XAUUSD · NY Session · Opening Range Breakout

One hour. One edge.

A complete rules-based system for trading spot Gold in the first 60 minutes of the New York session. Every decision has a rule. Nothing left to interpretation.

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NY Session 13:30–14:45 UTC
Instrument XAUUSD Spot Gold
Opening Range 13:30–13:45 UTC
Max Trades 2 per session
Target 2.5R per trade
Filters 9 entry criteria
Hard close 14:45 UTC
NY Session 13:30–14:45 UTC
Instrument XAUUSD Spot Gold
Opening Range 13:30–13:45 UTC
Max Trades 2 per session
Target 2.5R per trade
Filters 9 entry criteria
Hard close 14:45 UTC
60Minutes
per session
1Instrument
XAUUSD only
9Filters before
any trade
4London
profile types
The system

Built for the trader
with one good hour.

Most trading approaches demand your whole day. Multiple sessions, constant decisions, screens from morning to evening. This system does the opposite. The opening range forms, the filters run, the decision is mechanical. By 14:45 UTC the session is closed and the rest of the day is yours.

01
Systematic
Every decision follows a written rule. No grey area under pressure. The rule is the rule.
02
Selective
Nine entry filters. Most sessions you sit out. Sitting out is part of the edge.
03
Asymmetric
Maximum 1R loss. Breakeven costs nothing. Winners run to 2.5R. Risk defined before every entry.
04
Repeatable
Same checklist every session. The edge compounds through execution, not prediction.
The session

Three phases.
Twenty minutes
of decisions.

Preparation before 13:30. Range forms. Window opens. Hard close at 14:45. Every session, every time.

NY ORB — 13:00 to 15:00 UTC
Live clock
Prep
OR
Trade Window
13:00 13:30 13:45 14:45 15:00
Before
13:30
Pre-session
Preparation — 20 minutes
Classify London. Mark levels. Confirm bias. Check the calendar. Everything decided before the range forms.
13:30
13:45
Formation
Opening range — observe only
15 candles. Watch only. ATR filter runs at 13:45. Valid session or stand aside — the decision is mechanical.
13:45
14:45
Trade window
60 minutes — entries permitted
Wait for the qualifying breakout. Retest and reclaim. Stop at opposite OR boundary. Breakeven at 1R. Max two trades.
14:45
Hard close
Session closes — no exceptions
No new entries regardless of setup quality. Log the session. The rest of the day is yours.

"The discipline of the hard close at 14:45 is not a limitation. It is what makes this work."

What you get

A complete toolkit.
Not a course
you read once.

Built for daily use. Download once. Open in any browser. No app, no login, no subscription.

Session Dashboard
Checklist, scorecard, position calculator, master log, analytics — one file guiding every decision in sequence.
Strategy Guide
Nine chapters. Complete rules for every scenario — structure, filters, entry patterns, trade management, psychology.
London Profile Reference
Visual guide to all six profile types, built into the dashboard. Sets your position size and score threshold every session — no separate file needed.
10-Session Replay Plan
Structured TradingView protocol to build the system into muscle memory before touching live capital.
TradingView Setup Guide
Every indicator, layout, and configuration step by step. Fully set up from day one.
One purchase · Yours permanently
No login, no app, no ongoing fees. Download the file. Open it every session.
See it in use

Every decision guided.
Every session logged.

The dashboard runs from pre-session preparation through to post-session review — in a single file, open in any browser, with no account required.

Session Checklist — Pre-session → Execution
Gold Standard ORB session checklist — phase timeline, mental state gate, and section-by-section execution flow

The session checklist guides every decision from pre-session classification to post-session review — in sequence, with no step skippable.

A+ Scorecard — 9 criteria
Gold Standard ORB A+ scorecard — 9 criteria, automatic threshold, quality score with conviction badge
Trade Plan Visualiser
Gold Standard ORB trade plan visualiser — entry, OR range, breakeven and TP2 on live price canvas

Nine criteria. One hard gate. Score threshold set automatically by your London profile — no manual lookup required.

