EUR/USD exchange rate (EURUSD) — live chart
Follow the live Euro / US Dollar price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves EURUSD.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Euro / US Dollar
EUR/USD is the exchange rate between the euro and the US dollar. The price shows how many US dollars one euro buys: when EURUSD rises, the euro is strengthening against the US dollar; when it falls, it is weakening. Traders often call it "Fiber".
EUR/USD is one of the major currency pairs, all of which are quoted against the US dollar and are generally among the most liquid in the market. The euro is the shared currency of the euro-area countries and is the second most widely held reserve currency. The US dollar is the world's main reserve currency and sits on one side of most foreign-exchange trades.
On Xellion's MT5 platform EURUSD is traded as a CFD, so you can go long or short without exchanging either currency. One standard lot is 100,000 euros, and one pip is 0.0001.
What moves the price
- The gap between interest rates set by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve, and expectations for where they go next
- Euro-area inflation and growth data, especially from Germany
- Business surveys such as the euro-area PMIs
- US inflation (CPI) and jobs reports such as Non-Farm Payrolls
- US Treasury yields
- Trade flows and major economic releases from the euro area and the United States
| Symbol | EURUSD |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 100,000 EUR |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
EURUSD questions
What does the EURUSD price mean?
It is the number of US dollars needed to buy one euro. A rising price means the euro is gaining against the US dollar; a falling price means it is losing ground.
When is EURUSD most active?
EURUSD trades around the clock on weekdays, but it is usually busiest during the London and New York sessions, and especially in the hours when the two sessions overlap. The forex market hours tool shows those sessions in your local time.
How much is one pip worth on EURUSD?
A pip on EURUSD is 0.0001. On one standard lot of 100,000 euros that is 10 USD per pip, converted into your account currency. The pip calculator works it out for any lot size.
How much margin do I need for one lot of EURUSD?
Margin is the position value divided by your leverage. One lot is 100,000 euros, so at 1:500 you need 200 EUR and at 1:100 you need 1,000 EUR, converted into your account currency. Leverage up to 1:2000 is available depending on your account; the margin calculator gives the exact figure.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure