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How to Trade the EUR/USD Pair on May 13? Simple Tips and Trade Analysis for Beginners

Analysis of Monday's Trades

1H Chart of EUR/USD

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On Monday, the EUR/USD currency pair plunged. Traders have likely gotten used to the idea that the U.S. dollar can't show strong growth, but we had warned that the dollar would appreciate if the escalation of the trade war reversed course. On Monday, it was reported that China and the U.S. agreed to lower tariffs by 115% for 90 days. Naturally, this is not yet the end of the trade war, but it's a major step in that direction. To recap: earlier, Trump introduced a grace period for 75 countries during which 10% tariffs would apply, and later signed a trade deal with the UK. While none of these developments signal the complete end of the trade war, they indicate a truce and de-escalation. That's why the dollar is rising in response to these news headlines. All other factors still have a very limited influence on the pair's movement.

5M Chart of EUR/USD

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On Monday, quite a few trade signals were generated on the 5-minute timeframe. The pair traded technically, providing plenty of opportunities for novice traders to open positions. In fact, not a single false signal was formed during the day. If traders worked through all of them, that would amount to five trades and a total profit of about 160 pips.

Trading Strategy for Tuesday:

On the hourly timeframe, EUR/USD has finally started to show signs of a downward trend. The market remains heavily biased against the U.S. dollar, but since Trump has now moved toward de-escalating the trade conflict he initiated, the greenback could significantly strengthen in the near term. The strength of the dollar's rally will depend on how many agreements are successfully signed.

On Tuesday, EUR/USD may continue its decline, as the news of a U.S.-China agreement is a strong, market-moving development. It favors the dollar, and the market cannot simply ignore it.

On the 5-minute timeframe, focus on the following levels: 1.0940–1.0952, 1.1011, 1.1091, 1.1132–1.1140, 1.1191–1.1198, 1.1275–1.1292, 1.1413–1.1424, 1.1474–1.1481, 1.1513, 1.1548, 1.1571, 1.1607–1.1622. There are no significant events in the Eurozone on Tuesday, while the U.S. will publish its April inflation report. While this is an important macro report, the market remains focused on the trade war, not on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook at this time.

Core Trading System Rules:

  1. Signal Strength: The shorter the time it takes for a signal to form (a rebound or breakout), the stronger the signal.
  2. False Signals: If two or more trades near a level result in false signals, subsequent signals from that level should be ignored.
  3. Flat Markets: In flat conditions, pairs may generate many false signals or none at all. It's better to stop trading at the first signs of a flat market.
  4. Trading Hours: Open trades between the start of the European session and the middle of the US session, then manually close all trades.
  5. MACD Signals: On the hourly timeframe, trade MACD signals only during periods of good volatility and a clear trend confirmed by trendlines or trend channels.
  6. Close Levels: If two levels are too close (5–20 pips apart), treat them as a support or resistance zone.
  7. Stop Loss: Set a Stop Loss to breakeven after the price moves 15 pips in the desired direction.

Key Chart Elements:

Support and Resistance Levels: These are target levels for opening or closing positions and can also serve as points for placing Take Profit orders.

Red Lines: Channels or trendlines indicating the current trend and the preferred direction for trading.

MACD Indicator (14,22,3): A histogram and signal line used as a supplementary source of trading signals.

Important Events and Reports: Found in the economic calendar, these can heavily influence price movements. Exercise caution or exit the market during their release to avoid sharp reversals.

Forex trading beginners should remember that not every trade will be profitable. Developing a clear strategy and practicing proper money management are essential for long-term trading success.

Paolo Greco,
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