Markets move on risk appetite, short and simple. Risk on and risk off describes the flow of money as it moves from one market to another. But which charts and indices best describe risk and market sentiment?
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Are All Trends the Same? The Short Answer Is No!
Trends look similar at first glance. Price moves in one direction. But not all trends are equal. Volume price analysis (VPA) reveals the differences. This helps traders adapt strategies. Quantum indicators make spotting types easy.
In this video you will discover that now all trends are the same. Each is different and it pays to understand what type of trend you are trading before you enter any position in the forex market.
Trend with Momentum
Momentum trends build steadily. Price advances with increasing volume. Candles widen consistently. This shows growing conviction. Buyers (or sellers) dominate. Quantum Trend Monitor on NinjaTrader stays aligned. These trends last longer. Ride them with trailing stops.
Trend with Volatility
Volatile trends swing widely. Price surges then pulls back sharply. Volume spikes on extremes. This reflects sentiment shifts. VPA spots conviction—high volume on direction moves. Low volume pullbacks offer entries. Quantum volatility indicator highlights these phases.
Congested or Choppy Trends
Some "trends" are weak....
None of us are patient, yet when it comes to congestion phases this is where patience really does pay off, as these are the price regions where trends are created and born. And remember Wyckoff's second law of cause and effect, the longer the cause the greater will be the effect. In other words this brings time into the equation.
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How to Trade Volatility in the Forex Market
Volatility in forex refers to the magnitude of price swings. High volatility means big moves—great for profits but risky. Low volatility means ranges—often frustrating. Trading volatility isn't about predicting direction perfectly. It's about positioning for movement (or lack of it) with discipline.
Successful volatility trading uses volume price analysis (VPA) for confirmation. High volume on swings shows conviction. Low volume warns of traps. Quantum tools enhance this on MT5 or NinjaTrader.
This morning's price action on the British pound was classic, following the release of UK news and the BOE statement. The primary pair for trading is of course cable, but the price action here was extreme, whipsawing in a wide range and making it almost impossible to trade. So what's the answer?
In short, look to other currency pairs and, in particular, the cross-currency pairs. In this case it was the GBP/AUD which delivered tradable opportunities which the GBP/USD did not. So remember, when you...
The agreement between EU member states on the bailout package would normally be perceived as good news by many forex traders, yet the euro has fallen. Here's why and it's all to do with the bond markets and in particular the spreads between Italy and Germany which hold the long term key for the direction of the single currency.
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In the first part of the London forex trading session, I explain all you need to know to trade the euro with confidence ahead of a busy week for the single currency. And the question moving forward is whether Italy will be the next country to leave the EU and return to the lire which allowed it to manage the economy by devaluation.
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Using volume price analysis and the Quantum indicators on the 5 min gold for a trade out of congestion which highlights the importance of support and resistance and the volume point of control....
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How to Find the Best Times to Trade Forex Based on Volatility
Forex markets aren't equally volatile 24/5. Volatility spikes during high-liquidity overlaps. This creates bigger moves and better opportunities. Low-volatility periods often range—frustrating for trend traders. Finding the "best" times means matching your style to session volatility.
Throughout the trading session, volatility ebbs and flows and knowing when to trade and when to wait is key. In this session from the US futures trading session, we take a closer look at this aspect of trading through the prism of volatility.
Major Forex Sessions and Volatility Levels
The forex day divides into three main sessions (times in GMT, adjust for daylight saving):
Asian Session (Tokyo: ~00:00-09:00 GMT)
Low to moderate volatility.
Focus: JPY pairs (USD/JPY, AUD/JPY). Commodity currencies (AUD, NZD) move on China/Australia data.
Best for: Ranges or carry trades. Avoid if you need big swings.
London Session (08:00-17:00 GMT)
High volatility—liquidity surges at open.
EUR, GBP pairs dominate. Overlap with Europe drives early...
Stop loss placement is an art not a science, but when trading a breakout from congestion these levels are often very clearly defined for you. Discover why in this video and learn where to place them using the CME currency futures on NinjaTrader
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