are fully web-based systems, which means trading can be conducted from any computer connected to the internet. Traders are only required to log-in, ensure they have available funds to trade, or make new deposits, and commence trading.