Using the TickSpeedometer to Reveal Momentum and Participation
The TickSpeedometer is a powerful Quantum indicator for NinjaTrader. It measures tick velocity in real time. This reveals surges in buying or selling pressure. Traders see momentum and participation instantly. Traditional charts hide this detail. TickSpeedometer exposes it. In the US trading session, we take a closer look at the Quantum Trading Tickspeedometer indicator and how to use it with time-based charts. Then we move on to the E-mini indices as they trade in a quiet session ahead of the NFP data on Friday.
How TickSpeedometer Works
The indicator tracks ticks per second or period. High speed shows strong momentum. Low speed signals fading interest. Volume price analysis (VPA) pairs perfectly—high tick speed with volume confirms conviction. Low speed on price moves warns of traps.
Revealing Participation in Markets
Participation is key in fast markets like emini futures or forex. TickSpeedometer highlights surges. For example, a rally on rising tick speed shows buyers dominating. Sudden drop in speed at highs signals exhaustion. Quantum’s version includes customizable alerts for quick reactions.
Practical Benefits for Traders
Use it on tick or time charts. Spot breakouts early. Avoid low-participation traps. Combine with Trend Monitor for direction. Anna Coulling’s VPA approach uses TickSpeedometer to filter noise. This leads to disciplined, high-probability trades.
Reveal hidden momentum today. The TickSpeedometer turns participation into clear signals. Quantum tools make it simple and reliable on NinjaTrader. Trade with greater insight and confidence.
How Tick Charts Reveal Momentum
Tick charts are a scalper’s secret weapon. They group price action by a fixed number of trades (ticks), not time. This removes noise from quiet periods. Momentum appears clearly. High tick speed signals strong participation. Traders spot surges early.
Why Tick Charts Excel at Revealing Momentum
Time charts add bars every minute—even in low activity. This distorts momentum. Tick charts adapt. Set 233 or 500 ticks per bar. Busy markets produce more bars. This highlights buying or selling pressure instantly. High tick speed on up moves shows conviction. Low speed warns of fading interest.
Volume price analysis (VPA) pairs perfectly. High volume with tick surges confirms real momentum. Low volume spikes signal traps.
Practical Momentum Examples on Tick Charts
Emini futures like /ES rally. Tick chart shows speed surge on high volume—bullish momentum. Pullback on low ticks = entry opportunity.
Or, price spikes higher on low tick speed—divergence. Reversal lower on volume. Short the failure.
Quantum TickSpeedometer on NinjaTrader reveals velocity live. Alerts trigger on surges for fast scalping.
Benefits for Traders
Tick charts turn volatility into clear signals. They reveal momentum professionals drive. Avoid time-based distortion. Quantum tools make spotting it reliable.
Master tick charts for sharper momentum reads. Combine with VPA for disciplined trading. Quantum on NinjaTrader delivers the edge in fast markets.
By Anna Coulling