Trading the fast timeframes in congested markets

Trading the fast timeframes in congested markets

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/w88ZIuWlYeQ Trading the Fast Timeframes in Congested Markets Congested markets frustrate many traders. Price ranges tightly. Trends stall. But congestion offers opportunities. You just need to trade the fast timeframes. Lower charts reveal hidden moves. Volume price analysis is a universal methodology that works in all timeframes from the fastest to the slowest, and yesterday's US trading session was a classic example as futures traded sideways following the explosive surge higher of the day before. At such times it's a case of moving to the fastest timeframes to scalp out the trades and here we saw opportunities in index futures, and commodities. Why Fast Timeframes Work in Congestion Higher timeframes show flat ranges. Fast timeframes (1-minute, 5-minute, or tick) uncover momentum. Small swings appear. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots conviction. High volume on short moves signals participation. Applying VPA on Fast Charts Volume price analysis (VPA) shines in congestion. Look for high volume breakouts from range. Low volume spikes warn of traps. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader or...
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How to trade futures using volume price analysis

How to trade futures using volume price analysis

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/ncdNcTLBKVk How to Trade Futures Using Volume Price Analysis Futures trading offers high liquidity and leverage. Contracts like /ES (S&P 500), /NQ (Nasdaq), or /CL (oil) move fast. Volume price analysis (VPA) provides the edge. It combines price action with trading volume. This reveals true market intent. High volume on moves shows conviction. Low volume warns of weakness or traps. Core VPA Principles for Futures VPA reads centralized volume data reliably in futures. Key signals: Trend Confirmation: Rising prices with increasing volume = strong uptrend (buyers in control). Reversals: New highs on low volume = divergence (distribution). High volume at lows halting decline = stopping volume (accumulation). Breakouts: Price escaping range on high volume = valid momentum. Traps: Spike on low volume often reverses—professionals fading retail. Practical Steps to Trade Futures with VPA Platform Setup: Use NinjaTrader (preferred for futures). Load Quantum indicators. Identify Trend: Higher timeframe (daily/4-hour) for bias. Trend Monitor green = uptrend. Spot Entries: Lower timeframe pullbacks. Enter on volume-confirmed moves (high...
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Day trading the micro emini

Day trading the micro emini

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
More lessons in volume price analysis as we focus on the emini futures at the start of the US trading session. https://youtu.be/vbj2hufWGu8...
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Day trading strategies

Day trading strategies

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
Day trading futures at the start of the US session. https://youtu.be/shcsNBCZBz8...
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Trading lessons for day traders and a wonderful trade on gold

Trading lessons for day traders and a wonderful trade on gold

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/Rd07YedpVz0 Trading Lessons for Day Traders – and a Wonderful Trade on Gold Day trading is fast and demanding. Success comes from discipline, not luck. These key lessons help day traders thrive. They apply across markets—forex, indices, commodities. Volume price analysis (VPA) is central. A recent gold trade shows them in action. Lesson 1: Risk Management First Never risk more than you can afford to lose. Limit each trade to 1% of capital. Use stops always. Day trading amplifies emotions—one bad move hurts. VPA places stops intelligently—beyond high volume levels. Lesson 2: Patience for Confirmation Wait for setups. Avoid FOMO—chasing spikes often traps traders. VPA teaches this—high volume on moves confirms conviction. Low volume warns of weakness. Lesson 3: Let Winners Run, Cut Losers Fast Hold strong trades. Exit weak ones quickly. VPA helps—high volume continuation = trail stops. Divergence or low volume = exit signal. Lesson 4: Focus on Process, Not Outcome Journal trades. Review VPA signals. Learn from losses. Quantum Trend Monitor aligns direction—this builds consistency. A Wonderful Gold...
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How volume price analysis can keep you in a trade

How volume price analysis can keep you in a trade

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezhy7J2gnmk&ab_channel=AnnaCoulling Managing emotion is the most difficult aspect of trading, yet without it we cannot become consistently successful.  In this video from the US futures trading session, we explain how the combination of volume price analysis and the Quantum tools can help you deal with your emotions and keep you in a trade.  ...
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Day trading using volume price analysis

Day trading using volume price analysis

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/gBfU6KPmN6I Day Trading Using Volume Price Analysis Day trading demands precision and discipline. Volume price analysis (VPA) provides both. It combines price action with trading volume. This reveals true market intent. High volume on moves shows conviction. Low volume warns of weakness or traps. Trading using volume reveals the truth behind the price action whatever the instrument or timeframe. It is a universal approach that embraces every tactic and here we apply the methodology in live markets and focusing on the YM emini futures contract. Price is only half the story and it is volume which paints the complete picture revealing as it does when the market makers and insiders are buying or selling, or indeed when they are sitting in the sidelines and simply moving price Core VPA Principles for Day Traders Focus on intraday charts. Look for widening candles with rising volume—sign of strength. Narrow candles on low volume signal indecision. Divergence between price and volume spots reversals early. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader...
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Volume price analysis reveals the reversal on the YM emini future

Volume price analysis reveals the reversal on the YM emini future

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
https://youtu.be/vvfVqOboS3w Volume price analysis reveals the truth behind the numbers and as US futures wait for the FOMC release later, here we find one on the faster timeframe charts for the YM emini and one which is confirmed with the volume point of control across multiple timeframes. How Does Volume Price Analysis Help Me Identify Reversals on the YM Emini Futures? Volume Price Analysis (VPA) is a powerful method for spotting reversals in fast markets like the YM Emini futures (Dow Jones). It combines price action with trading volume. This reveals true market intent. High volume at extremes often signals turning points. Low volume warns of traps. VPA helps you identify reversals early for high-probability trades. Key VPA Reversal Signals on YM The YM is volatile but liquid. VPA shines here: Divergence: Price makes new high/low. But volume falls. This shows exhaustion—buyers/sellers fading. Reversal likely. Stopping/Climactic Volume: Ultra-high volume at extremes halts the move. Buyers absorb selling (bottom) or sellers overwhelm buying (top). Low Volume...
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Day trading index futures using the NinjaTrader platform

Day trading index futures using the NinjaTrader platform

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
A nice short on the YM emini index which was against the bullish daily trend and reveals the power of volume price analysis which will give you the confidence to take such trade against the dominant trend. https://youtu.be/pC9u7nYWSpc...
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Never, ever, trade with an opinion

Never, ever, trade with an opinion

by Quantum Trading Comment Closed
Never, ever trade with an opinion. Trading with an opinion is one reason many traders struggle to succeed confident they are right and the market is wrong. Never trade against the market as the house always wins! Use volume price analysis which reveals the truth behind the price action. https://youtu.be/2qtX40Gbd_s...
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