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Blending Time and Non-Time-Based Charts: A Powerful Trading Approach
Trading charts come in two main types: time-based (e.g., 1-minute, daily) and non-time-based (tick, Renko). Each has strengths. Blending them creates a powerful approach. Time charts provide context. Non-time-based reveal pure momentum. This combination filters noise. It aligns bias with precise entries. Volume price analysis (VPA) confirms conviction across both.
Using a blend of time and non time based charts is a powerful approach to trading forex, and in this video I highlight the renko chart which builds a brick based chart devoid of time, and so reveals momentum which you never see on a time based chart. Yet using the time charts also gives you the insight using volume price analysis, hence the reason it is a powerful combination.
Time-Based Charts: The Big-Picture Foundation
Time charts add bars at fixed intervals. They show overall trend and structure:
Higher timeframes (daily/weekly) reveal primary direction.
Support/resistance, phases (accumulation/distribution) clear.
Ideal for bias—Quantum Trend Monitor aligns long-term...
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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Renko charts deliver for cable in the London forex session. Renko charts like tick charts are non time based and so reveal market momentum, speeding up and slowing down as the trading session unfolds, and this is a great example on the GBP/USD pair as London opens.
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Using non time based charts is a great way to scalp any futures market and in this video we take this to a new level, using multiple renko charts and in particular using the renko optimizer for the NinjaTrader platform. In this array we use three renko charts set to three different timeframes and matched to the three charts below. This gives us the double advantage of trading using non time based renko charts, and applying volume price analysis on the time charts. A powerful combination of six charts.
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In this video David explains how to scalp congested markets using the renko optimizer for NinjaTrader and across all three emini index futures in the US futures trading session.
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Control Your Trading Emotions by Smoothing the Price Action
Trading emotions can sabotage even the best strategies. Fear and greed drive impulsive decisions. Smoothing the price action helps remove noise. This creates calmer, clearer charts. Emotional control follows naturally.
How Smoothing Works
Use non-time-based charts to smooth price action. Renko or tick charts ignore time. They form bricks or bars only on significant moves. This filters choppy periods. Volume price analysis (VPA) becomes easier—true trends stand out without distractions.
Benefits with Quantum Tools
Quantum's Renko Optimizer on NinjaTrader finds perfect brick sizes. TickSpeedometer reveals participation surges. Trend Monitor keeps you aligned. Anna Coulling's VPA approach pairs perfectly—volume confirms smoothed signals for disciplined entries.
Smoothing price action builds emotional resilience. Fewer false signals mean fewer frustrations. Quantum indicators make it simple and effective. Trade with confidence, not emotion. Start smoothing today for calmer, consistent results.
How Renko Charts Work
Choose a brick size based on asset volatility:
Small bricks (e.g., 5 pips on EUR/USD) for scalping.
Larger bricks (e.g.,...
How to See Inside the Price Action Using the NinjaTrader TickSpeedometer
The NinjaTrader TickSpeedometer lets you see inside price action. It measures tick velocity in real time. This reveals surges in buying or selling pressure. Traditional charts hide this participation. TickSpeedometer exposes it instantly.
Combining with Volume Price Analysis
Volume price analysis (VPA) pairs perfectly with TickSpeedometer. High tick speed on up moves shows strong momentum. Low speed warns of fading interest. Quantum's TickSpeedometer on NinjaTrader includes customizable alerts for quick reactions.
Practical Benefits for Traders
Use it to spot breakouts or reversals early. Avoid low-participation traps. Anna Coulling's approach turns tick data into clear signals. This gives traders an edge in fast markets like emini futures or forex.
See deeper into price action today. The TickSpeedometer makes hidden activity visible and actionable.
Using the TickSpeedometer on NinjaTrader: A Great Combination for Scalping Traders in Futures
Scalping futures requires speed and precision. The TickSpeedometer on NinjaTrader delivers both. This Quantum indicator measures tick velocity in real time. It...
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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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