The working name used for the strategy was the "8pm-11pm EST EUR/JPY Asian Session" strategy. But that's a mouthful to write and it's boring. After testing this strategy with a group of fellow Nadex traders, we decided to rename it to the "Sausage & Sushi" trade.
Quite often, a predictable pattern happens with the EUR/JPY. If you can draw support and resistance lines,this strategy can greatly enhance your trading consistency.
The rules for trading the "Sausage & Sushi" Strategy are quite simple:
- Log on to Nadex, and select the EUR/JPY currency pair with the "Daily 11pm" expiry.
- At 8:00pm EST, draw horizontal lines at the highest price (resistance) and the lowest price (support) between 6-pm-8pm on the 15-minute chart for the EUR/JPY. Draw your support and resistance lines on regular candle bodies, and not the wicks. Use regular candlesticks, and not Heiken-Ashi candlesticks. I trade this strategy on Nadex charts.
- Be aware of any economic news occurring on the EUR or JPY from 6pm – 11pm EST. Refer to Investing.com or Forex Factory to view economic news.
- For a SELL – After 8pm, if a candlestick closes below the 6pm-8pm support line, then SELL on the closest strike price at or above the support line. You can place a market order if you want your order filled immediately, or you can place a working/limit order if you want to adjust your risk/reward.
- For a BUY – After 8pm EST, if a candlestick closes above the 6pm-8pm resistance line, then BUY at the closest strike price available at or below the resistance line. You can place a market order if you want your order filled immediately, or you can place a working/limit order if you want to adjust your risk/reward.
- That’s it! Price is normally tested heavily between 9pm – 10pm EST –You may wish to walk away during this point and come back around 10pm -10:15pm EST.
- Always pay attention to the trend direction and news. If the market is sideways and staying within the high and low range you may want to avoid taking the trade. Also if the spread between 6-8pm support and resistance is very skinny, it's best to stay away from this trade.
Last night's "Sausage & Sushi" trade (July 15, 2015) played out very nicely:
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| 15 Minute Nadex Chart. Click on Chart to Enlarge. |
8:00pm - 11pm EST: Within the first 30-minutes after 8pm, the EUR/JPY broke through the support line, gapping slightly below the T-Line (8EMA). Using the rules of this strategy, this triggered a pending/working SELL order from the nearest NADEX strike price above the support line (135.60).
The following order was placed
Trade Details:
Contract: EUR/JPY >135.600 (11PM)
Expiration: Wed Jul 15 23:00:00 EST 2015
Direction: SELL
Quantity: 1
Price: $40.00
Expiration: Wed Jul 15 23:00:00 EST 2015
Direction: SELL
Quantity: 1
Price: $40.00
1 contract was sold, with a maximum risk of $60 and a maximum reward of $40.
Once the order filled, it ground it's way downward and the trade was looking good. At 9:30, the EUR/JPY spiked downward sharply. I had a decision to make it. With 1:15 minutes left in the trade, I was maxxed-out at $34 profit. Should I wait until 11pm to collect $40, or should I cash out early at $34 and take a sure thing?
I elected to cash out early and get a good night's sleep. I took the $34 profit, less $1.80 in exchange fees. The trade ultimately expired in the money at 11pm for full profit.
After several months of trading this strategy, I have found that it can be very consistent if I like the setup. A sincere thanks to Krystal Comber for sharing this strategy. If you can draw support and resistance lines, you can trade the EUR/JPY "Sausage & Sushi" trade tonight!
Once the order filled, it ground it's way downward and the trade was looking good. At 9:30, the EUR/JPY spiked downward sharply. I had a decision to make it. With 1:15 minutes left in the trade, I was maxxed-out at $34 profit. Should I wait until 11pm to collect $40, or should I cash out early at $34 and take a sure thing?
I elected to cash out early and get a good night's sleep. I took the $34 profit, less $1.80 in exchange fees. The trade ultimately expired in the money at 11pm for full profit.
After several months of trading this strategy, I have found that it can be very consistent if I like the setup. A sincere thanks to Krystal Comber for sharing this strategy. If you can draw support and resistance lines, you can trade the EUR/JPY "Sausage & Sushi" trade tonight!
About Krystal Comber:
Krystal is the founder of SlickTrade.net SlickTrade provides live trading rooms, signals and setups for Nadex, IG Group and Forex traders. Krystal provides the following services:
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