What is the AMD and FVG framework in forex?

AMD stands for Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution — a model of how price moves through daily sessions as larger participants build and unwind positions. FVG (Fair Value Gap) refers to an imbalance left on the chart that price often returns to, which the course uses as a core entry setup. Together they form a structured, institution-style approach to reading the market, taught in depth in this course.

What is the AMD daily cycle and why does it matter?

The AMD cycle describes how price tends to accumulate, then manipulate (sweep liquidity), then distribute across the trading day. Because this rhythm repeats daily around the London and New York sessions, it gives traders a consistent structure to plan entries and exits around, rather than reacting randomly to price.

How long is the course and what is the schedule?

The course runs for 5 weeks with 3 live classes per week, typically in the evening to suit working professionals. Batches are capped at 6 to 8 students for personalised attention. Contact us for the next batch start date.

Is forex trading legal in India?

It depends on the route. Exchange-traded currency derivatives like USD/INR are available domestically on NSE and BSE through SEBI-registered brokers. International forex trading (including instruments like XAU/USD and global prop firms) involves offshore platforms and carries regulatory and FEMA considerations. TradeSteady teaches the analytical framework and concepts; each trader is responsible for ensuring their own trading complies with applicable laws. This course is educational and is not investment advice.

Which currency pairs does the course teach?

The course focuses on the major forex pairs — EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and AUD/USD — plus Gold (XAU/USD). These are the most liquid, beginner-friendly instruments, which makes the institutional AMD and FVG framework easier to learn and apply. Rather than spreading across dozens of pairs, you focus on mastering a core set that the same framework works across.

Who teaches the forex course?

Avneesh Asija, Founder and MD of TradeSteady, personally teaches the course. He is NISM-certified, has 13+ years of active trading experience, has trained 500+ students, and trades live daily with real capital. The methods taught are the ones he uses himself.

Can I learn forex trading online from anywhere in India?

Yes. The course runs as live online classes on Google Meet, so you can join from any city in India. You attend the same live sessions, see real-time London and NY session analysis, and can ask questions in real time. All you need is a laptop and a stable internet connection.

Does the course cover Gold (XAU/USD) trading?

Yes. Module 5 covers applying the same AMD and FVG framework to Gold (XAU/USD), which is one of the most popular instruments among forex traders due to its strong session-based moves.

How much does the forex course cost and is there a free demo?

The course starts at ₹18,000. Because batches are limited to 6 to 8 students, the fee reflects a premium small-group experience. You can book a free demo class first — visit tradesteady.in/demo-class-form or call/WhatsApp +91-8368225227 to experience the teaching style and the framework before enrolling.

Do I need prior trading experience to join?

No. The course is built for both beginners and existing traders. Module 1 starts from the fundamentals — currency pairs, sessions, pips, lots, and leverage — before progressing to institutional market structure, the AMD framework, and live execution. Existing stock or crypto traders will find the structured approach easy to adopt.

What are prop firms and does the course cover them?

Prop (proprietary trading) firms offer traders access to funded accounts after they pass an evaluation. The course's final module covers the scaling-up pathway, including how the AMD framework and disciplined risk management apply to funded-account and prop-firm evaluations. Note that prop firms are international platforms; traders should understand the regulatory and tax implications that apply to them.

US Market Timings in IST After Daylight Saving: Full Schedule for Indian Crypto Traders 2026

Avneesh Asija

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Sunday morning, while most of India was asleep, the United Kingdom and most of Europe wound their clocks back by one hour. British Summer Time ended at 2 AM London local on Sunday 25 October 2026. The UK is now on Greenwich Mean Time. Six days from now, on 1 November, the United States will do the same.

US market timings in IST after daylight saving — complete schedule for Indian crypto traders showing LSE, NYSE, Delta Exchange India, and Deribit open and close times

India does not observe daylight saving. We stay at IST (UTC+5:30) all year. But the markets we trade — the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange — shift their IST timings twice a year because of DST. This blog gives you the full US market timings in IST after daylight saving, so you can update your calendars and trading alerts in one go.

If you trade crypto on Delta Exchange India, Deribit, Binance, or any other platform, this matters. The London close you have been watching at 9:00 PM IST is now 10:00 PM IST. Your 7:00 PM IST NYSE open is correct until Saturday night. From Monday 2 November, it becomes 8:00 PM IST.

Save this blog. Update your calendars. Come back to it in March 2027 when DST starts again.

What is Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time is the practice of moving the clock forward by one hour in spring and backward by one hour in autumn. Europe ends DST on the last Sunday of October (25 October this year). The United States ends DST on the first Sunday of November (1 November this year). India has never observed DST — our clocks stay the same all year.

When London or New York changes their clocks, the IST time of their market open and close shifts by one hour.

US Market Timings in IST After Daylight Saving — Full Schedule

Here are the exact US market timings in IST after daylight saving, broken down by exchange. Both the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange run on local time at their home city, so the IST equivalent shifts whenever their clocks change.

London Stock Exchange — IST schedule

The London Stock Exchange runs regular trading from 08:00 to 16:30 London local time.

	Open	Close
Before 25 October 2026	12:30 PM IST	9:00 PM IST
From 25 October onwards	1:30 PM IST	10:00 PM IST

London open shifted from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM IST. London close shifted from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST. One hour later across the board.

New York Stock Exchange — IST schedule

The New York Stock Exchange runs regular trading from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

	Open	Close
Now (until 31 October)	7:00 PM IST	1:30 AM IST
From 1 November 2026	8:00 PM IST	2:30 AM IST

From 1 November, NYSE open shifts from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST. NYSE close shifts from 1:30 AM to 2:30 AM IST. One hour later.

What does not change

Two things remain the same, regardless of DST. These are your hard reference points as an Indian crypto trader.

Deribit weekly options expiry: 1:30 PM IST every Friday. Deribit uses UTC, which has no DST. The time never shifts.

Delta Exchange India daily settlement: 5:30 PM IST every day. This is set in IST, so it also never shifts.

What you need to do

The London change already happened on 25 October. Your London session timings in IST are already different from last week.

The US change happens on 1 November. Update your calendar reminders, trading alerts, and any TradingView session highlighters you use. NYSE open moves to 8:00 PM IST and NYSE close moves to 2:30 AM IST. The complete US market timings in IST after daylight saving sit in the table above — bookmark it.

The next DST change will be in March 2027 when both Europe and the US move clocks forward for summer. Come back to this blog then — the schedule will shift the other way.

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