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How to Use Higher and Lower Timeframes to Identify Trends
Multiple timeframes are essential for accurate trend identification. Higher timeframes reveal the big picture. Lower timeframes provide precise timing. This alignment reduces false signals. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms trend strength across frames. Quantum indicators make the process visual and reliable.
In this video from the webclass of the London forex session Anna exlains how to use higher and lower timeframes to help identify trends.
Higher Timeframes for Overall Trend Bias
Start with daily or weekly charts. These show the primary trend. Look for sustained moves with volume support. High volume on up candles = bullish bias. Low volume extremes warn of potential reversals.
Higher frames filter noise. They prevent counter-trend trades. Quantum Trend Monitor on NinjaTrader or MT5 aligns direction clearly—green for uptrends, red for down.
Lower Timeframes for Entry and Exit Timing
Switch to hourly, 15-minute, or lower charts. These break down the higher timeframe candle. See inside the move—volume flows, pullbacks, or momentum surges.
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Fundamental Drivers of the EUR/CAD Pair
EUR/CAD is a fascinating cross pair. It pits the euro (EUR) against the Canadian dollar (CAD). No USD influence means pure relational dynamics. Fundamentals from both sides drive moves. Commodity links and policy differences create volatility. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms reactions—high volume on swings shows conviction. Analysis of the EUR/CAD, the volume point of control and Wyckoff's three laws
Euro-Side Drivers (EUR)
The euro reflects Eurozone health:
ECB Monetary Policy: Rate hikes strengthen EUR. Cuts or dovish tone weaken it. Inflation target (2%) guides decisions.
Economic Data: Strong PMI, GDP, or low unemployment boost EUR. Weak figures pressure it.
Political Stability: Fiscal or election risks (e.g., debt issues) weigh on sentiment.
VPA spots conviction—high volume EUR rallies post-hawkish ECB validate strength.
Canadian Dollar Drivers (CAD)
CAD is commodity-sensitive:
Oil Prices: Canada major exporter. Rising WTI/Brent lifts CAD. Falling oil pressures it lower.
Bank of Canada (BoC) Policy: Hikes attract capital—CAD up. Cuts weaken it.
Global Growth: China demand (trade...
As the London forex market opens following the overnight session, we focus on two currencies, the British pound and the Aussie. Overnight the Aussie had seen some wild swings on the Chinese PMI data, both before and after the release!!
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Getting into a Trend Using the Currency Strength Indicator
Getting into a trend early gives traders an edge. The currency strength indicator helps spot these opportunities. It ranks currencies by relative performance. Strong currencies rise to the top. Weak ones fall to the bottom. This reveals emerging trends quickly. In this session from the London forex session we explain how to use the currency strength indicator to help you get into a trend.
How the Indicator Signals Trends
The indicator updates in real time. Look for sustained extremes—currencies staying strong or weak over sessions. Pair the strongest with the weakest for momentum plays. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms entry—high volume on moves shows conviction.
Practical Steps for Trend Entries
Select pairs from extremes on the indicator. Confirm with higher timeframe alignment. Enter on pullbacks with volume support. Quantum Trading's indicator on MT5 or NinjaTrader includes alerts for timely action. Avoid middling pairs in choppy markets.
Anna Coulling's approach uses this for disciplined trend trading. The currency...
There was only one currency in focus this morning as the country goes to the polls today on one of the tightest general elections we have seen for decades. Ahead of the London forex open, the GBP was being bought but as so often occurs at session crossovers, the trend higher on the GBP/JPY was reversed with the pair moving lower. The volatility indicator was much in evidence as was the volume point of control across the various timeframes, and coupled with the price based support and resistance indicator and accumulation and distribution indicators, defined clear levels of support and resistance.
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European Data Drives the Forex Market in Early Trading
European data often drives the forex market in early trading. Releases like PMI, GDP, or inflation figures set the tone. They influence euro pairs and crosses. Traders watch for sentiment shifts at London open. It was all about the euro in early trading with the currency strength indicator, the currency matrix and the currency array all in focus in the forex trading session.
Why European Data Matters
The European session overlaps with key economies. German or Eurozone data moves EUR/USD sharply. Positive surprises boost euro. Weak figures pressure it lower. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms reactions—high volume on moves shows conviction.
VPA Insights During Data Releases
VPA reveals true intent post-data. Spikes on high volume validate direction. Low volume reactions signal traps. Quantum currency strength indicator ranks EUR quickly. Matrix shows relational impacts across pairs.
Practical Trading Tips
Prepare with the economic calendar. Focus on EUR pairs at release. Wait for volume confirmation. Anna Coulling's VPA approach navigates...
With year end on the horizon, now perhaps is a good time to see what the Swiss franc has been up in an effort to determine what the currency is likely to be doing in the run up to the 15th January 2015 anniversary when the SNB (Swiss National Bank) removed the floor of support for the currency, unleashing a wave of volatility on the markets not seen since the dark days of the financial crisis back in 2008.
From a technical standpoint the Swiss Franc is now heavily oversold on the hourly and daily currency strength indicator, against most of its counterparts, with the exception of the where the picture is very different, with the pair firmly range bound albeit well below the 1.20 price point, which triggered the January volatility.
With regard to the other CHF pairs, and in particular the USD/CHF the current move higher that started in mid October is now reaching an exhaustion point, as the pair...
Despite finding support at 1.0996 following last week's mauling eurodollar is struggling to hold onto the weak overnight gains. 15 min chart for the pair is particuarly revealing with a series of volatility candles triggered as the combination of the resistance at 1.1056 and the 100ma have been taken by traders as an excuse to sell.
Other euro pairs also taking a tumble include the EUR/GBP and EUR/CAD, the former sitting neatly on the VPOC on the 15 min timeframe which sits at the 0.7180 region, and any move through here could see the pair test support at 0.7168. Any move lower for the EUR/GBP cross is also benefiting from a move higher in cable.
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Euro Tumbles on Draghi Comments
The euro tumbled sharply on Draghi comments. ECB policy hints drove selling pressure. Markets reacted to dovish tone. This created strong downside momentum in EUR pairs.
Mario Draghi's comments at the ECB conference regarding further stimulus has led to a dramatic fall in the euro across the board, and the eurodollar in particular. This weakness, however, was first signaled last week, and has been developing since the start of the trading week, and is a follow through from the two bar reversal posted on the daily chart.
Today's price action on the eurodollar daily chart has resulted in a volatility candle being triggered given the extreme move, and if there is no follow through, then it should be surprise to see the price action simply retreat to within the spread of today's candle.
In addition today's price move has seen the eurodollar move back through the volume point of control.
Volume Price Analysis Insights
Volume price analysis (VPA) confirmed the tumble....
