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Does anyone know why FTSE Futures traded till 2100h yesterday, not just with spreadbetters, but also with Futures platforms, instead of the 1730h close ? Is this a permanent change in FTSE trading hours? Many thanks Omt

20 points stop on FTSE will never work for scalping. Bear in mind, you are taking 2 - 5points profit per contract, so to lose 20 points on a bad call (inevitable!), you need the next 4 - 10 profitable trades to get back to b/e. I reckon 5 - 10 points for stop, leaning more to 5 points and...

LuckyD How many point on FTSE Futures. I agree with most of the above, although I use 25 points on EURUSD from a pivot level.

Hi Guys, I scalp the FTSE futures, and I have been reviewing trade setups on the FTSE Futures, and I am wondering if anyone has firmed up on the mechanical stops and targets trade parameters. I know about stops above the high/low of the trigger bar, but what is the general rule of the thumb...