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The New York killzone

Sessions & Killzones

The open sits right inside it

The New York killzone runs from about 7 AM to 10 AM New York time, covering the pre-market ramp and the 9:30 AM equities open, one of the most active windows of the entire day.

A whip before the real trend

The 9:30 AM equities open sits right inside this killzone and often produces a sharp, fast whip in both directions before the real trend of the session sets in.

Check London's levels first

Because the New York killzone often reaches back for London's untaken liquidity first, checking what London's high and low were before New York opens gives you a real map instead of guessing blind.

Check yourself

The New York killzone runs roughly…

  1. 7 AM to 10 AM New York time correct
  2. 6 PM to 9 PM New York time
  3. 11 PM to 2 AM New York time

This morning window covers both the pre-market build-up and the 9:30 equities open.

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