The Volume Point of Control Confirmed It All!
The Volume Point of Control (VPOC) often confirms it all in trading sessions. It marks the price level with the highest traded volume. This acts as “fair value”. Price gravitates here. Breaks or bounces reveal market intent.
Another session for day trading the US indices where patience and more patience was required, but as always it’s volume spread analysis coupled with the Quantum Trading tools and indicators which helps to keep us safe and stop us from jumping in and then regretting this decision. The volatility indicator was once again much in evidence as indeed was the accumulation and distribution indicator for NinjaTrader, helping to define those key levels of price support and resistance which are so important.
The volume point of control was also much in evidence with the primary US indices of the ES, the YM, and the NQ all rotating around key levels as price agreement was reached in the faster timeframes. The tick charts too also confirmed this lack of interest and participation with the tickspeedometer indicator delivering very clear messages of danger ahead as the red warning signals flashed loud and clear. The messages were clear – wait and be patient. The trades will come, but cannot be forced and will always be confirmed with volume price analysis on any breakout or breakaway.
How VPOC Works in VPA
Volume price analysis (VPA) relies on VPOC for clarity. High volume clusters show where professionals traded most. Price testing VPOC with volume support signals continuation. Rejection on low volume warns of reversal. Quantum VPOC indicator on MT5 or NinjaTrader highlights these levels visually.
Practical Session Example
In a recent session, price approached VPOC after a rally. High volume held as support. Bounce confirmed bullish bias. Quantum tools spotted accumulation early. Traders stayed long with confidence.
VPOC truly confirms it all—strength, weakness, or turning points. Combine with Quantum indicators for reliable decisions. Anna Coulling’s VPA approach makes VPOC a core tool for disciplined trading.
Fair Value on the Price Chart: The Role of Volume Point of Control
Fair value on the price chart is a core concept in trading. It marks the price level where the market finds balance. Buyers and sellers agree most here. This level attracts price repeatedly. Volume price analysis (VPA) reveals it clearly through the Volume Point of Control (VPOC).
What Is Fair Value and VPOC?
Fair value is the price with highest acceptance. The VPOC identifies it. It is the price level with the most traded volume in a session. High volume clusters show institutional agreement. Price often returns to VPOC—acting as support in uptrends or resistance in downtrends.
Quantum VPOC indicator on NinjaTrader or MT5 plots this dynamically. It shifts across timeframes for deeper insight.
Why Fair Value Matters
Markets gravitate to fair value. Deviations create opportunities. Price far from VPOC on low volume signals weakness. Return to VPOC with high volume confirms conviction. VPA uses this—high volume at VPOC validates strength.
Practical Trading Examples
- Support in Uptrend: Price pulls back to VPOC. High volume bounce—long entry.
- Resistance in Downtrend: Price rallies to VPOC. Rejection on high volume—short entry.
- Break from Fair Value: High volume away from VPOC = momentum continuation.
Quantum tools enhance this. Trend Monitor aligns direction. Accumulation/Distribution spots phases around VPOC.
Benefits for Traders
Fair value simplifies analysis. Avoid trading against it without volume support. Use VPOC for stops or targets. Anna Coulling’s VPA methodology with Quantum indicators turns fair value into disciplined setups.
Fair value on the chart guides smarter decisions. Quantum VPOC makes it visual and reliable. Apply VPA for confident trading around these key levels.
By Anna Coulling