#MyWeekendTradingPlan #MyWeekendTradingPlan – Prepping for the Week Ahead (Feb 1-7, 2026)

Weekends are sacred for traders like me. No charts screaming in real time, no FOMO from live candles—just calm analysis, big-picture review, and a clear battle plan for Monday open. Here's how I structure my weekend routine to stay disciplined and edge out the market. Consistency beats genius every time.
Step 1: Review the Past Week (30-45 mins)
I start by journaling last week's trades. What worked? What bombed? I pull up my trade log: win rate, risk-reward ratios, emotional slips. Last week, I nailed a swing long on EUR/USD after it respected the 1.0850 weekly support—1:3 RR paid off nicely. But I got chopped on a crypto altcoin pump-and-dump. Lesson: tighter filters on low-liquidity weekend moves.
Key metrics tracked: max drawdown <2%, average RR >1:2.5. If I'm drifting, I reset rules—no exceptions.
Step 2: Macro & Sentiment Scan (45 mins)
Markets don't reset on weekends, but narratives do. I check:
Economic calendar: Key events this week include US Non-Farm Payrolls preview vibes, ECB commentary, and any Fed whisper on rates. Sticky inflation still lingers, so dollar strength could persist short-term.
Global risk tone: Equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq) showing resilience with AI tailwinds; J.P. Morgan sees double-digit gains possible in 2026 if earnings hold.
Crypto cycle: Bitcoin hovering post-halving echoes—some call for $200k upside, but 2026 might bring range-bound volatility after the cycle peak. Altseason delayed?
Geopolitics & news flow: Trump-era digital asset policies still boosting sentiment, but weekend gaps remain risky.
I mark high-impact news on my calendar and note potential volatility spikes.
Step 3: Technical Mapping – Key Levels & Bias (60-90 mins)
This is the core. I multi-timeframe analyze my watchlist (top 8-10 assets):
Forex: Focus majors like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY. Weekly bias bearish on EUR/USD unless it breaks 1.10. Key levels: support 1.0750, resistance 1.0950. Plan: fade rallies if overbought on RSI.
Stocks/Indices: Bullish intermediate on S&P if it holds 5800-5900 zone. Watch tech names for AI rotation plays.
Crypto: BTC/USD – range trade between $95k-$110k possible. ETH lagging but could catch up if Solana momentum spills over. Weekend crypto action: smaller sizes, wider stops due to thin liquidity.
I draw horizontal levels, trendlines, Fibs, and mark confluences. Bias per asset: bullish/bearish/neutral + trigger conditions.
Step 4: Risk & Position Rules (20 mins)
Fixed forever:
Risk per trade: 0.5-1% of account.
Max open risk: 3%.
Position size calculator updated.
No revenge trading, no averaging losers.
Weekend holds: Avoid unless strong conviction (crypto only, small size).
Step 5: Watchlist & Scenarios (30 mins)
Finalized 5-7 high-probability setups:
EUR/USD short if rejection at resistance + bearish candle.
BTC long on dip to range low with volume confirmation.
Gold fade if it hits overbought after recent breakout. Plus contingencies: "If NFP surprises hot → dollar rally → adjust forex bias."
Step 6: Mindset & Routine Reset
End with meditation/journal: Why do I trade? (Freedom + growth, not quick riches.) Plan Monday routine: pre-market 30 mins before open, no phone distractions.
This weekend ritual turns chaos into clarity. Markets reward the prepared. What's your weekend process? Drop it below—let's share and level up together.