Day trading stocks in December – some key dates!
In this video from the US trading session, I highlight some key dates in December for stock traders and investors.
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Trading emini index futures using multiple timeframes in choppy markets
In this video, we explain how to trade index futures using multiple timeframes in choppy markets. Some traders prefer to wait on the sidelines until stronger trends develop in the slower timeframes, but if you are comfortable with scalping on fast charts then there is money to be made, even when the emini futures are in congestion.
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Understanding support and resistance in forex
In this video we explain one of the key planks of technical analysis and also volume price analysis which is support and resistance. But support and resistance using both volume and price. We are all familiar with using price-based support and resistance but using volume is equally powerful and when used together give a complete picture.
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The renko optimizer for NinjaTrader delivers for index day traders
The Renko optimizer for NinjaTrader is a powerful indicator for day traders across all markets when used as a single chart. However, when using three in tandem it truly delivers with its awesome power as you will see here in this video from the US futures trading session and revealing a wonderful trend that develops from the first, moves to the second chart, and on to the third. And of course when used in combination with time-based charts this gives the best of all worlds as we can then apply volume price analysis to the chart. So the perfect blend of time and not time-based charts.
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Creating a perfect workspace on MT4/5 for trading forex
How to create the perfect five chart workspace for trading forex.
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Trading reversals in forex using the currency indicators
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Trading Reversals in Forex Using the Currency Indicators
Trading reversals in forex requires spotting turning points early. Currency indicators excel at this. They rank currencies by strength and weakness. Extremes often signal overbought or oversold conditions. This highlights potential reversals.
Combining with Volume Price Analysis
Volume price analysis (VPA) strengthens reversal signals. Look for divergence: a currency at peak strength but price failing on low volume. This warns of exhaustion. Quantum Trading's currency strength and array indicators provide clear visuals on MT4/MT5 or NinjaTrader.
Practical Tips for Reversal Traders
Focus on pairs with relational extremes. Confirm with high-volume candles at key levels. Anna Coulling's approach uses these tools to avoid traps and capture turns confidently.
Master reversals with this method. Quantum indicators make spotting and trading them reliable.
Currencies and Mean Reversion: Opportunities for Reversal Trading in Forex
Mean reversion is a powerful concept in forex trading. It states that currency prices tend to return to their historical average after extreme moves. Currencies often overextend due to news...
Wall Street pauses after explosive rally as bonds, risk currencies and equity markets reacted to the news
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Wall Street Pauses After Explosive Rally as Bonds, Risk Currencies, and Equity Markets Reacted to the News
Wall Street pauses after an explosive rally. Markets digest the surge. Bonds, risk currencies, and equities all reacted. This intermarket dance reveals sentiment shifts. Traders watch for the next move. Wall Street was in sombre mood following the explosive move the previous day, where risk on sentiment dominated. Equity markets surged and risk currency sold off strongly and reflected equally in bond markets and yields.
Why the Pause After the Rally
Explosive rallies often end in pauses. Price pushes higher fast. But momentum fades. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots this—high price on low volume signals weakness. Quantum Trend Monitor on NinjaTrader shows alignment fading. Consolidation follows.
Intermarket Reactions: Bonds, Risk Currencies, and Equities
Bonds sold off as yields rose. This supported dollar strength. Risk currencies like AUD or NZD weakened initially. Equities paused—profit-taking emerged. VPA confirms relational flows—high volume in bonds correlates with equity caution.
VPA Insights During the...
Trading the fast timeframes in congested markets
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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...
There are risk on days, and then there are these – an explosive day for currencies
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There Are Risk-On Days – and Then There Are These: An Explosive Day for Currencies
Some risk-on days deliver steady gains. Others explode with volatility. Today was the latter—an explosive day for currencies. Risk appetite surged. Commodity and growth-linked pairs rallied sharply. Safe-havens weakened. Traders captured big moves across sessions.
This was a red-letter day in every respect with positive news about a vaccine for COVID driving the markets into a frenzy as risk on dominated for much of the day. Leading the way were the yen currency pairs in the yen matrix, surging higher in all timeframes and mirroring the price action in equity markets. And of course, all confirmed through the prism of volume price analysis.
What Made Today Explosive
Positive sentiment dominated. Equities climbed. Growth data or policy hints fueled optimism. Commodity currencies led—AUD, NZD, CAD strengthened. Yen and Swiss franc fell as safe-haven demand faded. Crosses like AUD/JPY or GBP/JPY delivered massive pips.
Volume price analysis (VPA) confirmed conviction. High volume...
How to trade futures using volume price analysis
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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...