European Session
What is the European session in CFDs Trading?
The European session, also known as the London session, is one of the three main forex trading sessions. It represents the hours when European markets such as London, Frankfurt, and Paris are open. This is usually the busiest session in forex, as London handles the largest share of daily currency transactions worldwide.
European session time
- The European session forex time runs from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM GMT.
- This period often overlaps with both the late Asian session and the early New York session, creating high liquidity and volatility.
Where it fits among CFDs sessions
The 24-hour forex market is divided into three key session:
- Asian session
- European session (London session)
- New York session
When the European trading session overlaps with theNew York, it’s often the most active time of the day for the market.
Why the European Session Matters
- High liquidity: A large number of trades happen during this period.
- More volatility: Pairs like EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDCHF tend to move the most.
- Opportunities for day traders: Fast and frequent market movements create trading setups.
Other Glossary Terms
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- Entry Price
The entry price is the specific market level where a trader opens a buy or sell position, marking the starting point from which profit or loss is measured.
- Equity
Equity is the real-time value of your trading account, combining your balance with current open trade profits or losses, showing your account’s actual worth at any given moment.
- Exchange Rate
The exchange rate, also called the foreign exchange or FX rate, is the value showing how much one currency is worth in terms of another, like 1 EUR = 1.10 USD.
- Economic Indicator
An economic indicator is a data point that measures a country's economic health, showing trends like growth, employment, or inflation, and helping traders predict currency strength or weakness.
- Exposure
Exposure refers to the total value of your open positions, showing how much your capital is at risk if the market moves against you.
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