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Understanding Volume in Forex: Why Tick Data Is Our Proxy (Football Stadium Analogy)
Forex markets are decentralized. No single exchange tracks every trade like stocks or futures. This raises a question: How do we measure volume? The answer is tick data—a reliable proxy for activity. Volume price analysis (VPA) uses this to reveal market intent. High ticks show participation. Low ticks signal quiet periods.
The Football Stadium Analogy
Imagine a football stadium from the outside. You can't see inside. But you hear the crowd.
Stadium Quiet: Low noise. Little happening—few goals, boring game. This is low tick volume. Market inactive. Price barely moves. No conviction.
Stadium Roaring: Loud cheers. Constant excitement—goals, near misses. This is high tick volume. Intense activity. Price swings with momentum. Professionals driving action.
Ticks are price changes (up or down). Each tick = a trade executed. High ticks = roaring crowd—real participation. Low ticks = quiet stadium—no momentum.
Why Tick Volume Works as Proxy
Brokers aggregate tick data from liquidity providers. It...
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Futures Trading Strategies Using Volume Price Analysis
Futures trading offers high leverage and liquidity. 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 Strategies for Futures
Focus on trend continuation. Rising prices with increasing volume confirm uptrends. Enter on pullbacks with volume support. For reversals, look for stopping volume—ultra-high volume halting declines. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader enhance this. Trend Monitor aligns direction. Accumulation/Distribution spots phases.
Practical Examples in Futures Markets
In emini indices like ES or NQ, high volume breakouts signal momentum. Oil futures (CL) show distribution on low volume highs. Use VPOC for key levels. Anna Coulling's VPA methodology applies universally—wait for volume confirmation before entries.
Benefits and Risk Management
VPA reduces false signals in volatile futures. Trail stops on volume-confirmed trends. Quantum tools make strategies visual and reliable. Combine with support/resistance for better risk-reward.
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It's been a couple of days where markets have been focused on the Fed and J Powell's comments which helped to create the shakeout in US equities, a terrific day for the market makers who duly cleaned up and bought as panic set in. So where next? Well if you understand volume price analysis it's very clear.
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