GBP/USD and EUR/USD are my top two trading pairs. Besides them, I also trade with a few crosses such as EUR/CHF and USD/CHF.
This are good trades because they feature with high volatility however I would advice to keep leverage low especially during high-impact events.
Generally, I prefer scalping with pairs like EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and a few cross pairs. Major pairs are good for scalping as they have tighter spreads than other pairs..
Right! News events can highly impact the this currency pair and make them highly volatile. Trading becomes very difficult in these moments.