Kathy Lien

Kathy Lien

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Veteran FX strategist and author; blends fundamental and technical FX analysis; co‑founder BKForex.

First Prop Firm Audited Shows 98% Hourly Payouts
SocialApr 29, 2026

First Prop Firm Audited Shows 98% Hourly Payouts

🤔 Will more prop firms step up and subject themselves to voluntary audits? Drop your take below 👇

By Kathy Lien
Predicting Fed Tone: Green Gains vs Red Declines
SocialApr 29, 2026

Predicting Fed Tone: Green Gains vs Red Declines

Do you see more GREEN or RED 👀 Before every Fed meeting, I build a table comparing how the economy has shifted since the last one to gauge the likely tone. 🟢 Green = improvement 🔴 Red = deterioration So with that in mind…...

By Kathy Lien
Futures Prop Price War: Cheaper Trades, Tighter Margins
SocialApr 29, 2026

Futures Prop Price War: Cheaper Trades, Tighter Margins

Is a price war in the futures prop space GOOD or BAD for traders? Good = lower costs Bad = margins squeezed, which will lead to tighter rules Comment below 👇

By Kathy Lien
BoC Likely Holds Rates Amid Slowing Economy, Rising Inflation
SocialApr 29, 2026

BoC Likely Holds Rates Amid Slowing Economy, Rising Inflation

Bank of Canada meets before the Fed this morning. ZERO chance they hike rates 🔻Spending DOWN 🔻Full time employment DOWN ⬆️Inflation UP https://t.co/HPRy9yMpD7

By Kathy Lien
Tech Earnings Set to Outpace Fed Decision Impact
SocialApr 29, 2026

Tech Earnings Set to Outpace Fed Decision Impact

🚨TODAY: FOMC VS. TECH EARNINGS 🍿 *My money is on earnings = bigger mover 2:00PM: Fed Rate Decision 2:30PM: Powell's last press conference as Fed Chairman Earnings: 4:00PM: $GOOGL $META $AMZN 4:05PM: $META https://t.co/MHymxCHk0O

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Trade Only During Two Daily Market Intent Windows
SocialApr 28, 2026

Trade Only During Two Daily Market Intent Windows

Kill Zone vs. Power Zone - Timing Matters What’s your best time to trade? https://t.co/uOQ470gt4b

By Kathy Lien
Waking Up to Profits with Smooth ZIP Trades
SocialApr 28, 2026

Waking Up to Profits with Smooth ZIP Trades

I ❤️ waking up to profits. Had 2 textbook ZIP trades last night - BUY Signal in USDCHF and SELL Signal in CHFJPY Smooth easy smooths with no pullbacks - that's what I like to see 🎯🎯🎯 What is ZIP? https://t.co/DJA8LNSCBa...

By Kathy Lien
Rate Holds Loom; Guidance Drives Markets Amid Resilient Equities
SocialApr 26, 2026

Rate Holds Loom; Guidance Drives Markets Amid Resilient Equities

Here’s the extracted text from the image: ⸻ The calm before the storm is here 🌊 → 5 central bank rate decisions → US advanced Q1 GDP → PCE deflator (the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge) → Eurozone inflation data → Iran headlines still in play None of the...

By Kathy Lien
Three Hidden Mistakes Sabotaging Your Forex Success
SocialApr 26, 2026

Three Hidden Mistakes Sabotaging Your Forex Success

You're not losing in forex because of your strategy. You're losing because of 3 mistakes you don't even realize you're making I break them down (and the psychology behind each) in my new video 👇 https://t.co/CUUqbHmejH https://t.co/CUUqbHmejH

By Kathy Lien
Geopolitical Whispers Fuel Market Volatility Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
SocialApr 24, 2026

Geopolitical Whispers Fuel Market Volatility Ahead of Central Bank Decisions

Iran headlines are driving everything today $DXY pulled back hard off its highs $SPX whipsawing $CL all over the place No US data on the calendar, so every geopolitical whisper is moving markets. Add Israel/Lebanon missiles and China restricting US tech investment...

