Peak liquidity windows
- London Open and New York Overlap: highest volatility and deepest liquidity for XAU/USD and major pairs.
- Asian session: quieter for gold but can set range patterns that break during London.
Session-based strategies
- Scalpers: favor London open and US open for wide moves.
- Swing traders: use Asian lows to enter breakouts in Europe.
Time management
Be mindful of economic releases in the US that can move both gold and forex: NFP, FOMC, CPI. Plan entries and reduce size ahead of high-impact releases unless trading the news deliberately.