https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0pOfBXHYyU
The yen is a unique currency in the forex market as it can confirm either risk on or risk off sentiment. In this excerpt from today's forex webinar, it was a case of which of the yen pairs offered the best trading opportunity as the indices moved higher.
The Yen Complex Confirms Market Sentiment: Why JPY Behaves This Way and Key Pairs to Watch
The Japanese yen (JPY) complex is a powerful barometer for global risk sentiment. When yen pairs move together, it confirms market mood clearly. JPY strengthens in risk-off (fear). It weakens in risk-on (optimism). This relational behavior creates high-probability trades. Volume price analysis (VPA) validates conviction—high volume on yen moves shows real sentiment shifts.
Why the Yen Behaves This Way
JPY is the premier safe-haven currency:
Low Interest Rates: BoJ policy keeps rates near zero. This makes yen cheap to borrow—fueling carry trades in risk-on.
Safe-Haven Demand: In uncertainty (equities drop, crises), investors repatriate funds. Yen buying surges.
Carry Trade Dynamics:...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbbWlQubqIg
There are many drivers for currencies and currency pairs. One is sentiment and in this excerpt from today's forex webinar we explain how related markets can help us identify risk appetite in the market which is then reflected in various currency pairs.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acHeR60b8Yk
Market reversals happen for many reasons and as traders, we are constantly scanning the market to try and judge its mood and whether the sentiment is going to be risk on or risk off? One way to is to consider related markets such as bond or proxy instruments such as the aud/jpy from the forex market. In this video we consider the aud/jpy and how it signalled a potential move higher in the indices.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t14k-qi7i54
Using a non time based chart such as a Renko will not only give traders smarter more precise entries but also help to stay in a trade. However, there is an issue in that traders have to guess the value of the Renko brick. However, the Renko Optimizer for Ninjatrader will calculate the optimal value in different time frames. The video explains how to use this indicator in multiple time frames to trade the ES emini contract (futures contract for the S&P500).
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_zhpHzWmA
Price Reaction to Volatility in the Gold Market
Gold prices react strongly to volatility. This precious metal is sensitive to market mood. High volatility often signals shifts. Traders use it to anticipate moves. The Quantum volatility indicator helps spot these changes early. Based on average true range, the Quantum Volatility indicator triggers in real time and is invaluable in helping traders avoid FOMO (fear of missing out) and can signal an exit if already in a trade. It works in all markets and time frames, and in this example, was triggered on the gold chart.
How Volatility Drives Gold Price Reaction
Volatility measures price swings. In gold, it reflects uncertainty. Risk-off sentiment boosts safe-haven demand. Gold rallies on high volatility spikes. Risk-on calms it—gold pulls back. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms reactions—high volume on moves shows conviction.
Using the Quantum Volatility Indicator
The Quantum volatility indicator on MT5 or NinjaTrader highlights expansion phases. Spikes warn of potential breakouts or reversals. Combine with VPA—high volatility with...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjfVKW7q5g
Tick charts can be integrated into all trading approaches as they give traders an insight into market momentum, and with the Quantum tickspeedometer we no longer need to guess the optimum tick value as the indicator will calculate this for us.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=677FopMyFaA
Some reversal examples based on volume price analysis as well as the volatility trap which is usually triggered following a significant news release.
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https://youtu.be/obiLdCo3Kt4
The Most Important Order of All – Stop Loss Placement and Management
The most important order in trading is the stop loss. It protects your capital. Without it, one bad trade can wipe out gains. Many traders neglect proper placement. This leads to emotional decisions and bigger losses. Learn how to use the indicators to help with stop loss placement and management.
Why Stop Loss Placement Matters in VPA
Volume price analysis (VPA) guides stop loss placement perfectly. Place stops just beyond key support or resistance. These levels are validated by volume—high volume clusters show real barriers. Arbitrary stops (fixed pips or %) ignore market structure. VPA uses it for logical protection.
Practical Management Tips
Initial stop: Beyond recent swing with volume confirmation. Trail stops as trend develops—move to breakeven on high volume continuation. Use Quantum Trend Monitor on NinjaTrader or MT5 for alignment. Avoid tight stops in volatile sessions.
Anna Coulling's VPA methodology emphasizes this discipline. Quantum indicators make placement visual and reliable. Good stop...
Using multiple renko charts set to different timeframes is a great way to trade index futures. The renko charts reveal momentum and smooth out the price action, whilst the time-based charts give us the volume price analysis insights. Finally, of course, the Quantum Trading tools and indicators work perfectly on both and in particular the trends and trend monitor offering a powerful combination helping to get you in, keep you in and then get you out at the right time.
https://youtu.be/SgECtHuSsJs...
