03.03.202606:40 Forex Analysis & Reviews: How to Trade the EUR/USD Currency Pair on March 3? Simple Tips and Trade Analysis for Beginners

Analysis of Monday's Trades:

1H Chart of the EUR/USD Pair

The EUR/USD currency pair declined sharply throughout Monday, as expected. We doubted that the events of Saturday and Sunday in the Middle East would necessarily lead to a rise in the US dollar, but that was quite feasible option. Let us remind you that the market had been preparing for war in the Middle East for the past two weeks, as Donald Trump threatened Iran with massive attacks and the overthrow of the current regime. As it turned out, something went awry for Washington. Instead of a devastating attack aimed at eliminating Iran's leaders and key nuclear and military sites, Washington faced retaliatory strikes on its bases located in more than 10 countries in the Middle East and even Cyprus. Thus, more than 10 states are already involved in the conflict. It seems like a full-scale war rather than a special operation. Since the scale of the conflict clearly exceeded Trump's plans, the dollar was once again widely used as a safe haven on Monday. It is quite possible that the American currency will continue to appreciate this week, as the attempt to initiate an upward trend was thwarted by geopolitics.

5M Chart of the EUR/USD Pair

On the 5-minute timeframe, two trading signals were formed on Monday. During the European trading session, the price broke through the 1.1745-1.1754 area and shortly afterward bounced off it from below. Throughout the day, the price approached the nearest target – 1.1666. In any case, the sell trade (first or second – it does not matter) was profitable for beginner traders.

How to Trade on Tuesday:

On the hourly timeframe, the downward trend has resumed, but only "thanks" to the new war in the Middle East. At the beginning of 2026, a long-term upward trend resumed, so we expect renewed medium-term growth for the euro. The overall fundamental background remains very challenging for the US currency, so we fully support further upward movement. However, currently, the market's main focus is on geopolitics, not the economy.

On Tuesday, beginner traders can consider short positions if the price settles below the area of 1.1655-1.1666 with a target in the area of 1.1584-1.1591. A bounce from the area of 1.1655-1.1666 will allow opening long positions with a target of 1.1745-1.1754.

On the 5-minute timeframe, levels to consider are 1.1455-1.1474, 1.1527-1.1531, 1.1550, 1.1584-1.1591, 1.1655-1.1666, 1.1745-1.1754, 1.1830-1.1837, 1.1899-1.1908, 1.1970-1.1988, 1.2044-1.2056, 1.2092-1.2104. On Tuesday, a rather important inflation report for February will be published in the European Union. However, whether the market will react to this report is unknown, as much more important and global issues are currently on the agenda.

Key Principles of the Trading System:

1. The strength of a signal is determined by the time it takes to form the signal (bounce or breakout). The less time taken, the stronger the signal.
2. If two or more trades have been opened at a particular level based on false signals, all subsequent signals from that level should be ignored.
3. In a flat market, any pair can form many false signals or none at all. In any case, at the first signs of a flat trend, it is best to stop trading.
4. Trading deals are to be opened during the period between the start of the European session and the mid-American session, after which all trades should be closed manually.
5. On the hourly timeframe, it is preferable to trade based on signals from the MACD indicator only when there is good volatility and a trend confirmed by a trend line or trend channel.
6. If two levels are positioned too close together (5-20 pips apart), they should be considered a support or resistance area.
7. Upon moving 15 pips in the correct direction, a Stop Loss should be set to breakeven.

What to Look for on the Charts:

Price levels of support and resistance are levels that serve as targets when opening buys or sells. Take Profit levels can be placed around them.

Red lines represent channels or trend lines that show the current trend and indicate the direction in which it is preferable to trade now.

The MACD indicator (14,22,3) – the histogram and the signal line – is a supporting indicator that can also be used as a source of signals.

Important speeches and reports (always included in the news calendar) can significantly affect the movement of the currency pair. Therefore, during their release, trading should be done with utmost caution, or traders should exit the market to avoid sharp price reversals against the previous movement.

Beginning traders in the forex market should remember that not every trade can be profitable. Developing a clear strategy and effective money management are the keys to long-term trading success.