Entry price, stop, breakeven, and TP2 visualised on a live price canvas the moment you enter.

Products

Two ways to start.
One system.

Start with the written guide to understand the framework — then step up to the full execution toolkit when you're ready to trade.

Strategy guide · PDF download
Gold Standard
ORB — Strategy Guide

The complete written methodology

Full system logic — AMD framework, session structure, London profile classification
Entry rules, stop placement, R:R targets — every decision explained in full
A+ scorecard criteria with rationale for each filter
Read once to understand the system — reference every session thereafter
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ORB System

XAUUSD NY Session — Complete Toolkit

Session dashboard — checklist, scorecard, trade calculator, master log, full analytics
9-chapter strategy guide — AMD framework, London profiles, entry patterns, psychology
10-session TradingView replay protocol — structured path from learning to live
TradingView setup guide — every indicator and configuration step by step
One file · Opens in any browser · No installation, login, or subscription
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Not financial advice. Trading CFDs and spot Gold involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Who it's for

Specific by design.
Not built for everyone.

This is for you if
  • You want rules for every decision, not gut feel
  • You can commit one focused hour around 13:30 UTC
  • You trade Gold specifically, or want to start
  • You want risk defined and capped every single trade
  • You value process and data over promises and hype
Not for you if
  • You want signals or someone to trade for you
  • You need multiple sessions or instruments
  • You want guaranteed returns or a shortcut
  • You have no prior exposure to financial markets

Risk notice

Trading CFDs, spot Gold, and leveraged instruments involves significant risk of capital loss. The majority of retail traders lose money when trading these products. This product teaches a structured methodology — it does not guarantee profitable outcomes, and your results will depend entirely on how you apply it. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose in full. If you are unsure whether trading is appropriate for your financial circumstances, seek independent financial advice before proceeding.

What you need

Built for the desk.
Not the phone.

This system runs across two live chart panels and a detailed session checklist — simultaneously, in a 60-minute window where timing is the edge. A small screen makes precise execution impossible. These are the requirements before you begin.

Hardware
Desktop or laptop
Minimum 1280px screen width. Dual monitor recommended — one for charts, one for the dashboard.
Browser
Chrome or Firefox. The dashboard is a single HTML file — no installation, no app, no account required.
Stable internet connection
Live charting requires a reliable connection. The dashboard itself runs entirely offline once downloaded.
Software
TradingView Pro or above
Required for dual-panel chart layout. The dashboard includes a full TradingView setup guide — every indicator and configuration step by step.
A regulated CFD broker
Any broker offering spot XAUUSD with a tight spread. System is broker-agnostic — no specific broker is required or endorsed.
Forex Factory calendar
Free. Used daily to check high-impact USD events before the session window opens.
Session time commitment

The NY session opens at 13:30 UTC (09:30 ET). The trade window runs 13:45–14:45 UTC. You need to be at your desk from approximately 13:00 UTC. One focused hour per day — nothing before, nothing after. The dashboard handles all DST transitions automatically.

Built and used daily by a UK-based independent trader. No face, no community, no guru theatre — just the system, the rules, and the data. The anonymity is deliberate: the product should speak for itself.

From the journal

Process. Edge. Discipline.

Session observations, rule explanations, and case studies — written from inside the system, not about it.

Strategy · Trade Management 5 min read
When Price Pulls Back Into the OR: Exit Early or Hold to Stop?

A M1 candle closing back inside the Opening Range is a structural failure signal. The data says exit immediately — not because the trade feels bad, but because holding to the stop is the lower-expectancy decision.

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Session logs, observations, process — documented from replay sessions onward
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The 4 London Profiles — the most important pre-session skill in this system. Free, instant, and permanently useful.

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The 4 London Profiles —
know the session before it opens

Classify London's behaviour before 13:30 UTC. Know your position size and score threshold before the opening range even forms.

What each of the four profile types looks like
How the profile sets your size and score threshold
The AMD narrative that makes each one readable
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