Volatility and the crossover session
The crossover from one session to another is a dangerous time for forex traders and an extremely profitable one for the market makers. Why? Watch the video to discover why and what you are likely to see at every such period of the trading day, particularly in the Far East Asis to London crossover and later when the US markets open. Note the importance of having the volatility indicator from Quantum Trading which triggers in real-time and gives an instant warning of volatility in the market.
The indicator works on average true range and its power lies in forecasting what is likely to happen next which is either congestion, or a full reversal in trend.
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Introduction and currency array overview
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The speaker greets the audience warmly and mentions some technical difficulties with audio. They then begin discussing their experience monitoring the currency pair pound-yen, noting that it has moved over a hundred pips during the past hour.
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Using the currency...
VIX and US futures along with risk currencies confirm shift in sentiment
As the London forex session gets into full swing, sentiment is clearly displayed on the VIX which is trending lower as risk on sentiment returns with equities push ing higher on US futures markets. And of course currency flows from the yen and other risk currencies confirm the picture.
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Introduction and market context
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The speaker explains that Anna, who is Italian and has relatives in Italy, has been emotionally affected by the grim situation there in recent weeks. After apologizing for the emotional tone, the speaker shifts focus to their trading setup, mentioning the Aussie yen chart and TradingView on the screen as they prepare to start the analysis.
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TradingView indicators and VIX explained
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The speaker discusses various trading indicators displayed on their screen, mentioning the 4100 index which has recently opened and is climbing in real-time. They also note the DAX futures data is delayed on this feed, while the FTSE index...
Canadian dollar crushed as oil prices tumble
One of the relationships I cover in my free forex webclass is that between oil and the Canadian dollar, and it has never been more important following today's dramatic price action for both crude oil itself and broad market sentiment. So, with equity markets and oil in free fall, the CAD/JPY pair has delivered some wonderful trading opportunities, along with several others in the Canadian dollar complex. The combination of risk-off and oil has driven the pair lower still, following the gapped-down open under heavy selling as seen on the daily chart. Over the next few days it will be a question of watching the related markets of oil and equities for any recovery in the Canadian dollar.
The Canada-Oil Relationship: A Deep Dive into Economic Ties and Currency Market Impacts
Canada, often dubbed the "Great White North," is not just known for its vast landscapes and maple syrup—it's a powerhouse in global energy markets, particularly...
Crossover session traps
The crossover sessions in forex occur when trading in one timezone closes and another opens and can be a very dangerous time for traders. Why? Because this is where insider traps are set. The London open always is a fertile ground and there was a great example on the usd/jpy.
Heavy buying in the pair on the previous day resulted in a nice move higher in Asia with the pair moving into consolidation ahead of the London open.
Prior to the open the pair started to move higher on reasonable volume but reversed lower at the open on high volume until the hammer candle, again on high volume pushed the pair back towards the consolidation (the yellow line on the chart).
Session Crossover Traps: How Market Makers Catch Unwary Traders (and How to Avoid Them)
The session crossover — the moment one major trading session hands over to the next — is one of the most dangerous times of the day for...
