London Breakout (Asian range breakout)
Classic session · Timeframe: H1 / M15 · Sessions: 02:00–08:00 NY
Breakout of the range formed during the Asian session when London opens.
How it works
The Asian session is usually low-volatility and forms a range. London's liquidity tends to break one end and set the day's trend. It is the opposite strategy to PO3, which is why it is usually combined with filters (narrow range, daily bias) to avoid manipulation.
Step-by-step rules
- Mark the high and low from 19:00 to 02:00 NY.
- Discard ranges that are too wide (> 1.2 daily ATR).
- Entry at the first H1 close outside the range between 02:00 and 08:00.
- Stop: middle of the range.
- Target: 1.5R.
How Marketalyx tests it
Detector: Asian range 19:00–02:00 NY; first H1 close outside the range until 08:00; stop at 50% of the range; 1.5R target.
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