By Kathy Lien
April Prop Firm Deals: Up to 50% Off
SocialApr 22, 2026

April Prop Firm Deals: Up to 50% Off

April Deals: Save up to 50% on Futures, CFD and Stock Props 🔥Lucid (Futures) • 50% off first 2 accounts • 40% off after Use code EDGE ➡️https://t.co/0mF5xJ5HmY 🚀Tradeify (Futures) • 40% off all accounts Use code EDGE ➡️https://t.co/4t0RS1Zt5D 💰Hola Prime (CFDs) • 40% off all accounts Use code SPRING40 ➡️https://t.co/nmfCUNq7xm ⚡️Prop Shop Trader...

By Kathy Lien
10‑Day S&P Rally Historically Predicts 18% Year‑Ahead Gain
SocialApr 22, 2026

10‑Day S&P Rally Historically Predicts 18% Year‑Ahead Gain

Could we see another 2-3% rally in stocks in the next month and another 5-6% in the next 3 months? This data reinforces the bullishness of the latest S&P move 📈 Comment below 👇 Agree or disagree?

By Kathy Lien
ZIP Delivers 7‑for‑7 Winning Setups in 12 Hours
SocialApr 22, 2026

ZIP Delivers 7‑for‑7 Winning Setups in 12 Hours

Most of my recent posts have focused on futures, but ZIP continues to deliver 📈 The last 12 hours have been exceptional - 7 for 7 on winning setups Staying disciplined and trusting the system. Curious what ZIP is? https://t.co/YQYhjDaSmC *Not trading advice....

By Kathy Lien
Wall Street Overlooks Escalating Middle East Tension
SocialApr 22, 2026

Wall Street Overlooks Escalating Middle East Tension

⚠️ STOCKS ARE IGNORING WAR RISK ⚠️ Here's what Wall Street is NOT telling you today: 🔴 Iran seized 2 ships in Hormuz 🔴 Tested the US blockade with supertankers 🔴 Trump extended the ceasefire (good) 🔴 But Tehran is...

By Kathy Lien
Conflicting Claims Reveal Doubt Over Near-Term Peace
SocialApr 21, 2026

Conflicting Claims Reveal Doubt Over Near-Term Peace

🇺🇸 Trump: Ceasefire extended, peace talks coming 🇮🇷 Iran: "Buying time for a surprise attack" + Hormuz stays shut Who do you think is lying? I'm not convinced peace is close. Still sell-the-rally over buy-the-dip?! $SPY $QQQ $USO $XOM $CVX $VIX $DJIA https://t.co/wzI3OltwU5

By Kathy Lien
Markets Overlook Trump's Iran Threat, Valuations Overstated
SocialApr 21, 2026

Markets Overlook Trump's Iran Threat, Valuations Overstated

THE MARKET IS MISSING WHAT TRUMP JUST SAID 🚨 Dollar ripping. Stocks green. Everyone's chill. Meanwhile: 🔴 Ceasefire deadline pushed to Wednesday evening 🔴 Iran hasn't sent a delegation to Pakistan 🔴 Trump on Truth Social: Iran "broke a lot of the terms" 🔴 Trump on...

By Kathy Lien
Tuesday's Triple Threat Sparks Market Volatility
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tuesday's Triple Threat Sparks Market Volatility

This is the market right now 🤯 Ceasefire expires Tuesday. US-Iran meeting Tuesday. US Retail Sales Tuesday. Expect volatility $SPX $SPY $QQQ $DJI $CL $USO $XLE $GC $GLD $DXY

By Kathy Lien
Global Economic Calendar: Key Data Releases This Week
SocialApr 19, 2026

Global Economic Calendar: Key Data Releases This Week

Everyone will be watching the headlines but don't miss this busy global calendar 👇 🇺🇸 US Retail Sales 🇪🇺 EZ -GE ZEW -GE IFO -EZ PMIs -GE PPI 🇬🇧 UK -Jobs -CPI -PMIs -Retail Sales 🇨🇦 CA -CPI & PPI -Retail Sales 🇯🇵 JP CPI 🇳🇿 NZ -Trade -CPI

By Kathy Lien
Key Geopolitics and Economic Data Shaping Monday Trades
SocialApr 19, 2026

Key Geopolitics and Economic Data Shaping Monday Trades

Middle East Ceasefire, US Retail Sales, Global PMIs Join us on Monday at 8:45am ET to dive into everything that will impact your trades 👇 https://t.co/IpQ8H0G5Ss https://t.co/IpQ8H0G5Ss

