Most traders and investors get very frustrated with consolidation phases of price action on a chart, but as VPA students, we know these zones are the spawning ground of trends. One such example can be found on the daily chart for Meta (formerly Facebook), which has risen over 60% YTD. This turnaround in fortune has been driven in part by strong retail inflows at the beginning, but the groundwork was laid in December, as we can see on the daily chart.
The charts in this post are from my TradingView account, and we can see immediately the accumulation during this timescale with the accumulation and distribution indicator (blue hatched) thickening as the phase developed, confirming it would provide a strong platform of support for any move higher. Note also the yellow pivots in the consolidation, which helped to define the highs and lows.
On the weekly chart, we can see the vpa lessons and how the outermost support line of the volume...
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The relationship between gold and the USD is usually inverse. In other words, gold rises when the USD falls and vice versa. This relationship often breaks down, but when they move higher in tandem, it is always a result of stress and panic, which is what we have been seeing as the situation in Ukraine continues to escalate. In this video, we explain this in more detail and the similarities in the gold and USD index charts, both of which are freely available on most MT4 broker platforms.
The USD/Gold Relationship: An Inverse Dance Driven by Market Forces
The USD and gold share a classic inverse relationship in financial markets. When the US dollar strengthens, gold prices typically fall, and vice versa. This dynamic stems from gold being priced in dollars globally—a stronger USD makes gold more expensive for non-US buyers, reducing demand. Conversely, a weaker dollar boosts gold's appeal as an affordable hedge. Traders watch the USD index (DXY) closely for...
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Markets need volatility but often this is exaggerated and a great excuse to trap traders on the wrong side of the market. This happens because of FOMO - fear of missing out as the price action races away. This is when traders usually jump in just before the price abruptly reverses. This is where the volatility indicator comes in as it is triggered in real time so as soon as the price action is outside of its ATR (average true range) for that timeframe and traders know to expect either a reversal into the spread of the price action once the candle closes off or a complete reversal. We see this type of price action before fundamental news releases, major news events, and at the opening of the market.
In this recorded webinar we examine volatility both in the forex market and the Wall Street open. For forex, it was the BOC interest rate decision that was responsible for the exaggerated...
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A look at sectors at the start of the new trading year with a view to using them for stock selection, a topic we will be returning to in more detail in future sessions. Also, a brief mention of market internals, which we will integrate with volume-price analysis. VPA anomalies are also explained in detail, with a great example from the daily chart of Robinhood, which has taken a beating since its IPO last year, reaching a high of $90. However, we have seen strong buying at the $15 region, confirmed by a three-candle VPA anomaly.
In the webinar, we also considered the NQ (Emini futures for the Nasdaq) following Monday's dramatic price action.
Understanding Stock Sectors: A Key to Smarter Trading and Investing
Stock sectors are groups of companies sharing similar business activities, classified into 11 major categories by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). These include Technology, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Utilities, and more. Sectors help investors diversify portfolios and...
Trading stocks using volume price analysis and the Quantum tools and indicators
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Introduction and trading disclaimer
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The webinar begins with an introduction to day trading stocks using Volume Price Analysis (VPA) and quantum trading indicators. The hosts emphasize the risks involved in trading, urging viewers not to use money they cannot afford to lose. They stress that losses are inevitable in trading and part of the process, highlighting the importance of managing risk and having realistic expectations.
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Accepting losses in trading mindset
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The speaker discusses the difficulty of accepting losses, especially because losing is often associated with failure. Using sports as an analogy, they emphasize that losing is a natural part of any competitive activity, including trading and investing. The key is to understand and manage our emotional response to loss and to learn from these experiences rather than fearing or avoiding them.
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Losses provide valuable opportunities for reflection and learning, similar to how sports teams analyze why they lost to improve. The speaker encourages...
How To Trade Using Volume Price Analysis Across All Markets - Including Cryptocurrencies
It's all here - how to trade using volume price analysis across all the markets, including cryptocurrencies. It's broken up into four sessions with the first two focused on forex, the third on index futures, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, and finally the last session on stocks.
