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How to Trade Volatility in the Forex Market
Volatility in forex refers to the magnitude of price swings. High volatility means big moves—great for profits but risky. Low volatility means ranges—often frustrating. Trading volatility isn't about predicting direction perfectly. It's about positioning for movement (or lack of it) with discipline.
Successful volatility trading uses volume price analysis (VPA) for confirmation. High volume on swings shows conviction. Low volume warns of traps. Quantum tools enhance this on MT5 or NinjaTrader.
This morning's price action on the British pound was classic, following the release of UK news and the BOE statement. The primary pair for trading is of course cable, but the price action here was extreme, whipsawing in a wide range and making it almost impossible to trade. So what's the answer?
In short, look to other currency pairs and, in particular, the cross-currency pairs. In this case it was the GBP/AUD which delivered tradable opportunities which the GBP/USD did not. So remember, when you...
And some more terrific volume trading lessons in the spot forex markets on NinjaTrader, this time on the GBP/NZD another cross currency pair. This month has seen the British pound moving strongly driven by both the US dollar and also Brexit, but on the cross-currency pairs we see once again some excellent trends.
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The agreement between EU member states on the bailout package would normally be perceived as good news by many forex traders, yet the euro has fallen. Here's why and it's all to do with the bond markets and in particular the spreads between Italy and Germany which hold the long term key for the direction of the single currency.
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In the first part of the London forex trading session, I explain all you need to know to trade the euro with confidence ahead of a busy week for the single currency. And the question moving forward is whether Italy will be the next country to leave the EU and return to the lire which allowed it to manage the economy by devaluation.
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How to Find the Best Times to Trade Forex Based on Volatility
Forex markets aren't equally volatile 24/5. Volatility spikes during high-liquidity overlaps. This creates bigger moves and better opportunities. Low-volatility periods often range—frustrating for trend traders. Finding the "best" times means matching your style to session volatility.
Throughout the trading session, volatility ebbs and flows and knowing when to trade and when to wait is key. In this session from the US futures trading session, we take a closer look at this aspect of trading through the prism of volatility.
Major Forex Sessions and Volatility Levels
The forex day divides into three main sessions (times in GMT, adjust for daylight saving):
Asian Session (Tokyo: ~00:00-09:00 GMT)
Low to moderate volatility.
Focus: JPY pairs (USD/JPY, AUD/JPY). Commodity currencies (AUD, NZD) move on China/Australia data.
Best for: Ranges or carry trades. Avoid if you need big swings.
London Session (08:00-17:00 GMT)
High volatility—liquidity surges at open.
EUR, GBP pairs dominate. Overlap with Europe drives early...
Stop loss placement is an art not a science, but when trading a breakout from congestion these levels are often very clearly defined for you. Discover why in this video and learn where to place them using the CME currency futures on NinjaTrader
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Sessions crossovers arrive daily and the big one is always when the London forex market gets underway with the deepest liquidity. This is when the market makers are at their most active from 8am UK time with volatility, reversals and congestion following. Some of the traps are on high volume as the market makers participate, others on low volume, but all are clearly signalled with volume price analysis and the volatility indicator for MT4, MT5, NinjaTrader or Tradestation.
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Watch Out for More Traps on Volatility and the News!
Volatility and news go hand in hand in forex trading. Releases create sharp moves. But they also set traps. False breakouts catch impatient traders. This is common in GBP/USD during European data. Here it's the GBP/USD as European data is released with the PMI data for France and Germany with the volatility indicator for MT5 and NinjaTrader signalling this clearly in all timeframes.
European PMI Data and GBP/USD Volatility
European PMI data for France and Germany drives early action. Strong figures boost risk sentiment. Weak ones favor caution. GBP/USD reacts fast. Volatility spikes at release. But not all moves last.
How Traps Form on News
News spikes often lack volume support. Price breaks levels. Traders chase. But low volume reveals weakness. Reversal follows. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots this—high price on low volume = trap.
Quantum Volatility Indicator Signals
The Quantum volatility indicator on MT5 and NinjaTrader signals clearly. It highlights expansion phases across timeframes. Spikes warn...
Many of the currency market pairs remain rangebound and trading in congestion ranges as risk on and risk off oscillates with the ebb and flow of pandemic news daily, with fundamental data taking a secondary role.
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