FXIFY Trade of the Month: April Recap
April was volatile—but full of opportunity. Discover the trades, paydays, and setups that helped FXIFY™ traders dominate the charts.
Welcome to the April edition of the FXIFY™ Monthly Recap – your full review of standout trades, key market moves, and top performers across the FXIFY™ community.
April offered volatile conditions and clear opportunities for those who stayed prepared.
Let’s dive in.
April reignited risk tensions across global markets. The U.S. imposed new 25% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and technology, prompting investors to rotate out of equities and into safe-haven assets. As a result, gold surged past $3,250 for the first time, while the dollar weakened amid persistent inflation and reduced expectations of a near-term Fed pivot.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan triggered a rare high-volatility move by tightening its yield curve control policy, leading to a sharp appreciation in the yen. USD/JPY dropped more than 800 pips from the beginning of April, marking the largest decline in 2025.
Traders who stayed focused on macro drivers and well-defined technical structure found high-quality setups across commodities, indices, and major FX pairs.
Let’s take a closer look at the standout trades, key setups, and top-performing traders from April 2025.
Top 5 Payouts of the Month
Congratulations to this month’s top performers.
Through clear structure, sharp execution, and disciplined risk management, these traders earned their place at the top of the FXIFY™ leaderboard:
| Rank | Trader | Account Size | Payout Amount | Biggest Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasul I. | $400K – Two Phase – LIVE | $40,999.00 | $38,096.00 |
| 2 | Tomas R. | $200K – Two Phase – RAW | $35,494.00 | $26,448.00 |
| 3 | Ammara A. | $400K – Two Phase – RAW | $24,439.00 | $17,810.00 |
| 4 | Quoc VD. | $200K – Two Phase – RAW | $15,914.00 | $13,908.00 |
| 5 | Afaque AF. | $200K – Two Phase – RAW | $11,700.00 | $7,746.00 |
Trade of the Month: Surayo A. Secures $27,860 on XAUUSD
April’s standout trade came from Surayo A., who secured a $27,860 gain trading XAU/USD on a $200K funded account. Executed during gold’s parabolic surge toward new all-time highs, the trade demonstrated strong multi-timeframe confirmation, sharp execution, and disciplined risk control – all within just 51 minutes.
| $27,860 Gain Realised | XAUUSD Pair Traded | 51 MINUTES Holding Time |
This wasn’t a lucky win – it was a fast, structured trade based on timing, precision, and market understanding.
Surayo traded the 1-minute chart, where every second counts. Instead of jumping in early, he waited for price to drop below a key support level, trigger a liquidity sweep, and then bounce back. This showed that sellers were likely trapped, and buyers were stepping in.
He entered the trade at 12:13 UK time, just as the New York session began – a period known for high volatility and institutional volume. After a clean double bottom formed and price reclaimed structure following a liquidity sweep, Surayo entered long with confidence.
He held the position as price pushed higher, managing the trade with clarity and control. When price reached a previous support-turned-resistance zone and was rejected multiple times, he recognised that momentum was fading.
Rather than risk a pullback, Surayo closed the trade at $3,327 just 51 minutes later – securing $27,860 in profit with precise execution and disciplined risk management.
Trade Breakdown
- Entry:
Surayo entered long at 12:13 UK time on 23 April 2025, after price formed a clean double bottom on the 1-minute chart. The second low triggered a sharp liquidity sweep, flushing out sellers before price quickly reversed. Instead of waiting for full candle confirmation, he entered as structure was reclaimed, a clear sign that buyers were taking control.
- Exit:
The trade was closed at 13:05 UK time at $3,327, 51 minutes later, after price reached a previous support-turned-resistance zone. Multiple rejections at this level, combined with clear signs of fading momentum, signalled that the move was likely running out of steam. Reading the shift early, Surayo closed the trade decisively, locking in $27,860 before any pullback could develop.
- Risk Management:
A tight stop-loss was placed just below the liquidity sweep at $3,302, giving the setup room to play out while maintaining limited downside. The trade offered a strong 1:4 risk-to-reward ratio and was managed with clear structure, timing, and discipline from entry to exit.
