While it may not seem possible for currency trading and Forex brokers to be mentioned in the same breath, they are intertwined. Trading of currency aka Forex trading is one of the hottest markets to trade in due to high liquidity. Brokers in this field not only trade for their clients, but also teach and support other clients that want to trade themselves. The only choice that one may have would be to trade or have the broker trade for you. If you are unable to trade yourself, consider using a broker to trade.
 

However, if you want to do currency trading yourself, and you have no knowledge, sign up for Forex brokers and take the training. A qualified broker will have high quality training and be knowledgeable in the Forex field. Even if you do have substantial knowledge, you will still need to sign up with a broker. This is essential in order to trade in the market. Each of these brokers will have different trading platforms, and it would be wise to research carefully. Make sure your broker is licensed, qualified and regulated by his or her home country.
While you can use comparison sites to compare Forex Brokers, they are not all impartial. Competition is high with currency trading, and not all brokers are ethical. Some of these Forex online sites are created specifically towards certain brokers, so take your time. This is a financial decision and the wrong one will spell disaster with the trader left holding the bag. Another thing that must be done before signing up with a broker is ascertaining whether they accept traders in your country. Not everyone accepts everyone else, so research before signing up for an account. This can be very helpful for many different reasons.
One question that may come up would be why would traders go with Forex brokers that are licensed and regulated. The answer is quite simple, a non–regulated broker is likely to drain your account, then disappear. There is no recourse to recoup your losses when you are currency trading. Not every broker has your best interests at heart. So be wary and consider your choice. Ask questions of the broker before making a decision to trade or let him or her trade your money in the Forex market.  While trading in the market is speculative, nothing needs to add to that.
It would be wise to contact several different Forex brokers before getting involved with currency trading. Make sure you understand completely everything about the contract, broker, platform and so on. Fees, account fees and everything else should be agreed upon before signing an account. Withdrawal fees, how to withdraw and other questions should also be asked. Knowing the trading platforms that are available as well as whether they have training is going to be beneficial to the trader. If something is not clear, get the information clearly. Remember that the more that you know about the broker and the trading account, the better off you will be.