## Secret Trading Hours in Forex: When Should Vietnamese Traders Let Loose

Many new traders often think that since the Forex market is open 24/7, they can trade anytime. But the truth is: **not all times are good for forex trading**. There are periods when the market is vibrant and full of opportunities, but also times when the market is so quiet that profits are hard to come by.

### The Four Main Trading Sessions You Need to Know

The global forex market is divided into 4 main trading sessions:

**Sydney Session (Australia)** – from 5am-2pm (summer) or 4am-1pm (winter) Vietnam time

**Tokyo Session (Asia)** – from 6am-3pm Vietnam time (all year)

**London Session (Europe)** – from 2pm-11pm (summer) or 3pm-12am (winter) Vietnam time

**New York Session (North America)** – from 7pm-4am the next morning (summer) or 8pm-5am (winter) Vietnam time

Data shows that the four largest trading centers (London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong) together account for up to 75% of global forex trading volume.

### The Most Expensive Forex Trading Times: When Two Sessions Overlap

These are the times when two trading sessions operate simultaneously, creating enormous trading volume:

**London & New York overlap (7pm-11pm Vietnam time)** – This is the "golden hour" of the market. At this time, USD and EUR (the two strongest currencies) are traded most actively. Price movements are strong, and profit opportunities are abundant. Most professional traders choose this time frame.

**Sydney & Tokyo overlap (6am-1pm Vietnam time)** – Although not as lively as London/New York, there are still many opportunities. Especially currency pairs with the Japanese Yen (JPY) like EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY show quite good volatility.

**Tokyo & London overlap (1pm-2pm Vietnam time)** – Lasts only 1 hour, coinciding with the end of the Asian session and the start of the European session, so trading activity is minimal. EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY still fluctuate but not significantly.

### Which Days of the Week Are the "Best"?

Not all days are equal in the trading week:

**Monday**: The market is quite calm, with pip movements only half of those on midweek days. Without notable economic or political news, profits are hard to come by.

**Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday**: The "hottest" days. High trading volume, clear price volatility, and the best profit opportunities.

**Friday**: Exciting in the first half of the morning as traders close positions to prepare for the weekend, avoiding risks from unexpected news.

### Summary for Vietnamese Traders

The most effective trading time is **from 7pm-11pm Vietnam time**, which coincides with the overlap of the London and New York sessions. During this period, everyone is free, liquidity is high, price movements are strong, and profit opportunities are greatest. Combining this with trading on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will maximize your chances of success.