By Kathy Lien
Learn VWAP Futures From Top Trader on May 9
SocialApr 18, 2026

Learn VWAP Futures From Top Trader on May 9

Austin Silver @austinsilverfx 10+ years of trading experience and one of the most respected voices in VWAP futures trading 📊 Learn from the world's top traders on May 9 https://t.co/0B9XQYYWxC

By Kathy Lien
Hormuz Reopens, Markets Surge as Oil Plummets
SocialApr 17, 2026

Hormuz Reopens, Markets Surge as Oil Plummets

STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS OPEN. WAR IS OVER?! Iran reopens the Strait. Oil down -13% $SPX at record highs. $NDX logs its longest win streak since 2009. Dollar easing, gold and $BTC ripping The single biggest lock on markets just cleared. US-Iran...

By Kathy Lien
Master Initial Balance Trading with 77% Edge
SocialApr 16, 2026

Master Initial Balance Trading with 77% Edge

Breakdown of How to Trade Initial Balance Like a Pro with 77% Edge 👇 https://t.co/ETP9UYc2Vw https://t.co/DcJiRfSMAs

By Kathy Lien
Recession Fears Dispelled: Jobs, Manufacturing Surge, Markets Soar
SocialApr 16, 2026

Recession Fears Dispelled: Jobs, Manufacturing Surge, Markets Soar

FEAR WAS WRONG. THE DATA JUST PROVED IT. Everyone was screaming recession… but something weird just happened. The jobs numbers came in strong. Manufacturing surged. US, UK, China & Australia all beat expectations. $SPX just hit fresh record highs 🚨 The fear was loud....

By Kathy Lien
Stocks Climb While Economy Battles Inflation and Slowdown
SocialApr 15, 2026

Stocks Climb While Economy Battles Inflation and Slowdown

📈 Stocks are soaring while the economy is struggling with inflation, tariffs & slowing growth… 🤔 How is this even possible?! $SPY $QQQ $NASDAQ 👀 Watch to find out & drop your thoughts below - is this rally built to...

By Kathy Lien
Markets Near Record Highs as Peace Prospects Brighten
SocialApr 15, 2026

Markets Near Record Highs as Peace Prospects Brighten

🚨 IRAN. CHINA. OIL. STOCKS. 2 MINUTES. Markets are near record highs but the US-Iran ceasefire is still up in the air, China is watching every move, and oil prices are creeping up. Here's what it all means for your portfolio 👇 📌...

By Kathy Lien
Middle East Tensions Trump Economic Data, Fueling Oil Surge
SocialApr 13, 2026

Middle East Tensions Trump Economic Data, Fueling Oil Surge

🚨 Markets on edge as US–Iran tensions escalate and risk of a Strait of Hormuz blockade sends oil higher and stocks lower. Here’s my take on it all: Middle East headlines now matter more than economic data. Higher gas prices could...

By Kathy Lien
Trump Announces Hormuz Blockade, Oil Jumps 7%
SocialApr 13, 2026

Trump Announces Hormuz Blockade, Oil Jumps 7%

Trump says the US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins at 10AM ET Oil already up 7% and we haven't even started. I'm watching response from China 🇨🇳 How much pain are you pricing in for stocks today? 👇 $CL $USO...

By Kathy Lien
Avoid Jumping Into Gold Gap Moves
SocialApr 13, 2026

Avoid Jumping Into Gold Gap Moves

Another lesson in gap trading in gold last night - NEVER jump into the move

By Kathy Lien
Read the Calendar Before Charts: 10‑Minute Market Primer
SocialApr 12, 2026

Read the Calendar Before Charts: 10‑Minute Market Primer

Most traders obsess over charts 📊 but ignore what actually moves markets first. Here’s the 10-minute morning routine I’ve used for 20+ years to read the calendar, headlines, and signals from bonds, oil, and gold before any trade 🎯 https://t.co/jEK13r3Nke https://t.co/jEK13r3Nke

