The Best Trade You Can Take This Week 🎄

Category: Mindset & Lifestyle

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, traders! 🎁

As we head into the festive week, I know the temptation. You have some time off work, you are sitting at home, and you think, "Perfect time to catch some pips!"

But before you open that laptop, look at the photo below. That is your goal for this week.

The market during the holidays is a different beast. The big institutions—the banks and hedge funds that move the market—are largely on holiday. This leads to two things:

Low Liquidity: The market moves like a ghost town.
Sudden Spikes: Because there are fewer orders, a single large trade can cause price to jump erratically.

The "Sip" Advice: Unplug to Recharge
This week, the most profitable thing you can do for your trading career is nothing.

Trading is mentally exhausting. If you don't let your brain recover, you will start 2026 already burned out. Use this week to:

Keep that laptop closed (seriously!).
Sip on some bubbles or a warm drink with family.
Reflect on your wins and lessons from this year, but do not stare at the charts.

The "Pip" Tip: Watch the Spreads
If you must trade (I know, it’s hard to stay away!), be extremely careful with your spreads.

During holiday weeks, brokers often widen spreads because of the low liquidity. A trade that usually costs you 1 pip might cost you 3 or 4 pips this week. This eats into your profits and makes your stop-losses more vulnerable.

My challenge to you: Give yourself the gift of a break. The market will still be there in January, and it will be moving much better than it is right now.

Enjoy the sips, forget the pips (just for a few days), and have a wonderful Christmas!

 
See you in the New Year! — Mellissa Stamboul | Forex Business Coach