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Trading the New York Open: The Most Volatile Hour
The NY open (16:30 SAST) is the most volatile hour. Learn how to trade it safely. The 16:30 SAST volatility window and the setups that repeat there.
NY Open Strategy
(1) Check London session range (10:00-16:00 SAST). (2) If price breaks London high after NY opens, buy. (3) If it breaks London low, sell. (4) Target: 1x London range. (5) Stop: opposite side of London range.
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