By Kathy Lien
Light Data Week Ahead, Keep an Eye on Iran
SocialApr 12, 2026

Light Data Week Ahead, Keep an Eye on Iran

This week looks like a lighter data week which watch Iran 🇺🇸 US -PPI -Beige Book -Empire State -Philly Fed 🇪🇺 EZ -EZ IP -EZ CPI Revisions 🇬🇧 GB GDP & IP 🇦🇺 AU -Jobs report -Inflation Expectations 🇳🇿 NZ PMI Composite & Services 🇨🇳 CN GDP, IP & Retail Sales

By Kathy Lien
Inside My Trader Mind: Schwab’s Brain Scan Reveals
SocialApr 11, 2026

Inside My Trader Mind: Schwab’s Brain Scan Reveals

Charles Schwab scanned my brain for their Mind of a Trader series and here's what they found👇 https://t.co/rK220rqekN

By Kathy Lien
US‑Iran Talks Stall, Markets Slide Across Board
SocialApr 10, 2026

US‑Iran Talks Stall, Markets Slide Across Board

Based on this, US-Iran talks aren't going well 👎 Markets telling same story with stocks lower, gold lower, US dollar strengthens, oil rebounds https://t.co/ZmGKsaR6y5

By Kathy Lien
US Inflation Hotter Yet Below Forecast, Oil Drop Helps
SocialApr 10, 2026

US Inflation Hotter Yet Below Forecast, Oil Drop Helps

⚠️ US inflation 🔥hotter than prior month Cooler than forecast 🥶 With Oil Drop, inflation fears easing CPI MoM 0.9% in line (Prev 0.3%) CPI YoY 3.3% (Forecast 3.4%, Prev 2.4%) Core CPI MoM 0.2% (Forecast 0.3%, Previous 0.2%) Core CPI YoY 2.6% (Forecast...

By Kathy Lien
3‑Step Framework Turns $
SocialApr 5, 2026

3‑Step Framework Turns $

(New Video) A Simple 3 Step Framework to Avoid Choppy Markets that helped this Thai Doctor turn $47,000 into $1,000,000 in Trading Capital https://t.co/i4mZuJM4fC https://t.co/i4mZuJM4fC

By Kathy Lien
Data Deluge, yet Iran Conflict Remains Market Driver
SocialApr 5, 2026

Data Deluge, yet Iran Conflict Remains Market Driver

Another week of heavy data but don't be mistaken Iran War will run the show 👇 🇺🇸 US - ISM Services -CPI -Fed Minutes -Durable Goods -Personal income/spending -UMich 🇪🇺 EZ -Retail Sales -PMI Rev -GE Trade & IP 🇨🇦 CA -IVEY -Jobs 🇳🇿 NZ -RBNZ -PMI 🇦🇺 AU Retail Sales

By Kathy Lien
Analyzing Today’s Market Swings and Future Outlook
SocialApr 2, 2026

Analyzing Today’s Market Swings and Future Outlook

My thoughts on today’s drop in stocks, gold, rally in oil and US dollar What comes next https://t.co/vJEqtVN6Ej

By Kathy Lien
Markets Rally as Trump Iran News Eclipses US Retail Sales
SocialApr 1, 2026

Markets Rally as Trump Iran News Eclipses US Retail Sales

Trump’s Iran update vs US Retail Sales - that’s the main focus for markets today. Stocks up, dollar down, Gold firm but Oil still above $100. Here’s what to watch 👇 https://t.co/gU5QbERzUH

By Kathy Lien
Trade Big Reports Effectively with These Simple Tips
SocialApr 1, 2026

Trade Big Reports Effectively with These Simple Tips

With so many big reports this week, here’s some tips on how to trade them

By Kathy Lien
War Fatigue Drives Stock Rally, Dollar Weakness
SocialMar 31, 2026

War Fatigue Drives Stock Rally, Dollar Weakness

Stocks up strongly, US Dollar weakens on war exhaustion. Reports that Trump wants to end Iran war even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. But can the rally last will Oil over $100? Here are my thoughts on it...

