In the first part of the US day trading session I focus on the US 30 which is a great way to get started trading indices as it does not require a specialist futures brokers account and moves in the same way. And here I also explain the importance of levels and flows which define market sentiment as it moves between risk-on and risk-off in this and related markets. Levels can be defined in many ways and the most common are off course from a price based perspective, but here I also use volume and the Camarilla Levels indicator.
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Wall Street Pauses After Explosive Rally as Bonds, Risk Currencies, and Equity Markets Reacted to the News
Wall Street pauses after an explosive rally. Markets digest the surge. Bonds, risk currencies, and equities all reacted. This intermarket dance reveals sentiment shifts. Traders watch for the next move. Wall Street was in sombre mood following the explosive move the previous day, where risk on sentiment dominated. Equity markets surged and risk currency sold off strongly and reflected equally in bond markets and yields.
Why the Pause After the Rally
Explosive rallies often end in pauses. Price pushes higher fast. But momentum fades. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots this—high price on low volume signals weakness. Quantum Trend Monitor on NinjaTrader shows alignment fading. Consolidation follows.
Intermarket Reactions: Bonds, Risk Currencies, and Equities
Bonds sold off as yields rose. This supported dollar strength. Risk currencies like AUD or NZD weakened initially. Equities paused—profit-taking emerged. VPA confirms relational flows—high volume in bonds correlates with equity caution.
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Trading the Fast Timeframes in Congested Markets
Congested markets frustrate many traders. Price ranges tightly. Trends stall. But congestion offers opportunities. You just need to trade the fast timeframes. Lower charts reveal hidden moves.
Volume price analysis is a universal methodology that works in all timeframes from the fastest to the slowest, and yesterday's US trading session was a classic example as futures traded sideways following the explosive surge higher of the day before. At such times it's a case of moving to the fastest timeframes to scalp out the trades and here we saw opportunities in index futures, and commodities.
Why Fast Timeframes Work in Congestion
Higher timeframes show flat ranges. Fast timeframes (1-minute, 5-minute, or tick) uncover momentum. Small swings appear. Volume price analysis (VPA) spots conviction. High volume on short moves signals participation.
Applying VPA on Fast Charts
Volume price analysis (VPA) shines in congestion. Look for high volume breakouts from range. Low volume spikes warn of traps. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader or...
One of the Most Powerful Ways to Stay in the Trend Using Volume Price Analysis
Staying in a trend is one of the hardest parts of trading. Many exit too early on pullbacks. Volume price analysis (VPA) solves this. It confirms trend strength. High volume on trend-direction candles shows conviction. This lets you ride moves longer.
The problem for most traders is holding a position once the trend is underway. And not to be bounced out in the inevitable round of pullbacks and minor reversals which occur in all timeframes. No trend ever moves smoothly higher or lower without pausing and reversing against you. This is when emotion kicks in, and a decision is taken to close the position at a small profit. The problem is that most traders have several small losses but also few small profits. So the trading account fails to move forward.
To achieve this, profitable trends need to be maximised. This is where volume price analysis steps in...
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Managing emotion is the most difficult aspect of trading, yet without it we cannot become consistently successful. In this video from the US futures trading session, we explain how the combination of volume price analysis and the Quantum tools can help you deal with your emotions and keep you in a trade.
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Trading Oil Using Volume Price Analysis on NinjaTrader
Trading oil using volume price analysis (VPA) on NinjaTrader offers a clear edge. Oil is volatile and news-driven. VPA cuts through noise. It combines price action with trading volume. This reveals true market intent in crude futures.
With the US indices moving sideways ahead of the debate between President Trump and his rival Biden, we turn to crude oil futures and the WT contract to find an excellent trading opportunity in the form of a reversal on the intra day charts. The buyers step in on the move lower with stopping volume and so creating the reversal in trend.
Key VPA Signals for Oil
Look for high volume on breakouts. This shows conviction from institutions. Low volume on moves warns of traps. Accumulation at lows signals buying. Distribution at highs flags selling pressure. Quantum indicators on NinjaTrader highlight these phases visually.
Practical Tips on NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader's charting integrates VPA perfectly. Use the Accumulation/Distribution indicator for building phases. Trend...
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....
