Heatmap for Asian Session Liquidity: Trading
It's 1:15 AM ET, and the NQ futures are quietly consolidating near the Asian session's low. While most traders sleep, a sophisticated algorithm is alrea...
It's 1:15 AM ET, and the NQ futures are quietly consolidating near the Asian session's low. While most traders sleep, a sophisticated algorithm is already mapping liquidity zones, preparing to execute a high-probability trade as London opens. This isn't speculation—it's the disciplined approach that separates successful futures traders from the rest. Asian session liquidity is the foundational structure that sets the stage for the entire trading day in NQ futures. It's not about the big moves; it's about understanding where liquidity pools form, where stops cluster, and where the market is likely to move before the London and New York sessions fully engage. The Asian session (20:00-00:00 ET) isn't just a quiet period—it's where the market's structural foundation is built. According to a 17-year study of NQ futures data, two-thirds of all days sweep the Asia high before 05:00 ET, confirming a consistent liquidity interaction before the New York open. This isn't random—it's a quantifiable pattern that can be leveraged.