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FXロジック研究所 投資郎
09/07/2026 23:00
Release： 09/07/2026 23:00
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FXロジック研究所 投資郎
Investment style : Scalping
Investment career : More than 10 years
Investment amount : 100 million - 200 million JPY
Nice to meet you. I am 投資郎, the chief researcher at FX Logic Institute. At our institute, our philosophy is to understand the market not by sense, but by "logic," and we conduct research and development of reproducible trading methods and systems. The market changes daily, but there are universal aspects to human psychology and the essence of the market. We verity that essence, and by performing numerous chart analyses, backtests, and forward tests, we aim to shape "logic that can be used for a long time." Beyond FX, domestically and internationally, we operate multiple businesses including: IT/Web system development Web marketing Application development Real estate investment Travel and tour services We move our base of operations rather than staying fixed, traveling between Japan and many countries around the world as we work. What is common across various industries is: "reproducing results with data and mechanisms rather than intuition." This mindset applies directly to FX as well. To date, we have provided indicators and expert advisors (EAs) to over 1,000 traders, and have offered numerous individual support and consulting services. Of course, tools alone cannot guarantee profits. However, "why that logic?" "which market conditions offer an edge?" "in what situations should it not be used?" We place importance on communicating these honestly. What FX Logic Institute aims for is not tools for short-term gains, but logic that you can engage with for a long time. Rather than flashy ads or exaggerated expressions, we strive to create products that you can be convinced of the more you use them. Thank you very much in advance.
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A series about the Sign-Inji × Semi-Automatic EA "Gold Canon".
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Aren't you rushing to open the windows on Monday? How to approach weekend carryovers with Gold Canon

On Monday morning, have you ever opened your chart and been surprised that the rate had diverged significantly from Friday's closing price?


The phenomenon of the rate jumping discontinuously after a weekend is called “gap up” (gap opening).
In particular, gold (gold) is known as an asset with large price swings, and it tends to be more susceptible to the effects of gap openings.
This time, we will整理 (clarify) what a gap opening actually is and how to think about holding positions over the weekend.


■What is a gap opening


The FX market generally operates 24 hours on weekdays, but many markets are closed on weekends, so new trades do not occur.
During that time, statements by key figures, geopolitical news, and changes in economic conditions continue to occur.
The materials accumulated during the closed period are priced in all at once at the start of Monday trading, creating a gap between Friday's closing price and Monday's opening price.
This is a gap opening.


Sometimes the gap opens upward; other times downward.
The direction is not predetermined; think of it as a phenomenon where prices jump as a result.


■ Situations where gap openings are likely to occur


Gap openings do not only happen in special markets, but in the following situations, volatility tends to be higher.


When major economic indicators or key figures are scheduled to be released over the weekend.
When geopolitical risks (conflicts or political tensions) are high.
When dealing with assets like gold, which tend to attract capital during emergencies.


As these materials stack up, the probability that Monday's opening price will deviate from Friday's closing price tends to increase.
Of course, if there is no material over the weekend, gaps may hardly open, and it does not mean prices will necessarily move greatly.


■What to consider when carrying a position over Friday


When a gap opening occurs, unlike normal orders, the stop orders you placed may be filled at a less favorable rate than expected, causing slippage.
This is an inherent part of gap openings.


Therefore, when holding positions over the weekend, some traders reduce position size or close part of profits to cushion risk.
Also, revising your loss-cutting line during Friday to prepare for weekend price moves is a useful precaution.
Whether you carry or close a position depends on circumstances, so having your own pre-set criteria can help.


■ Do not rush to jump in immediately after Monday's opening


Price movements immediately after the gap tends to be volatile and directionality is not yet established.
In the moment, you might feel, “It moved a lot, I don’t want to miss this trend,” and want to jump in right at the opening.
However, the newly opened gap does not necessarily continue in the same direction; sometimes price retraces to fill the gap (gap filling).
A possible approach is to observe a little after the opening until prices settle.


Also, before ending Friday trading, it helps to check the weekend schedule of economic indicators and key figures to be released.
Understanding what to anticipate can reduce panicking over the unexpected.


■ How to reference Gold Canon panels


Gold Canon displays information such as win rate, accumulated pips, and revenue in panel format based on past price movements.
These are simply references based on past trends and do not predict future markets or whether a gap opening will occur.
However, when bracing for Monday's price movement, combining the entrance/exit cues from the signal tools with your own position management criteria can help reduce judgment variance.


There is no foolproof way to completely avoid gap openings.
Therefore, simply having the premise that “a gap may open” forms a foundation for managing risk.


■ Summary


Over Monday, gaps are an unavoidable phenomenon in FX market structure.
By understanding the mechanism and proactively reviewing position size and loss-cut lines, you may be able to greet Monday more calmly.
It is not possible to prevent gaps from opening, but you can decide in advance how you will respond when a gap opens.
Just being mindful of this difference can change how you approach the market at the start of the week.


The Gold Canon detail page introduces the signaling tool mechanism and the information that can be checked on panels.
If you're curious,Details pageplease take a look.