Volume price analysis example for gold futures on NinjaTrader

Volume price analysis example for gold futures on NinjaTrader

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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Richard  Wyckoff’s three laws explained and the complete cycle

Richard Wyckoff’s three laws explained and the complete cycle

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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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

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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Get started trading index futures using the micro contracts from the CME

Get started trading index futures using the micro contracts from the CME

https://youtu.be/HhY-z-Js5X0 Get Started Trading Index Futures Using Micro Contracts from the CME Micro index futures from the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) are an excellent entry point for retail traders. These contracts are 1/10 the size of standard E-mini futures, with lower margins and risk. Popular ones include Micro E-mini S&P 500 (/MES), Nasdaq-100 (/MNQ), Dow Jones (/MYM), and Russell 2000 (/M2K). They track major US indices with high liquidity. The emini micros from the CME are new small size index futures, which are great for those getting started day trading the emini index markets. Key Benefits of Micro Contracts Lower Capital: Day trading margins ~$50-1,000 per contract (broker-dependent; e.g., $576 for /MES at some). Reduced Risk: Smaller tick value (e.g., $1.25/point for /MES vs $12.50 for E-mini). Accessibility: Trade major indices without big account sizes. 24/5 Liquidity: Nearly round-the-clock trading. Step-by-Step to Get Started Choose a Broker: Select one with CME access and low commissions (e.g., NinjaTrader Brokerage, Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, or AMP Futures). Many...
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Using the aud/jpy to gauge market sentiment

Using the aud/jpy to gauge market sentiment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwsiXkPV0bM A video to explain how e mini traders can use the forex market to discover market sentiment, and in particular the aud/jpy.  ...
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Volatility strategies using primary & secondary trends

Volatility strategies using primary & secondary trends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqyPAW_mVvg Focus on the VIX using our volatility indicator and an explanation of primary and secondary trends....
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Trading with intermarket analysis

Trading with intermarket analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0dvepyVirs Understanding how markets relate to one another can help both traders and investors. Volume price analysis and our Quantum tools make this a lot easier and in this video we consider how moves in the Japanese yen were a precursor to yesterday's dramatic market sell-off. Trading with Intermarket Analysis Intermarket analysis is a powerful approach for traders. It studies relationships between asset classes: stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies. These markets are interconnected. Moves in one influence others. Understanding this reveals broader sentiment. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms conviction across markets. Core Intermarket Relationships Key links drive trading insights: Bonds and Stocks: Bond prices fall (yields rise) in risk-on—equities rally. Yields drop in risk-off—stocks weaken. USD and Commodities: Strong USD pressures gold/oil lower (priced in dollars). Weak USD boosts them. Oil and Commodity Currencies: High oil lifts CAD (Canada exporter). Low oil weakens it. Gold and Safe-Havens: Risk-off surges gold and JPY/CHF. Equities and Risk Currencies: Stocks up favors AUD/NZD. These correlations shift but persist long-term. Why...
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Learn how to trade index futures and the importance of divergence in price action

Learn how to trade index futures and the importance of divergence in price action

https://youtu.be/1jssQveEdh0 Learn How to Trade Index Futures and the Importance of Divergence in Price Action Index futures like ES, NQ, or YM offer high liquidity and volatility. They track major stock indices. Trading them requires understanding price action. Divergence is a key signal. It warns of potential reversals when price and momentum disagree. What Is Divergence in Price Action? Divergence occurs when price makes new highs or lows. But an oscillator (like RSI or MACD) fails to confirm. Bullish divergence: Price new low, oscillator higher low—buyers stepping in. Bearish divergence: Price new high, oscillator lower high—sellers distributing. Why Divergence Matters in Index Futures Index futures trend strongly but reverse sharply. Divergence spots exhaustion early. For example, ES rallies to new high. But volume drops and RSI shows lower high. This signals weakness. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms—high price on low volume means distribution. Applying VPA to Divergence Volume price analysis (VPA) strengthens divergence signals. High volume on reversal candles validates the turn. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader highlight this—Accumulation/Distribution...
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Renko chart strategy for the YM

Renko chart strategy for the YM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkThi9XkRIE Combining time charts with a non time based charts such as a Renko can give day traders a huge advantage as they not only highlight smart entries and exits but will also help stay in a trend.  The Renko Optimizer takes trading with a Renko chart one step further in that it automatically calculates the optimum pip value for different time frames....
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Support & resistance trading & candle patterns

Support & resistance trading & candle patterns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b95ssPUkTHY Support & Resistance Trading & Candle Patterns Support and resistance trading forms the backbone of technical analysis. These levels act as barriers. Price often bounces or breaks at them. Candle patterns add confirmation. They show buyer/seller battles at key zones. Support & resistance is a key element of classic technical analysis and one of the five pillars of volume price analysis. And when combined with support & resistance from both a price and volume based perspective will give traders and investors additional confidence in identifying whether a trend is likely to reverse or not. Key Candle Patterns at Levels Reversal patterns like hammers or shooting stars shine at support/resistance. A hammer at support signals buying pressure. Doji candles show indecision. Engulfing patterns indicate strong shifts. Volume price analysis (VPA) validates these—high volume on reversal candles confirms conviction. Practical Application Combine levels with patterns for better entries. Wait for candle close at support/resistance. Check volume for strength. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader or MT5 highlight levels and...
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