🕒 Indian Time Trading Schedule for OTC Markets

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Based on IST (Indian Standard Time), here's your optimal trading schedule:
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TRADING SESSIONS (IST):​

1. LONDON SESSION (Best for OTC)​

• Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM IST (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT)​
• Why: Highest liquidity, cleanest moves​
• Focus: Main trading session​

2. LONDON-US OVERLAP (Very Good)​

• Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT)​
• Why: Double liquidity, strong trends​
• Focus: Continuation trades​

3. US SESSION (Good)​

• Time: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM IST (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT)​
• Why: Good volatility, follow-through moves​
• Focus: Late opportunities​

AVOID THESE TIMES:​

DEAD SESSIONS:​

• Asian Session: 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM IST​
• Lunch Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM IST​
• Late Night: 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM IST​

NEWS EVENTS:​

• First 30 mins of each session​
• Major economic news (check calendar)​
• Friday afternoons (low liquidity)​

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DAILY TRADING SCHEDULE:​

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM IST: PREPARE
- Check economic calendar
- Analyze H1 trend
- Set up charts

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM IST: LONDON SESSION
- MAIN TRADING WINDOW
- Best signals
- Maximum focus

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST: LONDON-US OVERLAP
- Good continuation trades
- Watch for reversals

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST: US SESSION
- Final opportunities
- Prepare to close

9:30 PM IST: STOP TRADING
- Close all positions
- Review trades
- Plan for tomorrow
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QUICK REFERENCE:​

TRADE THESE HOURS:
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• 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM IST (London - BEST)​
• 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST (Overlap - VERY GOOD)​
• 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST (US - GOOD)​

AVOID THESE HOURS:
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• Before 12:30 PM IST​
• After 9:30 PM IST​
• News events & Fridays​

INDIAN TRADER ADVANTAGES:​

Perfect Time Zone:​

• London open = Afternoon for you​
• US open = Evening for you​
• No late nights required​
• Fresh mind during main sessions​

Lifestyle Friendly:​

• Trade after lunch (12:30 PM+)​
• Finish before dinner (9:30 PM)​
• Weekends free​
• Work-life balance​

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR INDIAN TRADERS:​

Daily Limits:​

• Max 4 trades per day​
• Stop after 2 consecutive losses​
• 1% risk per trade​
• No trading after 9:30 PM​

Weekly Goals:​

• 15-20 good trades per week​
• 3:1 risk-reward minimum​
• Friday = review day only​

YOUR PERFECT SCHEDULE:​

Monday-Friday:
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• 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM IST: Active trading​
• 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST: Selective trading​
• 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST: Only high-confidence signals​
• After 9:30 PM: NO TRADING​

This schedule gives you 7 hours of quality trading time while maintaining work-life balance!

Stick to this timetable and your trading will improve dramatically!
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