When Is The Best Time To Trade Forex?
Have you ever asked yourself why is it that sometimes the Forex market seems “sleepy” whatever you try to do seems like you are just wasting your time and efforts? now is the time to find out why. I have people asking me sometimes how do I cope with training others, running this blog and at the same time manage to trade my own account, it is simply because I do not just trade at random times, I choose my markets wisely, there are times that I do not trade.
It has been said that the Forex market is open 24 hours, 5 and half days a week, but still there are times when you just have to stay away from the Forex markets. It might seem like it is not important to know the best time to trade Forex, but it is.
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When Should You Trade Forex And Why?
The best time to trade Forex is when the market is active which then means more volumes of trades are being made on the market. Actively traded markets create more opportunities to trade and make profits while calm and slow markets will actually waste time and efforts, they are kind of”sleepy”.
Many traders are not really taking this into consideration, they just trade at any time because of the fact that the Forex market is open 24 hours a day, but the truth is there are good and the not so good times to trade, some traders know this but they choose to ignore it anyway. Before we can talk about the best time to trade Forex, there are 3 things that I think every Forex trader should adopt:
- Make profits
- Keep profits
- Repeat
Forex Market Hours
The Forex market has no physical location where all the buying and selling take place, therefore it allows anyone from any part of the world to participate, when one market closes another market opens giving everyone across the globe an opportunity to get their share of this trillion-dollar pie, but you have to know the best time to trade Forex.
The Forex market consists of four sessions, they open and close at different times, see table below.
Now that you know the opening and closing times for each Forex market, you can make informed decisions on when will be the best time to trade Forex for you.
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It is also reported by many traders that EUR pairs and GBP pairs are mostly traded during the London session, till we meet again , thank you for stopping by and reading my post.
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Good day Ms Malatsi
I am so interested in trading. Be it physical or paper trading. My only challenge is the lack of information and proper guide in do it.
Is there a way to follow up or subscribe to your post and receive the update randomly?
Your help will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Peter Themba
Good day Peter Themba, thank you for your question, yes you can subscribe to receive the posts every time i publish new post direct to your email ,look for “SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG” tab found on the right hand side of this post, you put your email there,confirmation email will be sent to your inbox(you can check it on spam folder),if you use gmail it might be on PROMOTIONS tab,or spam, login to your email and click the confirmation link and you will be receiving weekly posts as i publish,but please note that it is not enough to teach you how to get started ,the blog is mainly for those who are trading already to get more tips and to mainly learn from my mistakes that i always share here on this platform, i can assist you though, what you need is to enrol for private lessons, i will send you an email and we can take it from there, thanks again for stopping by.
Thank you for your prompt reply. I will be intouch the soonest
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Ntombi now that i know the sessions i still can’t separate which pairs falls into which session can you break them for me, now that i now know that EUR and GBP normally use London? thanks
Thank you very much Musa for reading my post, it is not necessarily the matter of categorizing currency pairs per trading session, but rather knowing the best time to trade, you can pick the session according to your availability, EUR and GBP are not the only currency pairs you can trade during London session, but rather my observation especially when there are economic news flowing that are specific to those pairs on that particular day.
Hi Musa
You can also read the following recommended posts for you:
https://learnfxtrading.net/london-session/
https://learnfxtrading.net/best-days-to-trade-forex/
Hi Ntombi,
I am interested in enrolling for private tutoring with you, how do I go about? I’m based at durban.
Thank you for the information you share on your blog it is very good.
Thank you Nandipha, distance is not an issue,please kindly add me on Facebook for private chat,i wil also send you an email to talk more,or simply call me on 078 304 8481,whatsapp as well using the same number,thank you.
Hi Ntombi,
I find your information very useful not only to those who are already trading but also to us who have not started yet. I personally am so much empowered by your blog that is just a click away from my Lap Top and all the information that you have shared so far free of charge on your blog. I must say I am now more than willing to start trading and consider it my career. Therefore I would also like to enroll for private lessons very soon.
