🕒 1. Tokyo Session (Asian Session)

• Time (GMT): 00:00 – 09:00

• Major Pairs: USD/JPY, AUD/JPY, NZD/JPY

• Traits:

  • Lower volatility

  • Slower price movement

  • Best for patient traders or those scalping Asian pairs

​

🕞 2. London Session

• Time (GMT): 08:00 – 17:00

• Major Pairs: GBP/USD, EUR/USD, USD/CHF

• Traits:

  • Highest liquidity and volatility

  • Big institutional moves often occur

  • Great session for trend and breakout strategies

​

🕘 3. New York Session

• Time (GMT): 13:00 – 22:00

• Major Pairs: USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CAD

• Traits:

  • Second highest volume

  • Strong reactions to news (especially USD)

  • Best time: London/New York Overlap

​

⚡ 4. London/New York Overlap

• Time (GMT): 13:00 – 17:00

• Traits:

  • Most volatile period of the day

  • Best for active trading, scalping, and catching breakouts

​

✅ Which Session Should You Trade?

• London: Best for beginners and intraday traders

• NY Overlap: Best for volatility and fast moves

• Tokyo: Best for low-volatility scalping or Asian pairs