That means U.S. retail forex traders can trade on non-registered foreign bank forex platforms until July 16, 2011.

FORBES: Forex Traders Have A Little More Time

We answer a key question about whether a U.S. retail forex trader can trade on a non-RFED registered foreign platform after the Oct. 18 registration due date (90 days after Dodd-Frank Fin Reg enactment).

FORBES: Forex Traders Have A Little More Time

American forex traders are being forced to trade with no more than 50:1 leverage on the major currencies (20:1 on minors), FIFO (no hedging rule) and without any form of money protection.

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The forex markets can be an exciting and lucrative market to trade if you thoroughly understand how to buy and sell currencies.

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Still, the harsh investing reality of forex trading lives on: You need to be on the right side of the trade to make money, and you can lose your shirt if you are not careful.

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Gaining an extra 270 days to trade on a non-registered foreign bank platform can help many retail forex traders who are not otherwise ready to begin trading under the new CFTC rules, which include 50:1 margin on majors, 20:1 margin on minors, the hedging rule and no FDIC, SPIC or segregation protection.

FORBES: Forex Traders Have A Little More Time