Just one question for you my sister. Can one consider Trading a career or one has to be working and do trading occasionally?
Hi Modise
Thank you for coming here,i am glad you find it informative, it is good to know that there are readers on the blog, and it is people like you that i am trying to reach out to, people who have other commitments like work or other businesses, knowing the Forex market hours can also help you decide your own trading hours, so you can carry on with work while you make time to trade as well, to me it is a career now as i do it fulltime, but it wasn’t always easy, but your approach counts, if you are in in for a quick buck, you will crush, treat it like any business, you will then make it, i am looking forward to have you in my class, thanks again.
Hi Ntombi, count me in. I have an interest after my occurrence with your blog. its indeed informative.
Hi Gugu
Thank you for your comment, just let me know if there is anything I can assist you with, If it is private lessons, kindly send me an email admin@learnfxtrading.net and I will reply with further details.
Thanks again
i will definitely whatsapp you
Hi Maqhawe
Whatsapp number: 076 966 9392, thank you for stopping by
Hi Ntombi
I’m First time participant within the Trading community, forgive me if I might a question that you might have answered already. I need you to help me out with the best times to trade the markets be it Shares or Forex
Hi Sabelo
You do not need to apologize its OK, it is covered in this very same post that you are commenting at, the most traded is London session (download the image and see both New York time and local time). But it also depends on the market conditions, sometimes even during Asian session (see image on the post for local time) the market may provide trading opportunities. If you still feel so confused, you can Whatsapp me: 076 966 9392, thank you.
Hi Ntombi
Your posts are very educational and very realistic.I already feel like a trader even before I begin my lessons.I cannot wait to implement everything that I am learning from you.Stay blessed !
Hi Tabisa
Thank you so much for a positive feedback. I try so hard to bring practical solutions.
Evening Ntombi
Thank you so much for always enlightening us with this block.Please clarrify this to me .Which pairs to i trade under each trading seasion?
Hello Fridah
Thank you for stopping by and reading my posts. You can find the required information here: https://learnfxtrading.net/london-session/
Love your blog
Hello Bonga
Thank you so much, that’s a positive feedback and it pushes me to write more. I hope you have subscribed for future posts.
Very useful information Ntombi reall it gives exactly the right information we must concider before placing a trade
Good evening Vincent
Thank you for reading, you can download and print the table of sessions as well. I am glad you found the information useful
I am subscribing too, Your help gives hope and I’d like to chat with you whenever I experience a problem
Hi Avuyile
Thank you so much for your feedback. You can chat with me via FB or WhatsApp: +27 76 9669392
that make me understand everything now
Hi Lindokuhle
I am glad I could help, thank you for stopping by.
thanks for your skills
Hi Lindokuhle
Thank you for your comment
Hi I wanna start trading But I dnt know where to start.ive tried different demos bt I dnt know how to subscribe for a live account
Hi Sindie
Thank you for reading my blogposts. I am willing to help you. Kindly whatsapp me on 076 966 9392 or 064 510 4132 for instant chat
What a useless post.
Hi
I also see how useless it is by the way people shared it and how everyone is always thanking me for this post. Probably it was not what you wanted. Thank you for adding traffic here, you are much appreciated.Keep searching the net and I hope you find a useful post that will tell you more about the market hours.
Hi there my name is ash and i started reading up on forex trading a few months ago and started demo trading with my swing strategy im really making good pips more gains then losses but one problem i have before i start trading real money is where to get the best economic news and updates fast… and how to use the news by trading the correct time and currency for that specific period. and who is the best broker to use thts regulated.
Hello Ash
Thank you for your comment. You can subscribe to this blog for detailed weekly news. For the outcomes of the economic events you can go to forexfactory.com. For more details on how to use the news you can whatsapp me on +27 76 966 9392 / +27 64 510 4132. For the best broker that can fulfill your needs, you can check out these recommended ones here: https://learnfxtrading.net/fsb-regulated-forex-brokers-in-south-africa/. Should you need assistance I will be on my WhatsApp. Thank you for stopping by.
