About FirstTick
FirstTick is an independent market analysis and trading guide website.
We are not a broker, we do not execute trades, and we do not provide investment or financial advice.
Our purpose is to help users understand how online trading platforms work, how markets behave, and what risks are involved — without hype or misleading claims.
Online trading can be confusing, especially for beginners.
There are many platforms, many products, and a lot of noise.
FirstTick exists to cut through that noise with clear, practical explanations.
What we do
• Explain how trading platforms such as Deriv and Axi are structured and how they operate
• Break down complex topics like CFDs, leverage, margin, and risk in plain English
• Provide factual, experience-based platform overviews — including limitations and risks
• Share market context and updates without trade signals or profit promises
What we do NOT do
• We do not recommend specific trades
• We do not guarantee profits or outcomes
• We do not offer personalized trading advice
• We do not act as a broker or financial intermediary
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on this website may be affiliate links.
This means we may earn a commission if you choose to visit a platform through those links, at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our content.
All platform explanations and comparisons are created for informational purposes only.
Important risk notice
Trading derivatives, including CFDs and options, involves significant risk and is not suitable for everyone.
Leverage can amplify both gains and losses, and it is possible to lose your entire investment.
Only trade with money you can afford to lose.
FirstTick is designed to inform, not to persuade.
Our goal is to help you make your own decisions with a clearer understanding of how markets and platforms work.
