Raj Krishnamurthy serves as Head of Market Research at FXNX, bringing over 12 years of trading floor experience across Mumbai and Singapore. He has worked at some of Asia's most prestigious investment banks and specializes in Asian currency markets, carry trade strategies, and central bank policy analysis. Raj holds a degree in Economics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and a CFA charter. His articles are valued for their deep institutional insight and forward-looking market analysis.
Tired of the Sunday Gap? Explore how Synthetic Indices provide a constant, algorithmic environment to master SMC strategies 24/7, and why your risk management needs a total recalibration.
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Stop fighting volatility and start trading the 'Global Insurance Policy.' This guide breaks down the USD/CHF's unique mechanics, from VIX correlations to SNB intervention tactics.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Imagine having the weekly playbooks of the world’s largest hedge funds. This guide shows you how to use COT data to validate SMC setups and trade with the big boys.
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Discover how the world's two largest financial hubs collide between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, and how you can trade the 'Institutional Handover' for maximum profit.
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Trading news isn't about the data; it's about the reaction. Learn how to identify liquidity traps and use the 15-minute rule to trade high-impact events with institutional precision.
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Move beyond 'gut feelings' and 'vibes' to build a rule-based SMC trading plan. Learn how to codify your edge, master Killzones, and implement a professional risk architecture.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Ever wonder why price hits your stop and then reverses? Discover the ICT 'Magnet vs. Fuel' strategy to identify institutional targets and trade with the smart money.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Stop chasing big candles and start identifying true institutional intent. This guide breaks down the anatomy of ICT displacement and how to use it as a high-probability filter.
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Stop chasing price and start waiting for the institutional 'Sweet Spot.' This guide breaks down the ICT Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) framework, combining Fibonacci precision with institutional timing.
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Stop getting stopped out by the 'Judas Swing.' Learn how to use the ICT Midnight Filter and the Power of 3 framework to track institutional footprints on XAUUSD.
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While retail traders sleep, smart money accumulates. Learn how to trade the XAUUSD Asian session using the Shanghai Premium and liquidity boxes for surgical entries.
Raj Krishnamurthy
In the 2026 economy, a 'beat' on NFP can still tank the Dollar. Discover how to look beneath the surface of employment reports to find the real market-moving signals.
Raj Krishnamurthy
In 2026, a 'profitable' backtest is meaningless without 99.9% data integrity. Learn how to use AI, cloud processing, and walk-forward analysis to stress-test your edge before going live.
Raj Krishnamurthy
In 2026, the most profitable traders aren't bots—they're 'Centaurs.' Learn how to integrate adaptive AI and sentiment analysis to outpace the market while avoiding the overfitting trap.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Discover why the difference between a gambler and a professional trader is found in the math. Learn to apply EV, RRR, and the Law of Large Numbers to your strategy.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Trading for a living is a business, not a hobby. Discover the cold, hard math of capitalization, realistic ROI, and why your account size is your biggest employee.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Learn how to capitalize on the market's most predictable liquidity surge. This guide covers the Asian Box, the Frankfurt Fakeout, and how to automate your trading for a better lifestyle.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Most traders treat the 24-hour Forex market as a buffet, but the pros treat it as a precision operation. Learn how to match your strategy to the market's daily liquidity cycle.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Transitioning from a demo to a live forex account often feels like moving from a flight simulator to a real cockpit during a storm. This guide exposes the technical and biological gaps that catch intermediate traders off guard.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Think you're diversified with four different pairs? You might just be doubling your risk. Learn how to spot hidden correlations and manage your 'Value at Risk' like a pro.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Most traders obsess over win rates, but pros focus on expectancy. Learn how to calculate your edge, survive drawdowns, and treat your trading desk like a profitable casino.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Trading isn't just about account equity; it's about cognitive energy. Discover why your brain fails after lunch and how fewer, high-quality trades lead to bigger profits.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Stop letting losing trades hold your capital hostage. Learn the psychological traps of the 'break-even' mentality and how to reclaim your equity with professional risk management.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Imagine hitting a 2-pip profit target only to realize your net gain is zero. We deconstruct the 'Zero Spread' paradox to reveal the hidden costs of 'free' trading.
