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What to look for at the start of each trading day in forex In this introduction video I walk you through the charts and indicators I consider at the start of each trading day in forex. https://youtu.be/m21PyTkYkcw Session start and trading disclaimer 00:01 The session begins with a welcome and a note on the possibility of a power outage interrupting the recording. The presenter emphasizes the importance of the disclaimer about trading risks, advising viewers not to use money they cannot afford to lose. The focus of the session will be on forex trading. 00:28 Forex market and volume price analysis 00:28 The video introduces the use of volume price analysis (VPA) to study market charts. This methodology helps to validate whether the observed price actions are genuine. The best way to understand VPA is to see it applied live and on historical charts, as its signals tend to repeat across different markets and timeframes. 01:04 Market sentiment and fundamental news 01:04 The speaker discusses the importance of monitoring fundamental market factors and...

Discover how to trade index futures using a combination of charts In this portion of the webclass we show you how to trade index futures using a combination of charrting techniques and also in multiple timeframes. Renko charts on their own are powerful as they smooth out the price action and also reveal momentum, but when using with time based charts, this gives us the best of both worlds with volume price analysis. https://youtu.be/bhOE6Q4AZI4 00:13 Switching to NQ index and currency strength 00:13 The speaker explains their shift from trading oil to focusing on the NQ index due to recent market movement. They highlight the use of a currency strength indicator, noting that the yen has been fluctuating between selling and buying, indicating market indecision. The speaker also describes using Renko charts set to different time frames (15 seconds, 30 seconds, and one minute) through a Renko optimizer tool that allows customization to match specific time frames. 01:12 Renko optimizer and brick size explanation 01:12 The video explains how to...

Learn how to scalp index futures in congested markets When markets are in congestion, you have two options. Trade or sit on the sidelines and wait for a trend to develop. But if you are going to trade, you have to move to the faster timeframes and scalp, and in this vidoe we show you how. https://youtu.be/PLDnyuw1noA 00:16 Introduction and market overview 00:16 The speaker addresses technical issues with audio and explains differences in trading conditions between today and yesterday. Yesterday was characterized as a 'big money day,' marked by a perfect alignment of market factors that created clear momentum and direction, primarily bearish. The session saw a late recovery but was overall straightforward in terms of market sentiment and trading strategy. 01:20 YM daily chart and volatility range 01:20 The speaker discusses recent market movements across various asset classes, noting that most risk markets moved in the same direction. They highlight a significant down day for the YM (Dow futures) on the daily chart, although not as large as...

Wyckoff's laws from trend to congestion and back again Whatever timeframe you are trading, Wyckoff's laws apply, and in this video, I explain how the three rules cycle from congestion to trend and back again. https://youtu.be/9cXJ892ZHv4 00:00 Introduction and webinar disclaimer 00:00 The presenter welcomes everyone to the webinar, noting that the recording has just started. They remind viewers about the trading disclaimer, emphasizing the risks involved and advising not to trade with money that cannot be afforded to lose. The session will focus on analyzing charts. 00:31 Overview of volume price analysis (VPA) 00:31 The speaker introduces the topic of volume price analysis, explaining that the session will review various charts using this methodology. They mention a book available on Amazon that thoroughly explains the approach, focusing on understanding the relationship between price and volume to interpret current market conditions and predict future price movements. 01:02 Companion book and proprietary indicators 01:02 The speaker introduces a companion book that illustrates their methodology through 200 worked annotated examples covering various time frames, mainly focused...

The most important index of all on TradingView For intraday traders, the VIX is the most important indicator of all as it reveals sentiment through the prism of options, puts and calls. https://youtu.be/VWzE_xdPlHQ 00:17 Introduction to VIX and daily chart analysis 00:17 The speaker demonstrates how to pull over and display the VIX indicator on a chart. They attempt to switch between different screen views and chart arrays, apologizing for some mistakes along the way. The focus shifts to examining the daily chart of the VIX to better understand its current position. 00:55 VIX declining slower than equities rising 00:55 The discussion focuses on the behavior of the VIX index, highlighting a disconnect between the VIX and equity markets. While equities surged higher, the VIX was declining from recent highs but not as quickly as expected. Normally, when equities rise steadily, the VIX remains low, around 10 to 12, reflecting a natural resting state indicating increasing risk appetite and market complacency. The segment explains this dynamic and the unusual pattern...