As with stock traders and investors who analyze the stock, it's sector and fundamentals before investing, the same is true for forex traders. So it pays to get to know your currency well, and here Anna explains what you need to focus on using the Australian dollar as an example.
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Trade Bitcoin Using Volume Price Analysis on the TradingView Platform
Trading Bitcoin with volume price analysis (VPA) on TradingView offers a clear edge. VPA combines price action with trading volume. This reveals true market intent. High volume on up candles shows buying conviction. Low volume warns of weakness or traps.
The volume price analysis approach can be applied to any instrument and any market. In this video we focus on Bitcoin using the TradingView platform and in the faster timeframes and supported by the Quantum Trading tools and indicators.
Applying VPA to Bitcoin Charts
Bitcoin is volatile and sentiment-driven. On TradingView, add volume bars to candlestick charts. Look for accumulation at lows with rising volume. Distribution at highs signals selling pressure. Divergence between price and volume often precedes reversals. Quantum-style custom scripts enhance VPA visuals on TradingView.
Practical Tips for BTC Traders
Focus on key levels like support/resistance. Confirm breakouts with high volume. Use multiple timeframes—daily for trend, lower for entries. Anna Coulling's VPA methodology applies...
The volume price analysis methodology is founded on one simple principle. Are volume and price in agreement or disagreement. If they are in agreement all is well and the price action continues. But when they are in disagreement it's time to start the analysis and follow the market makers as they buy, sell or sit on the side lines.
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Discover How to Judge Trading Risk Using the CAD/JPY as an Example
Judging trading risk is crucial for consistent success. Many traders focus only on reward. But risk assessment comes first. The CAD/JPY pair offers a perfect example. CAD is commodity-linked. JPY is a safe-haven. This cross reveals risk sentiment clearly.
One of the key planks of trading success is in understanding and assessing risk on each trade, and in this example, from the London forex session we focus on the CAD/JPY which has several forces which influence it daily, as with so many of the cross-currency pairs in the yen complex.
Why CAD/JPY for Risk Judgment
CAD/JPY measures risk appetite. Strong CAD (rising oil/commodities) with weak JPY signals risk-on. Reverse for risk-off. Volume price analysis (VPA) judges the strength—high volume on moves shows conviction. Low volume warns of traps.
Step-by-Step Risk Assessment with VPA
Relational View: Use currency strength indicator. CAD high, JPY low = risk-on bias. Favor longs.
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Levels and Flow Using the Camarilla Levels Indicator
The Camarilla levels indicator is a powerful tool for intraday traders. It generates daily pivot levels based on previous close. These levels act as dynamic support and resistance. Price often flows between them, revealing market structure.
Learn how to apply the Camarilla levels indicator for NinjaTrader for both futures and forex.
How Camarilla Levels Show Flow
Camarilla provides eight levels—four support (S1-S6) and four resistance (R1-R6). Price bouncing between S3/R3 shows range-bound flow. Breaks beyond S4/R4 signal strong trends. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms flow—high volume on breaks validates conviction.
Practical Application with Quantum Tools
Use Camarilla on MT5 or NinjaTrader for clear visuals. Focus on S3/R4 for resistance in uptrends. R3/S4 for support in downtrends. Quantum's Camarilla indicator includes alerts for level interactions. Anna Coulling's VPA approach enhances these for better timing.
This indicator turns daily levels into flow maps. Combine with Quantum tools for confident intraday trading decisions. Spot reversals or continuations early.
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How Do I Know What Tick Speed to Set My Tick Charts To – Do I Guess?
Tick charts are a scalper's favorite. They form bars based on a fixed number of trades (ticks), not time. This reveals pure momentum. But choosing the right tick size feels tricky for beginners. Do you guess? No—the Quantum TickSpeedometer solves this. It measures tick velocity in real time. This guides optimal settings and trading decisions.
No Guessing Needed: The TickSpeedometer Leads the Way
The TickSpeedometer on NinjaTrader tracks ticks per period. High speed shows strong participation—buyers or sellers dominating. Low speed signals fading interest.
To set tick charts:
Start with a default (e.g., 233 or 500 ticks for emini futures).
Watch TickSpeedometer. Ideal setting: Bars form at a pace showing clear surges (high speed) without excessive noise (too many bars) or lag (too few).
Adjust until momentum appears cleanly—surges on high speed, pauses on low.
This adapts to volatility. No trial-and-error guessing.
Trading with TickSpeedometer Confirmation
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Learn how to use the currency strength indicator from Quantum Trading in an unusual way to help you in your forex trading.
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Volatility Indicator Works Overtime as Indices Plunge
Volatility indicator works overtime in recent sessions. Indices plunged sharply. Risk-off sentiment dominated. Safe-havens gained. This created dramatic moves across markets. The Quantum Volatility Indicator flagged expansion early. Traders spotted shifts fast.
Unconfirmed news that a trial of Gilead's Remdesivir was not as promising as expected was enough to plunge the indices during our regular Day trading webinar. The Quantum volatility indicator which triggers in real time was working overtime as stops were triggered before a reversal higher on the faster timeframes.
Why Volatility Surged on Index Plunges
Indices like S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell heavily. Uncertainty drove fear. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirmed selling pressure—high volume on down candles showed conviction. Low volume bounces signaled traps for buyers.
Quantum volatility indicator on MT5 or NinjaTrader spiked. This warned of momentum. High readings aligned with risk-off flows.
VPA Confirmation in the Chaos
VPA revealed intent clearly. High volume declines validated bearish conviction. Divergence appeared—lower lows on fading volume hinted at...
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Using Camarilla Levels to Identify Key Support & Resistance
Camarilla levels are a classic intraday tool for traders. They generate daily support and resistance zones from the previous session's range. This helps identify where price may pause, reverse, or break. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms conviction at these levels—high volume shows real interest.
An extract of our day trading the US futures session with a look at the fundamental releases that are becoming increasingly dramatic as coronavirus continues to dominate with particular focus on the YM emini, which is the futures contract for the Dow Jones using charts from the Ninjatrader platform. Analysis of the chart was done using the accumulation and distribution indicator along with Camarilla levels to identify key levels of support and resistance.
How Camarilla Levels Work for Support & Resistance
Standard Camarilla calculates 8 levels (R1-R4 resistance, S1-S4 support):
Inner Levels (R2/S2): Core range—price often consolidates here.
Outer Levels (R3/R4, S3/S4): Breakout or reversal zones—high activity expected.
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