Move of the Month: Gold Surges 1,150 Pips in 24 Hours
April’s most powerful move came from XAU/USD, which delivered a staggering 5,319 pips of upside across the month – including a 1,150-pip surge over just 24 hours, from 21 to 22 April 2025, as price rocketed to a new all-time high of $3,500 per ounce – a level forecasted in advance by UBS, Citi, and Bank of America.
The rally was driven by a triple threat of macro catalysts: escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, mounting global recession fears, and accelerated central bank gold accumulation aimed at reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar.
For FXIFY™ traders, the move offered a textbook breakout continuation.
The setup began with a bullish hammer candle, confirming strong buyer intent and leaving behind a visible fair value gap (FVG) – a signature of institutional momentum. A clean break-and-retest entry at $3,385.00 followed, with a tight stop-loss placed beneath the FVG wick.
The move accelerated rapidly, hitting TP1 on the first signs of momentum loss, and extended to TP2 at the forecasted $3,500 target, where a tweezer-top reversal signalled exhaustion – opening the door for a potential short or larger pullback.
With the six-month candle close approaching in May, all eyes are on whether this move sets the tone for the next macro leg. Structurally clear, fundamentally driven, and technically precise, this trade reflected exactly what high-level execution looks like in a volatile environment.
XAU/USD April Price Action Overview
| Start Date: | 21st April |
| End Date: | 22nd April |
| Starting Price: | 3,385.00 |
| Ending Price: | 3,500,00 |
| Pip Change: | 1150 |
| Percentage Change: | +3.40% |
Top Traded Assets of April
April brought sharp directional moves across FX, commodities, and indices, with FXIFY™ traders dialled in on momentum-fuelled setups and macro-sensitive assets.
While XAU/USD, EUR/USD, and USTEC remained the most actively traded pairs within the community – consistent with March – the market environment shifted significantly.
Changes in sentiment, volume rotations, and event-driven volatility shaped the trading landscape and defined April’s key opportunities.
| Symbol | Total Trade Volume | % Price Change M/M |
| XAUUSD | $44,975,730,386 | +5.61% |
| EURUSD | $12,024,599,596 | +4.75% |
| USTEC | $7,767,722,243 | +2.63% |
🏅 XAU/USD (Gold)
Gold gained +5.61% month-on-month, closing April at new all-time highs above $3,250 per ounce. Although trade volume dipped compared to March, trader interest remained strong as gold extended its rally on continued central bank demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and tariff-driven safe-haven flows. FXIFY™ traders capitalised on breakout continuations, fib-based re-entries, and clean level-to-level momentum setups.
💶 EUR/USD
EUR/USD climbed +4.75%, slightly outpacing March’s rally as eurozone data and ECB commentary continued to support the single currency. The pair maintained well-defined technical structure, offering reliable break-and-retest setups and strong intraday continuation plays across both London and New York sessions.
📊 USTEC (Nasdaq 100 Index)
USTEC climbed +2.63% in April, reversing March’s bearish close. The index was buoyed by renewed tech sector optimism and easing concerns over interest rate hikes. While volatility persisted, FXIFY™ traders capitalised on intraday continuation plays, fib-based re-entries, and clean breakout setups during high-volume U.S. sessions.
The Next Top Trader Could Be You!
This month, Surayo A. demonstrated what’s possible when preparation meets precision – securing $27,860 on XAU/USD in just 51 minutes with clean execution and defined risk.
Following in the footsteps of standout performers like Aawez in March and Atanas in February, Surayo now joins the ranks of FXIFY™’s top traders. His confidence, clarity, and technical discipline are proof that one well-executed trade can shift your trajectory.
Whether you’re scaling capital or still refining your edge, every top trader starts with the same foundation: clear structure, disciplined risk, and the decision to show up with intent.
Your next breakthrough is one focused setup away. Stay sharp. Stay consistent.
We’ll see you on the leaderboard.
