Trader Infrastructure Set up Guide

To ensure that the Blue Point Trading trader has the proper infrastructure set up, the following is a list of requirements and helps that the trader should put in to place to enable their success. It is not only good that the trader has the proper trading tools but the communication and trader tools set up to become part of the Blue Point Trading team.

  1. Infrastructure: It will be required to ensure you have the adequate technical infrastructure in your home or office. This should include a dedicated work environment free from physical distractions. You should have a good workable desk and a very comfortable chair – you will need it. The following is a list of what we believe are the minimum technical infrastructure elements you should have:
    • PC CPU: Pentium 4 2.4GHz+ or AMD 2400xp+
    • System Memory (RAM): 4 GB
    • Operating System: Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, or Windows 7
    • Virus protector
    • Hard Disk: 80GB free space
    • 2 X 19in monitors (more is better)
    • ADSL or Cable Internet with at least 512 Kbs
    • Webcam
    • Headset with microphone
    • Good wireless mouse
  2. Trading Platform: Blue Point Trading along with its designated partner broker, Ava FX, provides you with an extensive trading platform to perform your trading. To download click here. Please review the user guide material and become very familiar with its set up and use. Sign up for your demo account (USD) by clicking here:



    The login and password you choose should be forwarded to Blue Point Trading for monitoring purposes. For information about the feature rich AVA Trader mobile platform click here.
  3. Skype: In order to communicate between Blue Point Trading management and the trader, both should be available by phone. However, the use of Skype (download here) can defray a lot of your telephony costs as well as the use of video to enhance the communication. Please make available your Skype address and add your contact to the Blue Point Trading team Skype address books.
  4. Trading Floor: The Trading Floor is available to you to contact us and discuss with other traders to ask questions in real time. You may self register for this.
  5. Office Documents: Blue Point Trading uses an open document standard (ods). You can download these office open source tools here.
  6. eLearning Trader Trading Course: Blue Point Trading uses an eLearning environment to allow traders to complete their eLearning Trader Training Course. The link for this can be found in the Tool Box. The user name and password is provided by Bluepoint Trading.
  7. Database Management System: Blue Point Trading uses a its own Database Management System to allow traders to enter on line their Trade Plans and Trade Journal entries as well as view their statements online real-time. The link for this can be found in the Tool Box. The user name and password is provided by Blue Point Trading.
  8. Business Cards: We recommend that you personalise and incorporate the Blue Point Trading team spirit by getting your own business cards. Here is a model to follow with our logo jpeg you will need to create your own business cards. You may use the title as “Independent Trader” with your own phone number and address. Here is a link to a company that can do this.
  9. Blue Point Trading does not provide infrastructure support – this is the responsibility of the trader. The trader is expected to understand and know how to put in place these necessary tools. This includes ensuring that all technical elements are kept up to date. The tools shown here, each have help and support at their respective websites and within the tools themselves. However if all else fails and if we can provide any guidance, please feel free to contact us.