What the Data Tells Us
Based on EMAR Markets’ internal account opening statistics:
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September: 18.6% of new traders opened a Cent Account
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October: 17.9% chose a Cent Account
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November: 25% of new traders selected a Cent Account
📌 In November, one out of every four new traders started with a Cent Account.
This shows a growing trend where traders prefer starting with smaller risk and more controlled exposure.
What Is a Cent Account?
A Cent Account is a live trading account where your balance is shown in cents instead of dollars.
That means:
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$10 becomes 1,000 cents
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position sizes are naturally smaller
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margin requirements are lower
So traders still trade real markets, but with a gentler level of exposure.
Why Traders Prefer Cent Accounts
1️⃣ Lower Psychological Pressure
Seeing balances in cents makes trading feel less stressful. Losses don’t appear as large on the screen, which helps traders:
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stay calmer
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avoid revenge trading
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remain disciplined
2️⃣ Smaller Risk Per Trade
Because contract sizes are smaller:
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margin usage stays lower
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drawdowns are easier to control
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mistakes cost less
This makes Cent Accounts especially useful for:
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beginners
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strategy testing
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traders moving from demo to live
3️⃣ Real Market, Real Execution
A Cent Account is still a real trading account. Traders experience:
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real price movement
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real execution
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real trading emotions
Just with reduced exposure, which makes the learning curve smoother.
A Smarter Way to Start Trading
Many traders struggle early on not because their strategy is bad, but because:
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they risk too much
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they use oversized positions
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emotions take over their decisions
Cent Accounts give traders the chance to:
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start small
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learn steadily
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build confidence before scaling up
Cent Account on MT5 at EMAR Markets
With EMAR Markets, traders can open a Cent Account on MT5, designed for:
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small starting capital
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lighter margin pressure
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realistic learning conditions
It’s a practical way to:
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manage risk
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develop discipline
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grow gradually at your own pace
Final Thought
Trading isn’t about starting big.
It’s about lasting long enough to learn and improve.
Cent Accounts offer a real trading environment with controlled risk, making them an ideal first step for many traders.
