Trading the news is always risky, but this week I approached it differently. A major economic announcement was scheduled, and instead of trying to guess the outcome, I planned for both scenarios. I marked key levels for a breakout to the upside and downside and set alerts instead of orders. As the news dropped, volatility spiked, and price began to push toward my upper resistance. I waited for confirmation — a strong candle with volume above resistance — and then entered. The move was fast and decisive. I took partial profits and trailed the rest. What made this trade successful wasn’t prediction — it was preparation. News doesn’t have to be chaos if you come prepared with a game plan. Don’t gamble. React smartly with structure. In high-impact moments, clarity and calm execution are your biggest assets.