By Kathy Lien
Heavy Data Week Ahead, Iran Conflict Still Dominates
SocialMar 29, 2026

Heavy Data Week Ahead, Iran Conflict Still Dominates

This week is packed with market moving data but Iran War will remain a key focus 👇 🇺🇸 US -Retail Sales -Non-Farm Payrolls -ADP -Chicago PMI -ISM Mfg -Confidence -Trade 🇪🇺 EZ -EZ CPI & GE CPI -Confidence -GE Retail Sales -GE Unemployment 🇬🇧 UK -GDP 🇨🇦 CA -GDP -Trade 🇦🇺 AU -RBA Minutes -Trade 🇯🇵 JP -CPI -Retail Sales -Tankan

By Kathy Lien
Weekend Approaches, Markets Nervous Amid Growing Risks
SocialMar 27, 2026

Weekend Approaches, Markets Nervous Amid Growing Risks

THE WEEKEND IS COMING. MARKETS ARE NERVOUS. HERE'S WHY Markets are cracking 📉 Gold up. Oil up. Stocks down. Traders are dumping before the weekend😬 Iran. Trade. Inflation The risk isn't going away it's building Here's what you need to know👇 https://t.co/7vLLHhW9RC

By Kathy Lien
Markets Rally Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
SocialMar 25, 2026

Markets Rally Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty

🚨 Markets are surging - but Iran says truce, talks NOT viable in current conditions Missiles are still flying Oil is driving EVERYTHING ⚠️Is this a real move or a trap? Here's what I'm watching before I touch anything $SPY $GLD $USO $DXY $EURUSD...

By Kathy Lien
Global Markets Follow a Predictable Daily Playbook
SocialMar 24, 2026

Global Markets Follow a Predictable Daily Playbook

Every single trading day the market runs the same playbook 🌏 Asia → builds the range 🇬🇧 London → makes the move 🇺🇸 New York → continues or reverses Register for our FREE class 👇 Saturday March 28th 7am ET / 11 GMT https://t.co/fn6x49CI6W https://t.co/S1azseaO9G

By Kathy Lien
Dow Jumps 1,600 Points; Hormuz Risk Still Looms
SocialMar 23, 2026

Dow Jumps 1,600 Points; Hormuz Risk Still Looms

🔴 Dow swings 1,600 points after Trump pauses Iran oil strikes - but the Strait of Hormuz risk isn't gone Oil. Gold. Rate hikes. I break it all down. Are you buying or selling into this move? Let me know below 👇 $DOW...

By Kathy Lien
PMIs Dominate Global Outlook as US Data Stalls
SocialMar 22, 2026

PMIs Dominate Global Outlook as US Data Stalls

Light on US data next week but PMIs are key. These are the events to watch 👇 🇺🇸 US Jobless Claims & UMich Revisions 🇪🇺 EU - PMIs and GE IFO 🇬🇧 GBP -PMIs -Retail Sales -CPI 🇦🇺 AU -PMIs -CPI 🇯🇵 JP -CPI -BoJ Minutes

By Kathy Lien
Markets Flip to Rate Hikes as US Inflation Spikes
SocialMar 20, 2026

Markets Flip to Rate Hikes as US Inflation Spikes

Yup. Market pricing in 2-3 rate hikes for ECB and BoE How many for the Fed?!

By Kathy Lien
Kharg Island Tension Could Trigger Market Shock Soon
SocialMar 20, 2026

Kharg Island Tension Could Trigger Market Shock Soon

🚨 THE MARKET IS ONE ISLAND AWAY FROM RELIEF AND CHAOS US is quietly considering lifting Iran sanctions but behind the scenes? There's talk of something far more aggressive. And it all comes down to one tiny island in the Persian Gulf...

By Kathy Lien
Fed Diverges, Creating Clean Macro Trade Opportunity
SocialMar 19, 2026

Fed Diverges, Creating Clean Macro Trade Opportunity

🚨Every central bank just warned us about inflation Here's what happened this week: ↳ Fed still stuck on easing ↳ ECB and BOE market pricing in 2-3 rate HIKES in 2026 ↳ BOJ keeping its tightening bias intact ↳ SNB hinting at negative rates to...

By Kathy Lien
Fed's 'Neutral' Decision Sparks Market Sell‑off
SocialMar 18, 2026

Fed's 'Neutral' Decision Sparks Market Sell‑off

This Wasn't a Neutral FED Meeting. Here's the Truth. The Fed left rates unchanged. Everyone expected that. But the reaction told a completely different story. Stocks🔻dropped. Gold🔻dropped. Dollar climbed ⬆️ This was not a boring meeting. Not even close $SPY $GLD $DXY https://t.co/28xpHI13Ju

By Kathy Lien