Best Time To TradeMost traders think the market is only about levels, zones, and entry patterns. But there is another factor that directly affects price movement — time.
And if you still struggle to trade consistently, this material can become the boost that takes your trading to the next level.
The market does not move randomly.
It moves during specific hours, when liquidity enters the market.
This concept is known as time theory.
The idea is simple:
not all time periods are equally important for trading.
There are periods when the market is less active, movements are less technical, and trading becomes more chaotic. And there are periods when real movement begins.
These periods coincide with trading sessions.
Price formation in liquid assets does not happen randomly and is not driven by individual retail participants. The primary role in price movement belongs to institutional participants — banks, funds, and large financial organizations that operate with significant amounts of capital.
Unlike retail traders, these participants operate within clearly defined working schedules. They function within their time zones, according to the working hours of financial centers and internal regulations.
This is why the market is not equally active throughout the day. Market activity changes depending on which financial centers are open and actively participating in trading.
From this, we arrive at an important conclusion:
every liquid asset has its most favorable trading time.
This is because different assets have different geographical exposure and different participant structures.
For example, an asset may demonstrate strong activity during Asian hours, when Asian financial centers are active, while remaining relatively calm during U.S. or European hours.
Conversely, some instruments show their primary impulsive movements specifically during London or New York hours, when the largest volumes of liquidity enter the market.
Thus, time becomes a key factor in price formation, since during specific hours the market contains the highest concentration of participants and trading volume.
Understanding when a particular asset is most actively traded allows a trader to operate during periods of maximum market efficiency, avoiding low-liquidity phases where the probability of random movement and inefficient entries is significantly higher.
If we understand that market activity depends on institutional participation, the next step is understanding trading sessions.
Trading sessions are time periods during which the key global financial centers are open.
It is during these periods that the main liquidity flows enter the market, directly affecting volatility and the nature of price movement.
Traditionally, three main trading sessions are identified:
Asian
European (London)
American (New York)
Forex Session Schedule
Tokyo (Asia): 00:00 – 08:00 GMT
London (Europe): 07:00 – 16:00 GMT
New York (U.S.): 12:00 – 21:00 GMT
Stock Market Session Schedule
Tokyo (Asia): 00:00 – 06:30 GMT
London (Europe): 07:00 – 15:30 GMT
New York (U.S.): 13:30 – 20:00 GMT
Each session plays its own role in shaping intraday price movement.
Asian Session — Range Formation
The Asian session typically features calmer price movement, especially when we are talking about instruments that are less characteristic for Asian hours — such as EUR|USD or NAS100.
During this period, the market often forms a range, where liquidity accumulation takes place.
Price may move up and down without a clear direction, forming local highs and lows. These levels later become areas of interest for subsequent sessions.
The primary objective of the Asian session is to create liquidity that will later be used by more active market participants.
That is why the Asian range often becomes an important reference point for further analysis.
However, it is important to understand that some assets show active and liquid movement during Asian hours — for example, XAU or Nikkei 225.
London Session — Beginning of Active Movement
With the opening of European markets, liquidity increases sharply. London is one of the largest financial centers in the world, and its open is often accompanied by a rise in volatility.
During this period, the market begins actively interacting with the liquidity formed earlier.
During the London session, we often observe:
liquidity taken from Asian highs or lows
false breakouts of the range
formation of the first directional move of the day
impulsive movements that define market structure
For many instruments, London becomes the starting point of the intraday move.
Examples of instruments strongly influenced by this session include:
GER40
UK100
EUR|USD
GBP|USD
New York Session — Continuation or Reversal
With the opening of U.S. markets, liquidity reaches one of its highest levels of the day.
A particularly important period is when London and New York overlap. This time is characterized by the highest volume and increased volatility.
During the New York session, the market may:
continue the movement initiated in London
perform a final liquidity sweep
form a reversal after reaching key levels
New York — continuation or reversal?
To answer this question, we do not analyze New York in isolation. We always evaluate the context of London and the higher-timeframe range.
There are several key factors that help determine this.
The first thing we look at is London’s behavior.
There are two primary scenarios.
If London:
swept Asian liquidity
formed an impulse in one direction
did not reach key higher-timeframe levels
then the probability increases that New York will continue the movement.
In this case, the market remains in the delivery phase.
