Trading on the Internet can be a little bit exciting and for those of you who have never done it before, it can also make you a little bit nervous. One of the first things that you should understand about trading on the Forex market is the fact that you’re going to need to use one of the Forex trading platforms that are available. The reason why this is the case is because it is necessary to use a broker in order to place your trades, whether you do so on the telephone or if you’re placing the trades over the Internet.