Foundational Gold Market Education

Built on the standard.

2nines5 — named for 995, the LBMA Good Delivery minimum purity for physical gold. The standard for gold bars. The standard for gold education.

Why 2nines5?

Foundational education for retail gold traders — covering every way you can access the gold market.

Gold-Specific

Focused exclusively on gold instruments — XAU/USD spot, GC and MGC futures, and beyond. Depth, not breadth.

Foundation First

The basics every trader needs but most overlook. We fill the knowledge gaps that experience alone won't close.

Transparent

Free education. Clear sponsorships. No hidden agendas. Just the standard, applied to learning.

Two paths to trade gold

Pick your market.

2nines5 covers both routes retail traders use to access the gold market — choose the one that fits how you trade.

Path A

Spot Gold — XAU/USD

The forex-style approach to trading gold. Accessible to most retail traders globally via forex brokers. Lower entry capital. Restricted for US-based retail.

  • Live broker accounts
  • MT4, MT5, TradingView
  • Spreads, swaps, leverage
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Path B

Gold Futures — GC & MGC

The exchange-traded approach. Standard for US-based and professional retail. MGC micros make futures accessible to smaller accounts.

  • CME COMEX direct access
  • NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView
  • Margin, tick value, rollover
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