The Perfect Way to Day Trade Stocks, Futures, Currencies Using Non-Time-Based Charts on NinjaTrader
Non-time-based charts offer the perfect way to day trade stocks, futures, and currencies. They remove time noise. Charts build on price movement or ticks instead. This creates cleaner, more accurate signals. Renko and tick charts are favorites on NinjaTrader.
One of the central planks of trading is to use multiple timeframes. But how about using multiple charts for non-time-based charts? Well both are excellent in their own right, so why not combine the two trade using a blend of time and non-time-based charts and this is what we cover in this session! It is the perfect blend to day trade stocks, index futures, currency futures, spot forex or commodities and bonds.
In fact any market and with the Quantum Trading indicator, you have the perfect tools to create such a workspace. First, you have the renko optimizer indicator which delivers the optimal brick size for any market and at any time during the session. Or you can use the Tickspeedometer to deliver the optimal tick chart settings for your three tick charts. And then simply use the associated time based charts to give you that all-important view using volume price analysis.
Why Non-Time-Based Charts Excel
Traditional time charts distort in quiet or volatile periods. Non-time-based charts focus on activity. Renko bricks form only on significant moves. Tick charts group by trades. Volume price analysis (VPA) shines here—volume confirms real participation without time distortion.
Practical Application with Quantum Tools
Use NinjaTrader’s built-in Renko and tick options. Add Quantum’s Renko Optimizer for perfect brick sizing. Trend Monitor keeps you in moves longer. TickSpeedometer reveals momentum surges. Anna Coulling’s VPA methodology applies across stocks (US equities), futures (emini), and currencies (forex pairs).
This method turns choppy markets into clear opportunities. Non-time-based charts on NinjaTrader with Quantum indicators deliver the perfect day trading edge. Start today for cleaner, profitable trades.