Hello sisi I love your blog wow you such a smart lady I am inspired and your blog is very informative thanks and be blessed. I just subscribed I will also follow you on twitter.
Hi Ntokozo
Thank you for so much for reading, subscribing and for your positive feedback. I am glad I could help. You might also like the following posts: https://learnfxtrading.net/london-session/
https://learnfxtrading.net/forex-trading-on-bank-holidays/
https://learnfxtrading.net/best-days-to-trade-forex/
Ms Malatsi
My name is Winston and i have started forex trading but seems to make no profits just losses. Will you be able to assist me please.
Thank you.
Hi Winston
Thank you for reading here and for your comment. Kindly WhatsApp me on +27 64 510 4132 or +27 76 966 9392 for instant chat. Let me hear more about your challenges. Thank you.
Good day ntombi, you speaking to sakhile, I would like to get upcoming events in the world news. That may affect market movement
Hi Sakhile
Please subscribe to this blog, you will get my weekly economic news. You can check this week’s economic news here: https://learnfxtrading.net/economic-news-05-09-june/.
I would also like to get trading signals, I would like to know how do I go on doing that and are the costs
Hi Sakhile
Thank you for stopping by. I do not sell trading signals. I only trade with my mentees on a daily basis. Should you wish to be part of us, you can register yourself here: https://learnfxtrading.net/learn-forex-trading-the-easy-way/
Hello Ntombi, i would like to know if you can tell me how to trade speeches as i find it very confusing
Hi Ntuthuko
Thank you for your comment. Trading speeches is not a straight forward “affair”. I cannot give a straight answer over a comment. Kindly whatsapp me on +27 64 510 4132 for a brief chat. Thank you for stopping by
hey ntombi, I’d like to lnow how much are your tutoring lessons
Hi Sthembiso
Please kindly check all details on this page here : https://learnfxtrading.net/private-forex-coaching/. You will also find my numbers for instant whatsapp chat there.
hi Ntombi my sis
thabang here, im trading binary and I cant seem to get profits cz 90% of the time I make a loss, is it because I trade 1min candles or what???
thanx
Hi Thabang
I do not trade binary, I cannot comment on them
Hi Ntombi, just came across your feeding blog and went hooked, you’re such a dope ” I must say,
I love to become a successful trader not long from now, just heard and jump into it recently, but honestly need a good vibration of energy bout it, I believe you will make that imprint in my mind,
Hi Thami
Thank you for your comment. You might also like to read https://learnfxtrading.net/best-days-to-trade-forex/
https://learnfxtrading.net/forex-trading-on-bank-holidays/
https://learnfxtrading.net/london-session/. Thank you for the positive feedback. I promise to stay Dope *smiles
Thank you ms Malatsi with this useful information , this was confusing me , now i will cofus on trading EUR n US sessions…
Hi Mthokozisi
Thank you for your comment. You are most welcome and I am glad you found something useful on this post.
Hi Ntombi
I just subscribed in your blog, I enjoyed reading it and gain so much knowledge on this industry and also knowing you. I’m so looking forward on joining your classes and mentorship.
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Hi there Ntombi, thanks a lot for this info. You are smart.
Hi Korsh
You are most welcome. Thank you for reading.
hello Ntombi, I just started trading , I wold like you to assists which currency pairs to trade per week that are profitable. can you send every week best pairs to trade.
Good day Nellie
Thank you for reading and for your comment. Unfortunately I do not give out signals or suggest pairs to trade. But you can subscribe to this blog and you’ll get weekly news where you’ll see the currencies that will be in focus for that particular week. I do suggestions and discussions on my private coaching. You can view my private coaching here https://learnfxtrading.net/private-forex-coaching1/