If London:
swept liquidity on both sides of the range
reached a key higher-timeframe level (HTF liquidity / POI)
formed an impulsive expansion without structural continuation
then the probability of a reversal in New York increases.
In this case, London often acts as a manipulation phase before a directional shift.
The next important filter is the higher-timeframe context.
We ask ourselves:
Has the market reached an important liquidity zone?
This may include:
previous daily high / low
weekly high / low
premium / discount zone
key order block
If the level has not been reached,
the market usually has room to continue — meaning New York is more likely to be a continuation phase.
If the level has been reached,
the market has already “completed its objective,”
and the probability of reversal or correction increases.
Killzones
However, it is important to understand:
not every part of a session is equally effective for trading.
Even within a single session, there are periods when activity reaches its peak. These periods are called Killzones.
A Killzone is a specific time window within trading sessions when the probability of strong price movement significantly increases.
These are the moments when the largest number of orders, liquidity, and trading decisions enter the market simultaneously.
Asian Killzone
The Asian Killzone refers to the beginning of the Asian session (the first two hours of the session).
During this time, the initial daily range is formed. Price begins creating the first liquidity levels that will later be utilized by London.
In most cases, this period is not used for aggressive trading, but it is extremely important for analysis.
This is where the Asian range is formed, which later becomes a reference point for liquidity targeting.
London Killzone — One of the Most Important
The London Killzone is considered one of the most important periods for intraday trading.
It represents the opening of the London session (the first two hours), when liquidity sharply increases and the market begins actively interacting with the range formed during Asia.
During the London Killzone, we often observe:
false breakouts of the Asian range
liquidity sweeps
formation of directional impulses
emergence of the first high-quality entry opportunities
For many intraday strategies, this period becomes the primary trading window.
New York Killzone — Movement Confirmation
The New York Killzone refers to the opening of the U.S. session (the first two hours after the stock market open).
This moment is often accompanied by a sharp increase in volume and volatility.
During this period, the market may:
confirm London’s direction
accelerate an already established move
form a reversal after interacting with key levels
It is also during this period that major macroeconomic news releases frequently occur, further amplifying price movement.
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Inverted correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 2025There have been unusual behaviors between the NQ and BTC, which are normally highly correlated assets. However, this year the April dump on the NQ pushed the price down to the Q2 2024 low and came very close to the overall 2024 low — it missed it by only about 300 points. Bitcoin, on the other hand, wasn’t even close to its Q2 2024 low: the price dropped to $74,500, while the Q2 low sits at the $49,000 level.
On the flip side, the current 6-month candle on the NQ is still strongly bullish (as of November 20, 2025), while BTC’s 6-month candle is already strongly bearish. It opened at $107,000, and yesterday’s low (November 19) was $88,500 — meaning it would take a significant move for Bitcoin to close the half-year candle in the green, especially with less than six weeks left until the end of the year.
I’m very curious to see how the year closes out. Personally, I remain on the bearish side and have been shorting the market since $124,500 on BTC, adding to the position again at $115,500 and $107,300.
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A Bitcoin Fib-Time Based Cycle (Concept #4)In this chart we see the 4th Fib-Time based concept for Bitcoin. We take a simple approach in this chart, in comparison to my other concepts which are linked below. I published this chart because the results suggested that we are currently in the DCA out phase and that it ends in 30 weeks, somewhere around Oct 2025. The placement of these fib times are in pre ATH peaks, that start from 2012 pre launch into 2013 ATH and they continue again into 2016 pre launch of 2017's ATH and so on.
Without going to in-depth the signposts label DCA in and out phases. For 3 cycles they have been decently placed. However, we cannot discount that we do not need to repeat this pattern, we could be on the road to something very different. Although, the low in 2022 did fall within this period yet again.
Importantly, this is not a price prediction or estimation, nor does it offer an overall bearish or bullish take. Although the outlook seems bullish (short-term), cycles can play out over the years, and we may not have seen Bitcoin's final cycle just yet. This is why this is an alternative concept to others I have been exploring.
This merely presents a conceptual analysis of Bitcoin's time and cycles to date, highlighting key pivotal points worth watching for. Timing can be just as crucial as managing risk. Having a plan to correlate these factors allows you to spend less time watching charts and more time enjoying whatever you want.
Key Takeaways:
- It appears that in times to DCA out, the price exhausts towards the end of the signposts. Where as for times of DCA in, the price typically has made its low right from the start of the signpost.