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Is your home internet costing you pips? Discover how a Forex VPS bridges the gap between retail limitations and institutional-grade execution through proximity hosting and sub-1ms latency.
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Most traders treat the FOMC like a coin flip. Learn how to move past the gambling phase by mastering the 'Second Wave' strategy, focusing on the Fed Chair’s press conference.
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Shift your mindset from finding reasons to trade to finding reasons to stay out. Learn how to build a professional-grade checklist that protects your capital from mediocre setups.
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Move beyond the 'Wild West' of offshore trading. Discover how Kenya's CMA framework provides the institutional security and fintech tools intermediate traders need to scale professionally.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Is forex trading legal in the Philippines? Navigate the 'gray area' with our guide on BSP regulations, SEC advisories, and optimizing your trading via GCash and Tier-1 brokers.
Raj Krishnamurthy
In 2026, prop trading legitimacy is the new leverage. We compare the three industry titans on drawdown mechanics, execution quality, and long-term scaling math.
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Stop being the liquidity for institutional players. Learn how to decode the emotional temperature of X, Reddit, and TradingView to spot high-probability contrarian setups.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Intermediate traders often ignore the 'hidden leakage' of tax drag, which can erode up to 37% of gains. Learn the professional structures that separate hobbyists from serious trading businesses.
Raj Krishnamurthy
When markets break, standard strategies fail. Discover the defensive playbook for surviving Black Swans, managing liquidity voids, and protecting your capital during extreme volatility.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Most traders treat chart patterns like static stickers on a page. This guide moves you beyond basic geometry and into the world of market sentiment, liquidity traps, and high-probability narratives.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Transitioning from demo to live trading is more than a button click—it's a psychological and technical leap. Learn the KPI framework to ensure your move is a graduation, not a gamble.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Why do institutional desks focus on just five pairs? Learn how choosing the right currency pair acts as a strategic anchor for liquidity and precision.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Most backtests are 'polite lies.' Learn how to move beyond basic reviews to find true expectancy and stress-test your strategy against the hidden traps of the live market.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Stop blaming your strategy. The real reason most traders fail is the lack of a proper trading system. Discover why your environment matters more than your method.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Discover the real success rate for Forex traders. Learn why 90-95% of traders fail and the key strategies you can use to improve your profitability.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Wondering how much money you need to start forex trading? This guide breaks down minimum deposits, account types, and key factors to consider.
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Learn to identify and trade the shooting star candlestick pattern, a powerful bearish reversal signal for your forex strategy. Spot reversals with confidence.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Learn to identify and trade the Spinning Top candlestick pattern. This guide covers its characteristics, formation, and how it signals market indecision.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Learn what volatility indices like the VIX are, their benefits for diversification and hedging, and how to use a long volatility strategy to profit from fear.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Discover the secrets of synthetic indices trading. Learn effective strategies for this 24/7 market that's immune to external news and offers predictable volatility.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Learn to trade like institutions with the ICT Market Maker Model. This guide breaks down the buy model to help you identify high-probability trades.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Discover the Smart Money Concept (SMC), a trading strategy focused on tracking institutional investors to identify key supply and demand zones in the market.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Are you making common EURUSD trading mistakes? Discover 7 pitfalls like overleveraging and emotional trading that could be costing you money and learn how to avoid them.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Learn to identify and trade the Three Inside Down candlestick pattern. This guide covers the 3-candle formation that signals a bearish market reversal.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Unlock the power of the Tweezer Bottom candlestick pattern. This guide explains how to identify this bullish reversal signal and use it in your trading.
Raj Krishnamurthy
Unlock your trading potential with 5 psychological hacks. Learn to master your mindset, control emotions, and turn losses into lessons for consistent wins.
Raj Krishnamurthy