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  • The perfect timeframe - Learn why the 5-minute chart hits the sweet spot between action and structure.
  • Support and resistance mastery - See how the 5-minute chart clearly defines decision zones for high-probability entries.
  • Candlestick pattern analysis - Discover how dogis, hammers and engulfing patterns signal powerful reversals.
  • Top-down approach - How to combine higher timeframes with 5-minute precision for ideal entries and exits.

I break down real examples of the New York session breakout strategy for EUR/USD, revealing exactly how to identify London session ranges and capitalize on breakouts for 15-30 pip gains. Learn which pattern signals provide the strongest confirmation and how to avoid false breakouts. This isn't theory - it's a practical strategy that can help you tighten entries, boost win rates, and stay ahead of market noise. Implement this approach and trade with the discipline of experienced day traders.


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Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD fumbles again as trade deal hopes bolster Greenback bids

EUR/USD fumbles again as trade deal hopes bolster Greenback bids

EUR/USD trimmed into the low end on Thursday, shedding a little over two-thirds of one percent from the day’s opening bids after US Dollar bids caught a broad-market boost following the tentative announcement of a pending trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. 

GBP/USD eases post-BoE rate cut as Greenback flows rise

GBP/USD eases post-BoE rate cut as Greenback flows rise

GBP/USD kicked off Thursday with an early spat of gains, fueled by the Bank of England (BoE) delivering the market a widely-anticipated quarter point rate cut. However, bullish momentum behind the Pound Sterling evaporated quickly as markets pivoted toward trade headlines from the United States. 

USD/JPY holds steady near multi-week high after mixed Japanese data

USD/JPY holds steady near multi-week high after mixed Japanese data

USD/JPY consolidates around the 146.00 mark on Thursday, and reacts little to mixed Japanese macro data. Japan’s household spending beats expectations and boosts the case for further BoJ hikes. However, Japan's real wages fell for the third straight month in March, increasing growth concerns and failing to impress JPY bulls.


Editors’ Picks

AUD/USD struggles near weekly low as USD preserves its recent gains

AUD/USD struggles near weekly low as USD preserves its recent gains

AUD/USD oscillates in a range below the 0.6400 mark, near the weekly low touched this Friday amid mixed cues. The USD stands firm near a one-month top on the back of the Fed's hawkish pause on Wednesday and weighs on the currency pair. A positive risk tone, bolstered by US-China tariff talks and the US-UK trade deal, acts as a tailwind for the Aussie.

USD/JPY holds steady near multi-week high after mixed Japanese data

USD/JPY holds steady near multi-week high after mixed Japanese data

USD/JPY consolidates around the 146.00 mark on Thursday, and reacts little to mixed Japanese macro data. Japan’s household spending beats expectations and boosts the case for further BoJ hikes. However, Japan's real wages fell for the third straight month in March, increasing growth concerns and failing to impress JPY bulls.

Gold price weakens further below $3,300 mark amid easing trade tensions

Gold price weakens further below $3,300 mark amid easing trade tensions

Gold price drifts lower for the third successive day on Friday amid a combination of negative factors. The optimism over the US-UK trade deal and the US-China negotiations undermine safe-haven assets. The Fed’s hawkish pause lifts the USD to a multi-week top and further weighs on the XAU/USD pair.

SOL strategies to launch tokenized shares on Solana blockchain: Will SOL price hit $250?

SOL strategies to launch tokenized shares on Solana blockchain: Will SOL price hit $250?

Solana price gains 9% from the crypto rally on Thursday, crossing the $162 mark for the first time since March. Bitcoin's landmark breakout above $100,000 has reignited institutional demand, following the Fed’s rate pause and renewed macro optimism from Trump’s trade deal with the UK. 

FOMC's holding pattern continues

FOMC's holding pattern continues

As universally expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided at the conclusion of its meeting today to keep the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%. 

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