How does one trade the markets? Trying to trade every tick is sure to blow your account.

Ask me about it.
How do you build an account? Do you aim for a % return per week? Do you aim for X pips per week? Do you just take what the market gives you? The last option sounds fine and dandy, but how do you determine what that figure is?
What is the best way to start building an account?
Cheers and have a great day or night, where ever you are.