Copy of How John made €1,300 trading the EUR/USD currency pair

John M., a 36-year-old part-time forex trader from Germany, recently made a profit of €1,300 trading the EUR/USD currency pair. With years of experience in the financial markets, John developed a disciplined swing trading strategy that combined technical analysis with major economic news.

In early June 2025, John noticed an interesting pattern forming on the 4-hour EUR/USD chart. The price had been falling for several days, but had reached a strong historical support level around 1.0780. At the same time, the RSI indicator showed a bullish divergence, which meant that momentum was changing even though the price had not yet moved higher. This often signaled a possible trend reversal.

John was in no hurry. He waited for confirmation – a bullish candlestick pattern forming at the support line. When EUR/USD broke slightly above 1.0800, John entered a long position (buy). He used 1 lot with 1:30 leverage and cautiously placed a stop-loss at 1.0740 to protect his capital. His profit target was 1.0950, aiming for a solid 150 pips.

Adding confidence to his trading was the new US employment report released that week. The data showed weaker-than-expected US job growth, putting pressure on the dollar. John believed that this news would help push the EUR/USD exchange rate higher in the coming days.

His prediction proved correct. Over the next five days, the EUR/USD rate gradually rose, driven by technical momentum and bearish sentiment towards the dollar. On June 8, the pair reached 1.0935, and John decided to close the trade early to lock in his profit. He made 135 pips on the trade, resulting in a gross profit of €1,350. After deducting €50 in brokerage and swap fees, his net profit was €1,300 – a 13% return on his €10,000 account in less than a week.

John achieved success through a combination of patience, technical skills, and risk management. He never risked more than 2% of his capital per trade and avoided emotional decisions. By sticking to his plan and analyzing both charts and economic data, he was able to make timely and profitable trades.

This trade reminded John why forex trading – when done correctly – can be an effective way to grow capital. However, he also knows that not every trade will work out and that proper risk control is the key to long-term success.

Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. Forex trading involves significant risk and is not suitable for all investors.