Been tracking my trades for months now and results are all over the place depending on when I enter positions.
London session seems decent but wondering if there’s actually a sweet spot that most profitable traders stick to.
A lot of traders focus too much on session timing when they really need to improve their strategy.
I used to trade right at the London open and had decent results, but my performance improved significantly when I prioritized understanding market structure over just checking the clock.
Some weeks, trading the Asian range is profitable while other weeks, London breakouts fail. The key is to analyze the market’s behavior instead of rigidly following a set schedule.
Tokyo close into London open works best for me.
Frankfurt opens around 2-3am EST. It’s not as busy as the London overlap, but you’ll still see decent moves.
The London-New York overlap is my money maker. That 8am-12pm EST window has the best volume and cleanest moves.
Tried Asian sessions for years but the ranges are garbage unless you’re scalping yen. European morning is a mess with all the news.
It’s not just about session timing though. I track which pairs actually move during my hours. GBPUSD and EURUSD print money during London open, but AUDUSD just sits there.
Also learned to stay away from the last hour before sessions close. Gets choppy when the big guys start closing out.
Inconsistent results usually happen when you don’t adapt to what the market’s doing. Watch session volume, daily range, and news events. London open works great if the daily range is still building, but if a pair’s already moved big, you might be walking into a trap. Say EUR/USD normally moves 70 pips daily and it’s already down 65 pips - wait for the next session or pick a different pair.