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The "Time of Day" Secret That Changed Everything
test this little-known trading hack in your strategy...
My jaw dropped during a recent trading session when I noticed something most traders completely overlook...
The market has specific "personality changes" throughout the day.
Just like humans have different energy levels in morning, noon, and afternoon - so does the market.
Most traders treat every hour of the trading day the same, using the same strategies, the same position sizing, and the same expectations.
Big mistake.
Let me share something I noticed during our recent trading session...
The first hour of trading was pure momentum - big moves, clean trends.
But when lunch hits the volume dries up, moves became choppy, and what worked in the morning suddenly stopped working.
This isn't random. It's a predictable pattern that repeats almost every day.
Here's what I've learned after years of watching these patterns:
The first hour is often trending and volatile
Mid-morning can bring reversals
Lunch hour is typically choppy
The last hour often brings strong directional moves
But here's the crucial part...
You need to adapt your trading strategy to match these different market personalities.
What works at 9:45 AM might be suicide at 12:30 PM.
And you can overcome this by planning your trades around these natural market rhythms.
The market gives us different opportunities at different times and your job is to recognize these patterns and adapt accordingly.
With Dedication,
Team Theta Warrior
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