Bitcoin ends 2025 with a sharp reversal: from record highs above USD 120,000 in the summer to levels below USD 82,000 in November. The correction was driven by a combination of factors: profit-taking, rising volatility, liquidity issues on several platforms, declining BTC ETF volumes, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tone, and uncertainty surrounding a possible US…
By the end of last week, volatility had slightly decreased, with most assets finishing the five-day period around key support and resistance zones. Market sentiment remains cautious, suggesting that investors are still awaiting clearer guidance from central banks, primarily the US Federal Reserve, regarding their monetary policy in the near and medium term. 💶 EUR/USD…
Understanding Forex Intervention Japanese Central Bank Intervention With the USDJPY climbing to its highest level since February, traders are watching closely for signs of how Japan’s new government might respond.Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama recently delivered another strong verbal warning about currency movements, saying he remains “highly alert” to market fluctuations. His comments have…
Financial markets ended October without any sharp changes. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut from 4.25% to 4.00% was received calmly by investors. Prices of both safe-haven and risk assets moved only slightly. The most notable market reaction after the Federal Reserve’s meeting on October 29 and the ECB’s meeting on October 30 was the…
Opening Week Gaps Explained Best Trades What Are Opening Week Gaps? An opening week gap refers to the difference between the previous Friday’s closing price and the Monday (or Sunday in forex) opening price of a market. These gaps occur when markets reopen after the weekend and prices “jump” due to new information, breaking…
The final week of October begins under a cloud of uncertainty. The delayed release of fresh US inflation data (CPI) and the ongoing government shutdown are reducing the transparency of the macroeconomic picture. It is worth recalling that September CPI came in below forecasts, which put pressure on the dollar and helped EUR/USD stabilise near…
Mastering Forex Trading Psychology Trading Psychology One question all traders should be asking: what separates successful traders from those who struggle? Success in forex and other global trading is not just about making money. It’s about doing so consistently while avoiding major drawdowns. Yet, if you listen to the media or browse through…
Forex Stop Hunts Explained What is the best way to trade If there’s one forex trading tip that can truly transform how you see the market, it’s this: The forex market is driven by a constant quest to run stops. That statement may sound bold, but for many experienced traders, it’s one of the…
The past week brought few surprises. As expected, gold set a new record, Brent oil remained under pressure, bitcoin failed to break out of its corrective range, and the euro continued sideways trading while awaiting catalysts that could drive movement in either direction. 💶 EUR/USD The pair ended the week near 1.1650, which can be…
Highlights include CPI from the US, UK, Japan and Canada, Global Flash PMIs, Japanese PM Vote, and Chinese Activity Weekly Forecast MON: PBoC LPR, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), Chinese House Prices (Sep), Retail Sales (Sep) & Industrial Output (Sep), German Producer Prices (Sep), US Leading Index (Sep), New Zealand Trade (Sep) TUE-: NBH…