# Trading Sessions

Identifying the best times of day in the market can have a significant impact on your trading. Understanding when these opportune moments occur can also help you avoid trading during chaotic or slow periods. 

<figure><img src="/files/nw8EO1KKFWRhYefYK5S5" alt=""><figcaption><p>The two most popular U.S. Futures trading sessions.</p></figcaption></figure>

While the U.S. futures markets are open five days a week, twenty three hours a day, smart traders know when they are most effective and when to take a break. Choose your trading hours carefully.

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This is based on the **U.S Eastern** time zone.
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## New York Open

The New York Open at 9:30am is widely recognized for its high liquidity and volatility. 9:30am to 4:00pm EST Monday to Friday is considered the regular trading hours for the U.S. stock market.

<figure><img src="/files/ENJDI30CzwG0e0fj2dav" alt=""><figcaption><p>Vinny E. Mini prefers to "sit on hands" from 9:30am EST New York Open until 9:35am to let the extreme market volatility settle.</p></figcaption></figure>

## 9:40am - 9:50am Reversal

Soon after the New York Open of 9:30am EST, there often tends to be a significant reversal anywhere from 9:40am to 9:50am. This reversal does not happen every single trading day and the time frame is not exact, but it is fairly common. We have professional traders in our community that specifically look for the 9:40am to 9:50am Reversal opportunities.

<figure><img src="/files/QWJZBdJIlGk2FWzb1F8G" alt=""><figcaption><p>Shortly after the U.S. markets open at 9:30am EST, a significant market reversal often occurs between 9:40am and 9:50am.</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">The 9:40am and 9:50am Reversal is not an entry strategy on its own. It is a time of day to be</mark> [<mark style="color:blue;">stalking a trade</mark>](/essential-tips-and-techniques/stalking-trades.md) <mark style="color:yellow;">and gathering more factors of confluence towards your trading analysis.</mark>
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<figure><img src="/files/lcgIxj8vKcv5StrzcTBg" alt=""><figcaption><p>The  9:40am to 9:50am Reversal can be a bullish or bearish reversal. </p></figcaption></figure>

## Examples Of The 9:40am - 9:50am Reversal

<figure><img src="/files/u0cCdc2eYGdH3uJsaXw8" alt=""><figcaption><p>STUDY: A bullish <a href="/pages/pjp36ds5rfM6uRTALZAr">FibDot</a> appears as price touches the <a href="/pages/WXssu529HY2Y4MbmBz8S">Super Bands</a> (MACV chart - center), a <a href="/pages/7P8YSKnjAOeHu1ac6UMH">Double Delta Flag</a> appears with a <a href="/pages/2KkRV3P7iMzagEfD6RE9">FlowMaster™ Alpha </a>cross (<a href="/pages/or84EwTv6sBk56D0e9a2">AlgoBars</a> 3 chart - right), all at approximately 9:41am EST.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/bfE4ZcRJReEwk92rYcaP" alt=""><figcaption><p>STUDY: Price reaches resistance <a href="/pages/fJZw6Uw5mZucnjtO9T77">VL1 &#x26; VL2</a> (24 Range chart - Left); Super Bands touched on the <a href="/pages/UqYWrd3FTe3lQmXRBeIW">MACV chart</a> (center), and a <a href="/pages/2KkRV3P7iMzagEfD6RE9">FlowMaster™ Omega</a> cross shows up just after a bearish <a href="/pages/7muKDj7DQZtX9Xwge0w6">Shark PRZ</a>, at approximately 9:45am EST. </p></figcaption></figure>

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## Danger Zone / Coffee Time

<figure><img src="/files/IkhJq5scd1orGKphW2Tb" alt=""><figcaption><p>From 10:10am to 10:30am, it is designated as a No Trade Zone, providing the market an opportunity to return to favorable trading conditions before trading resumes.</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">The 10:10am to 10:30am No Trade Zone, also known as the Danger Zone or Coffee Time, is a designated break period until the market returns to favorable trading conditions.</mark>
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## FlowMaster™ Enigma: The Exception

The AlgoBox™ FlowMaster™ Enigma is the one and only exceptional tool for Real Time Order Flow Analysis (RTOFA) for Vinny E. Mini during the Danger Zone:

<figure><img src="/files/sqoUjNjyPkav180G2keq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Here is an example where a red FlowMaster™ Enigma appeared during the No Trade Zone - an exception to the rule and making it reasonable to take a short position in this instance.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## BTFD / STFR&#x20;

Abbreviations for "Buy The Dip" and "Sell The Rip," BTFD and STFR are colloquial terms found in finance culture online. When markets have been trending in the afternoon, there often tends to be a strong "pull back" from the trend, offering an opportunity to those aware enough to capitalize on it.

<figure><img src="/files/13184q1Z4AVyFWCohk59" alt=""><figcaption><p>BTFD or STFR opportunities don't occur every day, nor do they  occur at the same time, but when they do occur, it often happens around 15:30 or 3:30pm EST. </p></figcaption></figure>

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Vinny E. Mini prefers to take at least a two hour break between sessions to clear his mind in order to potentially regain full focusing ability for the second session if the afternoon session seems appealing to trade.

## Trading Sessions 2 - Asia & Europe

Markets are global and futures can be traded around the clock, when Asia and Europe are in their regular business hours.

<figure><img src="/files/HbgOVZqxY85nhz4NBb7H" alt=""><figcaption><p>A timeline of the Asian &#x26; European trading sessions after the U.S session close.</p></figcaption></figure>

The average human brain is capable of approximately 60-90 minutes of maximum concentration at a time, therefore we leverage this knowledge to limit our trading sessions as such, to optimize cognitive  performance and time efficiency.

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:orange;">It is not recommended for new traders to trade the Asia & European sessions.</mark>
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## Video Tutorials: Trading Sessions

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WATCH: Vinny E. Mini discusses trading around time of day, news releases and much more.
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## Video Tutorial: 9:40-9:50am Reversal

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WATCH: Vinny E. Mini explains the 9:40-9:50am Reversal in this live stream Q\&A, starting at [58:46 time stamp](https://youtu.be/SEksUwDFwpw?list=PLo4KlSAPvmu5h_AFYVFVIEPeTbQ2dDpXP\&t=3526).
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## Video Tutorials: Beast Mode Hour

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/QOsCMB0er2U?si=1VQ3m05widtxzpMs>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini discusses the Beast Mode Hour Reversal Strategy and much more in this video tutorial.
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{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/c0hhmzhc0Hc?si=EOLHbK2dEDRsZchk>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini discusses more about the Beast Mode Hour Reversal Strategy in this video tutorial.
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## Video Tutorial: Lucky 7's

The infamous "Lucky 7's" play of the day is officially at 3:53pm EST - just three minutes after the 3:50pm EST Algos. This time zone of the day can bring increased volatility, so beware.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/DLol8jX_2zA?si=-lkkz8HT2wNYaQbg>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini discusses the Lucky 7's Strategy and more in this video tutorial.
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## Video Tutorial: Sessions

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WATCH: Vinny E. Mini teaches an overview of all of the trading sessions throughout the trading day in this video tutorial and so much more.
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