📅 Our freshly updated economic calendar is ready.
Check out the key events of the upcoming week that are likely to affect major currency pairs.

Which event do you think will have the biggest impact?
🔥Australia interest rate decision
🤩Canada interest rate decisio
👍Eurozone interest rate decision

On Dec. 12 at 1:15 PM UTC, the European Central Bank will announce its interest rate decision. An interest rate increase tends to boost the currency’s value, while a decrease usually leads to depreciation. Based on current economic conditions and expectations, the likelihood of a rate cut is 80% to 85%.

Interest rate:
Previous — 3.40%
Forecasted — 3.25%

Here’s how the market could respond:
🔼 If the interest rate is above 3.40%, EUR/USD may rise.
🔽 If the interest rate is below 3.40%, EUR/USD may fall.

Last month, EUR/USD rose by 125 points (a price change of 0.12%) after a rate cut.

Potential profit:
FT: 82% (within 5 minutes)
FX: up to 60% (with 500x multiplier)

What’s your take on EUR/USD?
👍 — EUR/USD will rise
👎 — EUR/USD will fall

Think of market sentiment as the emotional pulse of the financial world.

It’s visualized through a sentiment indicator, which reflects the balance of open trades:
🔴 Red represents the percentage of traders selling (Down trades).
🟢 Green is for traders buying (Up trades).

What influences the market sentiment?

🟡 Assets’ past performance.
🟡 Economic reports and metrics like the GDP, inflation or employment rates.
🟡 Global events, news and geopolitical developments.

These factors can turn the market sentiment bullish (optimistic) or bearish (pessimistic), shaping short- to medium-term price trends.

Example: In February 2024, NVIDIA stock surged 15% after record AI chip sales. Traders tracking sentiment could’ve bought at $300 early in the month and sold at $345 mid-February, gaining $45 per share — or $4,500 for every 100 shares.

Have you tried reading the market’s mood?

🔥 — Absolutely
❤️ — Not yet

🚀 Last week, Litecoin surged by 55% due to increased whale activity and speculation around a potential ETF approval, caused by the news of Gary Gensler leaving the SEC.

Price movements:
Nov. 27 to Dec. 3: 55%
Year-to-date: 80%

Forecast:
1–2 months: A price consolidation is expected between $120 and $130, with possible dips to $110. If it breaks through $130, a rise to $140 or $150 could be possible.
3–6 months: If the bullish trend continues, LTC could reach $150, though short-term dips to $100 could occur.

Why trade on LTC now?
🐋 Large investors have purchased over 13 mln LTC, reducing supply and boosting the price.
🏦 The potential approval of a Litecoin ETF could fuel increased demand.
📈 Litecoin is likely to follow the broader bullish trend in the crypto market.

Earning potential:
LTC’s price typically fluctuates by 20% to 30% monthly. With a 5x multiplier, a correct forecast could lead to up to 150% profit in a month.

What’s your forecast for LTC by the end of 2024?
👍 — $150
❤️— $175
🔥— $200

This strategy is great for the Flex users looking to capitalize on trends. Moving averages help identify trends, while the Flex mechanics allow you to quickly adjust to lock in profits or cut losses.

✏️ I recommend using 2 lines:
• EMA 9 (short)
• EMA 21 (long)

⏱️Use a 1-minute timeframe with a minimum trade duration of 2 minutes, or a 5-minute timeframe with a trade duration of 10 minutes.

📈 Open a Buy trade when the short EMA crosses the long EMA from below, signalling an uptrend.
📉 Open a Sell trade when the short EMA crosses the long EMA from above, signalling a downtrend.

💰 If the price continues moving in your favor, close the trade to secure your gains before the market reverses.
✂️ If the price moves against your forecast, close the trade after another EMA crossover to cut losses.

The key to success with this mechanics is to take your time — don’t just rush into positions.

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👍 Yes
👎 Not yet

Being informed about key economic events is vital for trading on the news.

📅 Our calendar offers a snapshot of the week’s most important market shakers.