- Both zones are about a year in time, but the bear market extends much longer during the peak bullish periods.
- We are currently reaching the 0.272 in a the next few weeks, which is the fib-time between where we are now. This could cause some volatility.
This is purely a concept and not financial advice. I apologise for the resolution. A screenshot can be viewed here:
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Why Is Time More Important Than Price, as Explained by Gann?In the trading world, most market participants focus solely on price while overlooking the critical element that governs market movements: time. Time is fixed, immutable, and unaffected by external manipulation, unlike price, which can be influenced by institutions and market forces. By understanding the concept that "time is fixed, price is an illusion," traders can unlock a method to predict intraday highs and lows with unparalleled precision. This is the essence of the Gann Astro methodology, which reveals the market's natural rhythm and turning points based on time.
The attached graph illustrates a fundamental yet overlooked concept:
Y-Axis → TIME
X-Axis → PRICE
In reality, every high or low in the market is pre-determined by TIME, not price. Gann's Astro methods use planetary positions, ascendants, and advanced mathematical calculations to predict EXACTLY when the next HIGH or LOW will form in intraday markets.
Key Insights:
1. TIME as the Guiding Factor:
- The market operates like a clock, where each move happens ON TIME.
- Highs and lows form according to fixed celestial cycles, not random price moves.
2. Price Delivery Algorithm:
- Price follows a delivery system that respects TIME.
- Without understanding TIME, traders become gamblers.
3. Intraday Gann Astro Example:
- With calculations based on ascendant planetary alignments, TIME of specific turning points in intraday markets can be predicted.
- Example from the chart:
- At (2,1), a TIME-driven HIGH forms.
- At (4,-1), a LOW forms based on pre-determined calculations.
4. What Gann Astro Does Differently:
- Combines planetary positions and mathematics to forecast turning points.
- Helps traders trade WITH CONFIDENCE instead of guessing.
- Predict highs/lows hours before they happen.
Now here is the Gann Intraday Trade Example.
You can clearly see on the chart that the TIME for the price reversal was already calculated using Gann Astro principles and advanced mathematics. I precisely identified the reversal time at 07:45, and you can verify this on the software screen. This highlights the power of time-based analysis, where price movements align perfectly with pre-determined time calculations, offering a clear edge in the market.
And now observe when the price was delivered — it formed a strong reversal precisely at the TIME I calculated, 07:45. Is this just a coincidence? Absolutely not. This is the real way the market algorithm delivers price. TIME IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE, and this proves the unmatched accuracy of time-based analysis over conventional price-focused methods.
Why Traders Lose Without TIME Knowledge:
1. Traders rely on price patterns, indicators, and technical setups, ignoring the foundational concept of TIME.
2. TIME is constant and unchangeable, while price can be manipulated.
3. Without mastering TIME, traders are reactive instead of predictive.
Here’s another LIVE trade I successfully completed this week. The trade was precisely calculated 5 hours in advance, demonstrating the power of Gann Intraday Astro Trading.
Below, I’ve outlined the step-by-step analysis of my LIVE trade on GOLD using the Gann Astro principles and advanced mathematical calculations. This is a testament to how TIME, not just price, drives market movements, allowing you to predict turning points with exceptional accuracy.
The chart clearly demonstrates how I calculated the price reversal a solid 4-5 hours in advance using the Gann Intraday Astro technique. The exact time of reversal was determined to be 6:45, purely based on TIME. Watch closely as I executed the trade relying solely on this precise calculation. This is further proof that TIME is the real driver, while PRICE remains an illusion manipulated by the market.
LIVE TRADE ENTRY - TIME IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE
The real truth lies in TIME, not PRICE—because TIME is fixed, and PRICE is just an illusion manipulated by the market.
The power of time-based analysis lies in its ability to expose market manipulation and predict market moves before they happen. Time, unlike price, is the key to decoding the market clock and identifying the exact moments when highs and lows form. With a deeper understanding of this principle, traders can remove guesswork, anticipate market movements, and align themselves with the forces that govern price delivery algorithms. The result is a disciplined, research-backed approach that replaces gambling behavior with a structured trading edge, offering a new perspective on intraday market success.
Most traders fail in the market because they only focus on PRICE. However, according to W.D. Gann's principles, TIME is MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE. Big institutions can manipulate price movements, but TIME is a fixed entity that cannot be altered.
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