Volatility and what it reveals about the market you are trading

Volatility and what it reveals about the market you are trading

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https://youtu.be/DX_Xx9oo4SE Volatility and What It Reveals About the Market You Are Trading Volatility is a core feature of markets. It measures how much price swings. High volatility means big moves. Low volatility shows calm periods. But volatility reveals more than just movement. It exposes market sentiment and phases. In this session from the US futures trading webclass I explain how to study volatility and what it reveals about the market you are trading. High Volatility Signals High volatility often signals strong conviction. Price swings widen on high volume. This shows institutions driving trends. Risk-on or risk-off sentiment amplifies it. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms—high volume volatility validates direction. Quantum volatility indicator on NinjaTrader or MT5 highlights these surges. Low Volatility Insights Low volatility reveals caution or consolidation. Price ranges tightly. Volume drops. This builds pressure for future breakouts. VPA spots traps—low volume spikes fade quickly. Patience pays here. Quantum tools show when volatility contracts, preparing for expansion. What Volatility Reveals Overall Volatility reflects market psychology. Spikes follow news...
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Volume price analysis example for gold futures on NinjaTrader

Volume price analysis example for gold futures on NinjaTrader

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When a breakout from congestion occurs the first thing we study is volume as this confirms whether the breakout is genuine or false. In this video we consider the longer term outlook for gold as well as an intraday example on the gold futures contract. https://youtu.be/qjWykb-P0IU...
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Stop loss placement is an art not a science – in this case for currency futures on NinjaTrader

Stop loss placement is an art not a science – in this case for currency futures on NinjaTrader

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
Stop loss placement is an art not a science, but when trading a breakout from congestion these levels are often very clearly defined for you. Discover why in this video and learn where to place them using the CME currency futures on NinjaTrader https://youtu.be/1y-ViuqFmPM...
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Another classic trap designed for you to fall into

Another classic trap designed for you to fall into

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
Sessions crossovers arrive daily and the big one is always when the London forex market gets underway with the deepest liquidity. This is when the market makers are at their most active from 8am UK time with volatility, reversals and congestion following. Some of the traps are on high volume as the market makers participate, others on low volume, but all are clearly signalled with volume price analysis and the volatility indicator for MT4, MT5, NinjaTrader or Tradestation. https://youtu.be/ddWmqMEWX6Y...
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It’s all eyes on the euro as markets await the PMI data

It’s all eyes on the euro as markets await the PMI data

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https://youtu.be/xQAKuCc_pYo It’s All Eyes on the Euro as Markets Await the PMI Data All eyes are on the euro as markets await PMI data. Purchasing Managers' Index figures drive sentiment. Strong readings boost EUR. Weak ones pressure it lower. Traders prepare for volatility in EUR pairs. Whilst markets continue to be dominated by the pandemic, fundamental data continues with the PMI this morning for both France and Germany of which the latter is the more significant. Why PMI Data Matters for Euro PMI reflects the health of manufacturing and services. Above 50 signals expansion. Below indicates contraction. Eurozone data influences ECB policy expectations. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots reactions—high volume on moves confirms conviction. VPA Insights During the Wait Pre-release consolidation builds tension. Low volume ranges show caution. Post-data spikes reveal truth. Quantum currency strength indicator ranks EUR early. Matrix shows relational shifts. Trend Monitor aligns direction. Trading Implications PMI beats favor EUR longs. Misses support shorts. Wait for volume confirmation. Avoid chasing spikes. Anna Coulling's VPA approach...
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Watch our for more traps on volatility and the news!

Watch our for more traps on volatility and the news!

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/4DOS5-a7dpk Watch Out for More Traps on Volatility and the News! Volatility and news go hand in hand in forex trading. Releases create sharp moves. But they also set traps. False breakouts catch impatient traders. This is common in GBP/USD during European data. Here it's the GBP/USD as European data is released with the PMI data for France and Germany with the volatility indicator for MT5 and NinjaTrader signalling this clearly in all timeframes. European PMI Data and GBP/USD Volatility European PMI data for France and Germany drives early action. Strong figures boost risk sentiment. Weak ones favor caution. GBP/USD reacts fast. Volatility spikes at release. But not all moves last. How Traps Form on News News spikes often lack volume support. Price breaks levels. Traders chase. But low volume reveals weakness. Reversal follows. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots this—high price on low volume = trap. Quantum Volatility Indicator Signals The Quantum volatility indicator on MT5 and NinjaTrader signals clearly. It highlights expansion phases across timeframes. Spikes warn...
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Forex markets remain tricky as risk on and risk off oscillates on pandemic

Forex markets remain tricky as risk on and risk off oscillates on pandemic

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Many of the currency market pairs remain rangebound and trading in congestion ranges as risk on and risk off oscillates with the ebb and flow of pandemic news daily, with fundamental data taking a secondary role. https://youtu.be/0fk3C9KbKOQ...
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Richard Wyckoff’s three laws explained and the complete cycle

Richard Wyckoff’s three laws explained and the complete cycle

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cXJ892ZHv4 { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "The Wyckoff cycles explained", "description": "In the first part of the US futures trading session I explain Wyckoff’s three laws in the context of how they cycle through the charts in all timeframes.", "thumbnailUrl": "https://img.youtube.com/vi/9cXJ892ZHv4/maxresdefault.jpg", "uploadDate": "2020-06-19", // e.g., 2025-01-01 "duration": "PT14M38S", // PT(minutes)M(seconds)S, e.g., 14 min 39 sec "contentUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cXJ892ZHv4", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/9cXJ892ZHv4" } Richard Wyckoff’s Three Laws Explained Richard Wyckoff was a pioneering trader in the early 20th century. He studied markets through "tape reading"—real-time price and volume data. From this, he distilled three fundamental laws. These explain how markets move and why. They remain the foundation of modern Volume Price Analysis (VPA). Understanding them helps spot professional intent and high-probability trades. 1. The Law of Supply and Demand Price moves based on the balance between buyers (demand) and sellers (supply). Demand exceeds supply → price rises. Supply exceeds demand → price falls. Balance → price ranges sideways. Volume confirms this. High volume on up moves shows strong demand. Low volume rallies signal weak demand—potential reversal. 2. The Law...
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Where is the dragon heading next?

Where is the dragon heading next?

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/4jPioInlNyg If you're looking for a volatile currency pair to trade look no further than the GBP/JPY as I take a look at where it might be heading next. The "dragon" in trading circles (a fun metaphor for powerful, trending market momentum—often fierce and unpredictable like a Chinese dragon) has been coiling and breathing fire lately. But where is it heading next as of January 13, 2026? Current Market Snapshot Global equities are mixed but leaning bullish early 2026. S&P 500 and Nasdaq hover near records on AI/tech optimism, but with caution from Fed watch and geopolitical noise. Forex sees USD softening (DXY ~102-103), commodity currencies (AUD, CAD) gaining on risk-on flows, and safe-havens (JPY, CHF) quiet. The dragon looks headed higher in risk assets short-term—continued equity grind up, USD weakness supporting commodities/gold. But coiled for potential fire-breath downside if inflation data surprises hot or risk-off triggers hit. Volume Price Analysis (VPA) View VPA shows sustained buying in indices—rising prices with steady (not climactic) volume = conviction,...
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How to use the VIX to help you trade emini futures with confidence

How to use the VIX to help you trade emini futures with confidence

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
The VIX index is one of the most powerful indicators, revealing as it does, fear and greed in equal measure and based on the balance of call and put options, which makes it a key chart for all index traders. https://youtu.be/uTHIgtFrx0g...
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