Amateur hour trading explained: The mistake most traders make [Video]
|Most traders think the market open is the best time to trade - but they're wrong. The first hour after the US market opens at 9:30 AM ET is called "Amateur Hour" for a reason, and it catches traders off guard across stocks, futures, gold, and forex.
In this video, I break down exactly why the opening hour is so chaotic, how institutional order flow creates fake breakouts, and the specific strategies you need to trade it safely—or why waiting until after 10:30 AM could be your smartest move.
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