Do you plan to trade on any of these releases?
Yes 👍
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On Dec. 18 at 7:00 pm UTC, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision.

A higher rate attracts investments, boosting the national currency. A lower rate makes the currency less appealing for investors to hold, resulting in a drop.

Fed interest rate:
Previous — 4.75%
Forecasted — 4.50%

Here’s how the market could respond:
🔼 Data below 4.75% may drive EUR/USD up.
🔽 Data above 4.75% may drive EUR/USD down.

Potential profit from a correct forecast on EUR/USD:

In FT mode: 82% within 5 minutes.
In FX mode: Up to 115% with a 500x multiplier.

What’s your pick?
👍 — EUR/USD will rise
👎 — EUR/USD will drop

🎄 The Christmas Rally is a financial market phenomenon where stock prices and other assets typically rise during the last days of December and the first days of January. Known as the “holiday effect,” it combines psychology, market trends and seasonal factors.

Triny, our festive market guide, is here to show us the 4 causes of the rally:

🎁 Reason 1: Investor optimism
The festive mood fuels confidence, driving investments.

🎁 Reason 2: Fund manager movements
Year-end adjustments to portfolios increase market activity.

🎁 Reason 3: Lower trading volume
Holiday breaks mean fewer trades, lowering volatility.

🎁 Reason 4: Holiday spending
The boost in retail sales supports stock price growth.

This moment can be yours to close the year on a high note, with assets like stocks, gold and oil seeing some big changes.
💡 Are you joining the Christmas Rally this year?

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Want to know about the most significant events affecting major currency pairs?
📅 Check out our updated economic calendar for a snapshot of the upcoming week.

Which currency do you think will move the most?
🔥US new home sales
🤩Japan Tokyo core CPI
👍US goods trade balance

🔔 Today, Dec. 24 at 3:00 PM GMT, the US will release its new home sales data.

📈 Rising sales suggest consumer confidence, steady income levels and increased economic activity that can strengthen the USD.
📉 In contrast, falling sales indicate an economic slowdown, potentially weakening the dollar.

New home sales data:
Previous — 610,000
Forecasted — 725,000

Here’s how the market could respond:
The release hitting the market could cause a news spike — a rapid price change in response to major news.

🔼 Data below 610,000 may drive EUR/USD up.
🔽 Data above 610,000 may drive EUR/USD down.

💡 Make your forecast and set up a trade using a pending order in FT mode before the data drops. Trade duration: 1–5 minutes.

How will EUR/USD react this time?
👍 — EUR/USD will rise
👎 — EUR/USD will drop

Hedging helps traders protect their investments by offsetting potential losses with an opposing position on a correlated asset.

Why hedge?

🟢 To safeguard your profits when the market is volatile.
🟢 To reduce losses amidst uncertainty.
🟢 To prepare for unexpected market events.

Examples:
🟡 Forex traders hedge USD exposure with gold or CHF.
🟡 Bitcoin investors use futures or inverse ETFs to manage risks.

Real-world insight: In January 2024, traders hedged with gold futures and gained 11%, protecting their portfolios as tech stocks fell 8%.

Do you use hedging?

🔥 — Of course
❤️ — Not really

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These assets — often uncorrelated or negatively correlated with riskier assets — serve as a portfolio buffer in times of stress.

Examples of safe-haven assets:

🔸 Gold: A timeless store of value, unaffected by government policies or interest rates.
🔸 Currencies: CHF, JPY and USD are some popular options during global uncertainty.
🔸 US Treasury bonds: Trusted for their stability during economic stress.

Why invest in safe-haven assets?

🟢 Protect your portfolio from losses when the market is volatile.
🟢 Offset the price drops of riskier assets.
🟢 Diversify your investments for long-term stability.

Real-world example: During inflation spikes or geopolitical tensions, gold prices often rise as investors seek stability, while CHF and JPY typically appreciate against weaker currencies.

Do you include safe-haven assets in your strategy?

🔥 — Of course
❤️ — Not really

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