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GBP/USD Price Action: Classic Double Trap on 15 July – Low-Volume Fakeout Amid UK Political Headlines

July 22, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

GBP/USD Price Action: Classic Double Trap on 15 July – Low-Volume Fakeout Amid UK Political Headlines The British Pound has delivered some textbook price action over the past week, and the move on Tuesday 15 July stands out as a near-perfect example of a double trap for traders. Let’s break it down with the daily chart (courtesy of TradingView): Overall Context (Last 6 Days): GBP/USD has been trading in a volatile but relatively contained range after stronger UK data and shifting expectations around the new Prime Minister and fiscal policy. We saw alternating green/red candles with some sharp intraday swings, typical of headline-driven FX pairs. The 15 July Trap Move: Price made a clear push higher, triggering volatility expansion (see the Quantum Dynamic Volatility indicator lighting up). The candle showed a wide spread — strong-looking bullish momentum on the surface. But look at the volume: Extremely low participation. No real conviction from buyers. This is the classic “wide spread, low...

Forex Weekly Outlook: Key Fundamentals for July 20–24 & Implications for Majors + USD (QTS Forex Focus)

July 17, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

Forex Weekly Outlook: Key Fundamentals for July 20–24 & Implications for Majors + USD (QTS Forex Focus) Hi traders - after a volatile week dominated by geopolitics and softer US inflation, next week brings a lighter but still meaningful fundamental calendar. With the ECB decision on Thursday and various inflation/PMI prints, we could see fresh directional moves across the majors and clear opportunities in USD pairs. Here’s a focused breakdown of the key events and how they may influence the US Dollar (DXY) and major currency pairs. High-Impact Events Next Week Monday (July 20): US Leading Economic Indicators Tuesday (July 21): UK CPI & Unemployment Thursday (July 23): ECB Monetary Policy Decision + Press Conference Friday (July 24): US New Home Sales, Flash Manufacturing & Services PMIs (various countries) Geopolitical developments (US-Iran tensions and oil prices) remain an ongoing backdrop that can override scheduled data. US Dollar (DXY) Outlook The Dollar ended this week on the firmer side after Fed Chair Warsh’s relatively hawkish tone and...

Forex Carry Trade Strategies in the New Rising-Rate Environment: USD/JPY Focus (May 2026)

May 21, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

Forex Carry Trade Strategies in the New Rising-Rate Environment: USD/JPY Focus (May 2026) The classic yen carry trade — borrow cheap Japanese yen and invest in higher-yielding assets — has been one of the most profitable strategies in global markets for over a decade. But as of 21 May 2026, with USD/JPY trading near 159 and the Japanese 10-year Government Bond (JGB) yield sitting at 2.77% (its highest level in nearly three decades), the rules of the game are changing rapidly. Rising Japanese yields are eroding the interest rate differential that makes carry trades attractive. This shift creates both danger (risk of sudden unwinds) and opportunity (for traders who can spot shifts in currency strength early). In this article, we explore how to adapt carry trade strategies in this new environment and how our proprietary indicators — Currency Strength Indicator, Currency Heatmap, Currency Array, and Currency Matrix — can give you a decisive edge. Understanding the Carry Trade in a Rising-Rate World A...

Mastering Forex: Why Serious Traders Use Specialist Visual Tools Such As Currency Strength Indicators to Win Consistently

May 17, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

Mastering Forex: Why Serious Traders Use Specialist Visual Tools to Win Consistently The foreign exchange (forex) market is the largest and most liquid financial market on the planet. With an average daily turnover exceeding $7.5 trillion (according to the latest BIS Triennial Survey), it dwarfs the global stock market. Forex operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, across major financial centres from Tokyo to London to New York. Currencies are traded in pairs, and every single transaction reflects the relative strength of two economies, two sets of interest rates, and two outlooks on growth, inflation, and geopolitics.Unlike stocks or commodities, you’re never really buying an “asset” in isolation — you’re always comparing two currencies. When you go long EUR/USD, you’re simultaneously buying the Euro and selling the US Dollar. This constant interplay makes forex uniquely challenging… and incredibly rewarding for those who learn to read the bigger picture. The Reality of Forex Trading Most retail traders jump straight into a single...

