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Trading Forex News Without Whipsaws (Practical Playbook)
See spreads, slippage, and alternative tactics like straddles, fade plays, or standing aside during volatile news.
Know the Risks
Spreads widen and orders fill worse than expected.
Slippage on stops/entries is common.
Spikes reverse quickly—be prepared.
Tactics
Stand Aside
The safest option—trade the post-news trend.
Straddle Orders
Pending buy stop above range, sell stop below; cancel the other on fill (practice first!).
Fade Overreaction
Only with strict rules and confirmation.
Preparation
- • Check the economic calendar; avoid low liquidity times
- • Use hard stops. Reduce size. Consider "no trade during red-flag news" rule
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all news releases matter?
Focus on tier-1 events for your pairs.
Is VPS needed?
Only if latency-sensitive strategies require it.