🎯 Purpose:
Identify high-volatility hours for scalping XAUUSD
Based on 30+ days of 1H candle data
Manual analysis using candle body & wick range
Time zone: IST
⚠️ Important Warning – Read Before Using This Sheet
🔄 Note:
A complete scalping strategy will be shared soon. Once available, you can use it alongside these time zones to identify high-probability trade setups.
Use timing as a filter — not a signal. Let strategy and confirmation guide your entries.
📌 Stay disciplined and stick to your strategy.
📊 Summary Table:
| Hour (IST) | Avg Range | Trend Strength |
|---|
| 03:30 AM | 20+ | ✅ Strong |
| 05:30 AM | 15+ | ✅ Strong |
| 05:30 PM | 25+ | ✅ Strong |
| 07:30PM | 25+ | ✅ Strong |
⏰ Top 3 Hours to Scalp:
5:30 PM IST (London Open)
🔹 Highest average move
🔹 Clean directional candles
7:30 PM IST (After NY Open)
🔹 News impact & momentum
🔹 Works well with breakout retest strategy
12:30 AM IST (Mid Night)
🔹 Continuation of New York volatility
🔹 Often breaks key levels
✅ Best Use Cases:
Scalping with trend confirmation
Breakout + Retest entries
5M or 15M confirmation on 1H trending hour
🧠 Pro Tip:
Use volume + volatility indicator to double-confirm top hours
(Example: “Volatility and Volume by Hour EXT” on Trading View)