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Volume Price Analysis (VPA): From Tape Reading Legends to Modern Trading Edge
Volume Price Analysis (VPA) is a timeless trading methodology that combines price action with volume to reveal the true intent behind market moves. It strips away lagging indicators, focusing on what professional traders are doing in real time. VPA helps identify accumulation (buying at lows), distribution (selling at highs), and high-conviction trends. Applicable across all markets, timeframes, and instruments—forex, stocks, futures, commodities, and cryptocurrencies—VPA provides clarity in volatile conditions.
The Historical Roots: Tape Reading and Iconic Traders
VPA traces its origins to early 20th-century tape reading, when traders interpreted real-time price and volume from ticker...
Seeking Out Fallen Angel Stocks And How To Analyse Them Using Volume Price Analysis.
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Introduction and trading disclaimer
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The session begins with a welcome and an important disclaimer about the risks of trading, emphasizing not to invest money one cannot afford to lose. The presenter notes the diversity of attendees, including forex program students and quantum trading users, and introduces the focus of the session: examining the futures market, particularly indices and some stocks. The analysis will utilize the VPA methodology, which combines price action and volume.
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Volume Price Analysis (VPA) methodology overview
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between volume and price to predict market movements. They reference a key resource, 'A Complete Guide to Volume Price Analysis,' and its companion book containing over 200 chart examples from various markets including indices, stocks, commodities, and forex. These examples illustrate important chart points called 'signals,' which are not definitive but serve as prompts to pay attention to potential market reversals or...
Applying volume price analysis to trade the cryptocurrency markets
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Market patience and volatility frustration
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The speaker greets the audience, noting the pleasant weather in Hampshire and hoping others are well wherever they are. They reflect on the atmosphere in the VPA chat room, highlighting a mix of frustration and impatience as people await price volatility and market movements.
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Currency indices on TradingView explained
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The speaker discusses using TradingView to analyze various currency indices on a five-minute timeframe. They highlight the pound index in the top left, the yen index, the dollar index at the bottom left, and the euro index on the bottom right. The indices provide a quick overview of currency movements, and the charts are set to local time.
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Pre-London open market congestion
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The speaker describes market conditions just before the London open, noting expected volatility. They highlight congestion in the pound, yen, and dollar, with only the euro showing a slight upward trend.
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Using indicators on cryptocurrencies
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The speaker discusses market sentiment across various cryptocurrencies...
How to use the free resources to filter the best stocks to trade with such sites as FinViz and others.
In this video, we explain how to filter on liquidity and the importance of understanding why risk assets play such a key role in the risk on and risk off see-saw which ebbs and flows through currency markets and forex.
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Liquidity and short squeeze overview
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The speaker discusses the importance of liquidity when trading any instrument, especially in elevated markets where many traders are long and short sellers are being squeezed. Using AMC as an example, which experienced a trading suspension due to heavy short interest and activist trader involvement, the speaker highlights the impact of short squeezes fueled by groups like WallStreetBets. They emphasize the need to focus on markets and instruments with high liquidity when taking positions, and suggest considering liquidity as a key parameter for stock selection, particularly when one does not have a predefined watch list.
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Using Finviz for stock...
Jittery markets reflected in yen and the US dollar, and driven by fears of inflation
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Introduction and session overview
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The webinar begins with a welcome and acknowledgment of the diverse audience joining from different time zones. The hosts introduce the session's agenda, combining futures, indices, and stocks into a single, streamlined presentation. The session will first cover general topics, then focus on indices, followed by a more detailed look at stocks. A trading disclaimer is also presented, emphasizing the risks involved and advising viewers to only trade with money they can afford to lose.
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Basics of Volume Price Analysis (VPA)
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The speaker introduces the concept of volume price analysis (VPA), which examines price charts through the relationship between price action and trading volume. Volume reflects market participation through buying and selling and can lead price movements. When price moves without volume support, it creates anomalies indicating potential traps or exhaustion points. This analysis provides insight into future market direction. The speaker also mentions companion...