Spot forex VPA lesson : Avoiding The Volatility Trap, CSI, Matrix & Heatmap

February 23, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

In this video, David focuses on real-time currency markets, particularly the faster charts for the currency majors. While explaining the principle of volume price analysis and how this can be applied to spot forex markets as well as those with central exchanges, volatility suddenly strikes. This offers a valuable lesson in how to avoid such traps. Finally, he introduces the currency strength indicator, the currency matrix and the currency heatmap and explains how you can use these tools to guide you to low-risk, high-probability trades. Spot forex VPA lesson : Avoiding The Volatility Trap, CSI, Matrix & Heatmap 00:21 Introduction and session focus 00:21 The speaker apologizes for the delay caused by switching screens and briefly mentions a previous long session on futures by Anna. They discuss the results of a survey conducted on Anna’s YouTube channel, which received a strong response. The majority of viewers expressed interest in topics related to futures, SPY, indices, stocks, and forex, with less interest in cryptocurrency. Consequently, the...

Forex indicators for Tradingview

November 24, 2023January 4, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

https://youtu.be/SBnG4H8kEV4 The DXY index has recently broken away from a deep consolidation phase. In this video, David & I explain that while consolidation phases can frustrate both traders and investors, it is where trends are born. The pivot is the Quantum indicator that helps to identify and define these aspects of the price cycle. By Anna Coulling ...

Volume trading the gbp/jpy

November 24, 2023January 4, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

https://youtu.be/dgUsUEg4Hao While the continuing weakness in the Japanese yen greatly concerns the BOJ (Bank of Japan), it has presented great trading opportunities across all the pairs. This video considers whether this relentless selling is ending in the gbp/jpy. David al;so explains how we can use the volume relative strength indicator with our volume price analysis methodology. By Anna Coulling ...

A Renko Trading Strategy for Forex

August 30, 2023January 4, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

https://youtu.be/ehalrFF3vf8 The forex session crossovers can be a very tricky time with volatility and market manipulation. However, using multiple time frame charts and a Renko chart can help with entries, exits, and position holding. In this video, David & I look at a cable trade and the aud/usd. In addition, David also introduces our new volume indicators, which we will be launching alongside the Stock Trading and Investing Program. And for details about the Program, please just sign up for our waitlist here: https://bit.ly/3uCSxf5 By Anna Coulling ...

Renko chart for MT4 highlights great trade in cable

August 11, 2023January 4, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

A great example of the price action on cable this week from our MT4 platform. In this profile, we have the Quantum Renko indicator, which is perfect for using with time charts. A Renko chart is ideal for helping to keep us in a trade, as we can see here, as it not only reveals the momentum but also removes the inevitable 'noise' of any trend higher or lower. Multiple time frames give us potential target levels and the specialist forex indicators, namely the currency strength indicator and matrix give us an insight into the strength of flows into the pair in question. By Anna Coulling ...

Forex technical analysis tools

October 6, 2022January 18, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

https://youtu.be/zdUVfDUoLBc Forex Technical Analysis Tools In this video, David & I look at the currencies ahead of tomorrow's Non-Farm Payroll release, particularly the USD and its relationship with bonds and stocks. We also cover the importance of monthly charts and how the volatility indicator can provide insight into the likely price action the following month. We also explain where traders can find volatility metrics for the pairs. Forex technical analysis tools help traders make sense of complex markets. They reveal trends, sentiment, and potential moves. Volume price analysis (VPA) forms the foundation. Quantum Trading indicators enhance this on platforms like MT5, NinjaTrader, and TradingView. Essential Tools for Forex Analysis The currency strength indicator ranks currencies by performance. It spots leaders and laggards quickly. The currency matrix shows relational dynamics across pairs. Heatmap colors intensity for fast reads. These tools simplify pair selection and sentiment gauging. Volatility Indicator and Monthly Charts The volatility indicator provides insight into price action. It highlights expansion or contraction phases. Monthly charts offer...