When choosing a currency pair as a beginner, you should consider spreads, volatility, popularity and reliability. Major currency pairs accumulate the highest trading volume in the forex market which makes them more stable. EUR/USD is a pair that you should never miss as a newbie because of tight spreads and liquidity, it is easier to trade. You can also consider GBP/USD and USD/JPY. Don’t try to put your feet in too many currencies.