L3.1 — The Three Sessions and Their Structural Behaviour

The forex and gold markets run through three major sessions: Asian, London, and New York. Each has a distinct structural behaviour that affects entry quality. The Asian session is typically low-volatility and range-bound — setups formed here often lack follow-through. London open is the highest-probability period for trend initiation and structural breaks. New York open adds a second high-liquidity window that often either continues the London move or reverses it.

Session overlap (London-New York, roughly 13:00–16:00 UTC) is when volume peaks and structural moves carry the most conviction. Entries taken within a strong session window at a valid structural level have higher probability of follow-through than the same entry taken during the Asian consolidation.

The practical rule: identify your setup in advance, mark the level, and wait for London or New York open to provide the directional catalyst. Do not force entries during the Asian session unless the setup is exceptionally clean and risk is tightly defined.