At a glance
The short version
DAX's Asian range, measured
One side of the Asian range was taken by 17:00 New York on 100.0% of 421 weekdays, and both sides on 63.7%. The high went first on 52.0% of days and the low on 48.0%. London took the first side on 26.8% of days, and on 26.5% London swept one side and the day closed beyond the other.
Traded as the usual sweep-and-reclaim setup to the far side, it averaged −0.15R a trade over 382 trades. The median the DAX Asian range is 77.8 pts, about 24.7% of a normal day.
| DAX | Weekdays | A side taken | Both taken | London took first side | London sweep, close beyond other side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | 421 | 100.0% | 63.7% | 26.8% | 26.5% |
Testing the Asian range on the DAX
Open the DAX at the start of London with the Asian range drawn, hide the future and trade the sweep your way: fade it, follow it, or wait for New York. Step candle by candle and let the journal count the result.
Frequently asked questions
Does the DAX sweep the Asian range?
One side of the Asian range (20:00–00:00 New York) was taken by 17:00 on 100.0% of 421 weekdays, and both sides on 63.7%. London took the first side on 26.8% of days (CRTLAB, 2025–2026).
Can I backtest the Asian range on the DAX for free?
Yes, free every day. You get the DAX with the Asian range drawn, with every tool the product has, and 2,000 candles of replay every day, no card needed. CRTLAB Unlimited ($14.99 a month) or CRTLAB Lifetime ($99 once) removes the daily limit. Sessions, key levels and every other tool are on from the first candle.
