How to Trade the London Breakout with The Oracle
Overview
The London session is the largest liquidity injection in the forex market.
When London opens, volume increases dramatically and price often breaks out of the Asian session range.
The Oracle’s High/Low Break module is designed specifically for this.
Recommended Assets for London Breakout
Best pairs:
• EURUSD
• GBPUSD
• EURGBP
• GBPJPY
• USDCHF
Why:
These pairs are directly impacted by European liquidity.
Avoid for London breakout:
• AUDNZD
• Exotic pairs
• Crypto
Time Window (Critical)
London open (approximate broker time adjusted):
08:00 to 10:00 (as configured)
Adjust GMT offset if broker server time differs.
Exact Oracle Settings for London Breakout
Below are the required inputs in MT4 order.
Only listing inputs that differ from default trend configuration.
SIGNAL MODULES
Enable Hull MA signal = true
Enable Trend Rider signal = false
Enable MA Cross signal = false
Enable High/Low Break = true
Enable MACD divergence = false
ALL enabled methods must align (AND) = true
Why:
Hull ensures breakout aligns with trend bias.
We remove MA Cross because this is pure breakout logic.
Trend Rider optional, but recommended off for cleaner breakout focus.
HIGH / LOW SETTINGS
Enable High/Low Break = true
Use time window range = true
RangeStart_Hours = 8
RangeStart_Minutes = 0
RangeEnd_Hours = 10
RangeEnd_Minutes = 0
HighLowPipBuffer = 5.0
HighLowTradeDirection = Both
HighLowCloseOpposite = true
HighLow_Use_GMT_Offset = true
Set GMT offset according to broker.
TRADE MANAGEMENT
Enable break-even = true
BE trigger = 20 pips
Trailing mode = ClassicPips
Start trailing = 30
Trail distance = 30
Use closed candle only = true
RISK SETTINGS
MAX_DAIL_ORDERS = 2 (recommended for breakout trading)
Why:
Breakouts are high-volatility events. Limiting trade count protects capital.
Risk Profile
London breakouts are momentum-based.
Expect:
• Quick moves
• Quick reversals
• False breakouts
Use moderate lot sizing.