https://youtu.be/8CpODxPkX90
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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8YEo5dDJqM
Volume price analysis is a universal trading and investing methodology and here it is in action on the silver futures chart.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OYPyDS2J5Q
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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br7VunMwFTk
Markets are about risk on or risk off appetite and often the best way to establish which is prevalent is to consider proxy markets or instruments. The aud/jpy currency pair performs this function as the yen can be either a safe haven or risk currency. And as a commodity currency, the Australian dollar too gives traders and investors an insight into both the market and economies.
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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=zk_zhpHzWmA
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 words in all markets and time frames and in this example was triggered on the gold chart....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tqY0GWYNtk
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....
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...
A great example of a breakout trade on gold with volume price analysis then confirming the move higher for the precious metal.
https://youtu.be/W9PQFeo71YU...
