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Market Timing
London Session vs. New York Open: Timing Your Entries for Profit
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KTTRFX Team May 19, 2026
London vs. New York: Session Timing
The forex market is open 24 hours a day, but not all hours are equal. The highest volatility and volume occur when the major sessions overlap.
The London Session
Known for the "London Judas Swing"—a manipulation phase that sets the trend for the day.
The New York Session
Usually offers continuation or a reversal during the "London Close" around 10 AM EST.
The Overlap
The period when both London and New York are open is the most liquid time of the day. This is when the biggest institutional moves often happen.
Which Session Should You Trade?
It depends on your lifestyle and the pairs you're trading. We provide setups for both sessions in our signals group.
Final Word
Wait for the "Killzones"—specific high-probabilty times where Smart Money enters the market.