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Trading Volatility at the Start of the US Session
Trading volatility at the start of the US session offers exciting opportunities. The overlap with New York brings high liquidity. Price moves accelerate. This creates sharp trends or reversals. Traders who prepare can capitalize. At the start of the US trading session two things happen at the same time. First comes the surge in volume as the cash markets open alongside Globex and second this is always accompanied with volatility. Here we explain how to trade volatility at these times.
Why Volatility Spikes at US Open
The US session overlaps with London close. News releases and institutional flows drive action. Volume surges early. Volume price analysis (VPA) reveals true intent—high volume on moves shows conviction. Low volume spikes warn of traps.
Key VPA Signals in Volatile Opens
Look for widening candles with rising volume. This confirms momentum. Divergence—price new highs on low volume—signals exhaustion. Quantum volatility indicator on MT5 or NinjaTrader highlights these surges. Trend Monitor...
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Why We Have Seen Divergence in the US Indices and More Trading Lessons Using Volume
Divergence in US indices has caught attention recently. Major benchmarks move differently. Nasdaq surges on tech strength. Dow lags with industrial weakness. S&P 500 sits in between. This relational split reveals underlying market dynamics. Over the last few months, there has been a considerable divergence between the Nasdaq 100 and the two primary indices of the Dow Jones and the S&P 500. There is a reason for this which I explain before David takes over with more volume lessons on gold and oil as markets wait for the FOMC release due later.
What Causes Index Divergence
Divergence often signals shifting sentiment. Sector rotation plays a role—money flows from one group to another. Economic data or earnings drive it. Volume price analysis (VPA) uncovers the truth. High volume in leading indices shows conviction. Low volume in laggards warns of exhaustion.
VPA Lessons from Divergence
Volume price analysis teaches key lessons here....
The renko optimizer indicator for NinjaTrader is a powerful indicator in it's own right, delivering the optimatal brick size for all markets and instruments. But when used in this way, it will take your trading to a new level. In the video we explain how.
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Trading can trigger many emotions including the fear of missing a trade and the fear of a loss. However, with volume price analysis and the Quantum tools and indicators will help traders and investors manage these fears as the methodology and tools anticipate where the market is going next....
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Get Started Trading Index Futures Using Micro Contracts from the CME
Micro index futures from the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) are an excellent entry point for retail traders. These contracts are 1/10 the size of standard E-mini futures, with lower margins and risk. Popular ones include Micro E-mini S&P 500 (/MES), Nasdaq-100 (/MNQ), Dow Jones (/MYM), and Russell 2000 (/M2K). They track major US indices with high liquidity.
The emini micros from the CME are new small size index futures, which are great for those getting started day trading the emini index markets.
Key Benefits of Micro Contracts
Lower Capital: Day trading margins ~$50-1,000 per contract (broker-dependent; e.g., $576 for /MES at some).
Reduced Risk: Smaller tick value (e.g., $1.25/point for /MES vs $12.50 for E-mini).
Accessibility: Trade major indices without big account sizes.
24/5 Liquidity: Nearly round-the-clock trading.
Step-by-Step to Get Started
Choose a Broker: Select one with CME access and low commissions (e.g., NinjaTrader Brokerage, Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, or AMP Futures). Many...
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Learn How to Read the Economic Data and What It Reveals in the Cycle
Economic data releases drive market moves. Traders must learn to read them correctly. Data reveals where we are in the economic cycle. This guides sentiment and trading decisions. Volume price analysis (VPA) adds confirmation. Learn how to read the economic data and what it reveals in the cycle
Key Economic Indicators and Cycle Phases
The cycle has four phases: recovery, expansion, slowdown, recession. Leading indicators like PMI signal early turns. Coincident indicators (GDP, employment) show current state. Lagging indicators (unemployment rate) confirm trends.
Strong data (high PMI, low unemployment) points to expansion. Weak data signals slowdown. Central bank responses follow—rate hikes in expansion, cuts in recession.
How Data Reveals Cycle Position
Positive surprises boost risk-on sentiment. Commodity currencies (AUD, CAD) strengthen. Negative surprises favor safe-havens (JPY, CHF). Volume price analysis confirms reactions—high volume on moves shows conviction.
Trading with Data and VPA
Wait for data release. Watch initial reaction. Use VPA for confirmation—high volume...
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Combining time charts with a non time based charts such as a Renko can give day traders a huge advantage as they not only highlight smart entries and exits but will also help stay in a trend. The Renko Optimizer takes trading with a Renko chart one step further in that it automatically calculates the optimum pip value for different time frames....
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Even as a day trader it's important not to underestimate the price action and volume on the daily time frame particularly from a volume price analysis perspective when increased buying and selling does not often play out immediately. The NQ was a great example with major buying coming in a few days before a significant move in the index.
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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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The futures market is now open to many more traders via the MT4 and MT5 platforms. In this video it's the NQ (emini futures for the Nasdaq) with the addition of a currency strength indicator and the Aussie yen pair which acts as a proxy for sentiment and risk in the market....
