The Forex market never sleeps, but liquidity does. Track major global sessions and trade when the volume is highest for tighter spreads and better fills.
The most profitable time to trade is when two major sessions overlap. The London/New York overlap (13:00 - 17:00 UTC) accounts for over 50% of the daily trading volume.
During these windows, spreads are at their tightest and price action is the most reliable for technical analysis.
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