Trading AUDUSD and NZDUSD | Judas Swing Strategy 12/02/2025

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Last week was a slow one for the Judas Swing strategy, as we didn’t get any trades on the four currency pairs we trade (GBPUSD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, NZDUSD). We stayed disciplined and didn’t deviate from our plan and avoided chasing trades that didn’t align with our checklist. To reach a point in your trading journey where you no longer chase trades is a significant milestone traders need to take note of. It helps prevent overtrading and unnecessary losses outside your system.

After that slow week, we were eager to see what opportunities this week would bring. By Wednesday, two promising setups emerged on AUDUSD and NZDUSD. Now, let’s walk you through how these trades played out

We usually get to our trading desk 5 minutes before our trading session begins. By 08:30 EST, our trading session had started, and we were on the lookout for potential opportunities. By 09:00 EST, we saw a sweep of liquidity at the lows of both NZDUSD and AUDUSD, this was our signal to start watching for potential buying setups. But before we take any buy positions we need wait for these conditions to be met:
1. Break of structure to the buy side
2. A Fair Value Gap (FVG) must be left behind
3. Price must retrace into the FVG
Until all three conditions align, no trade is taken. Even if two out of three are met, we stay on the sidelines. Following this plan ensures we only take high-probability setups.
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At this stage, we were waiting for price to break structure to the upside our key confirmation to enter the trades. After waiting patiently, all the conditions on our checklist aligned, giving us the green light to execute while managing our risk. We risk 1% per trade with a target reward of 2%, meaning our total risk across both trades was 2%, with an expected return of 4%. Sticking to this structured approach ensures we maintain consistency and discipline in our trading
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These trades felt like the kind of sniper entries most traders dream of, minimal to no drawdown, with price moving directly to our targets. NZDUSD hit our target at 0.56292 in just 55 minutes, and AUDUSD mirrored this precision, reaching 0.62647 in the same timeframe. Given their strong correlation, it’s no surprise that both pairs moved in sync, reinforcing the power of well-planned setups. Our patience paid off, as these trades delivered a solid 4% return.
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