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Discover how to identify anomalies when day trading emini futures

July 17, 2020February 14, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Discover how to identify anomalies when day trading emini futures Discover how to identify anomalies when day trading emini futures and in this video we focus on the YM Emini, the NQ Emini and the ES Emini index futures. https://youtu.be/XqNSZogtL7I 00:11 Overview of US indices and futures 00:11 The speaker shares their screen showing the US indices, including the YM, Q, and ES futures contracts, which represent the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 respectively. They explain the layout of their global workspace with five-minute charts on top and daily charts below. Additionally, they mention having the VIX (volatility index) displayed on another screen, preparing to pull it up for reference. 00:43 VIX chart timeframes and anomalies 00:43 The speaker discusses viewing the VIX (Volatility Index) on different time resolutions, including two-minute, five-minute, ten-minute, fifteen-minute, twenty-minute, and daily intervals. They mention adjusting the chart settings to observe these various timeframes and note the unique characteristics of the VIX across these periods. 01:19 Market relational behavior breakdown 01:19 The speaker discusses the relational aspect of market...

A lesson in volume price analysis

July 17, 2020February 14, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

A lesson in volume price analysis In this vidwo we take a closer look at the NQ emini and apply the volume price analysis methodology to analyze the daily chart for the futures contract. https://youtu.be/Q9FQ5sSrX5c 00:11 Bullish momentum developing across indices 00:11 The speaker discusses a developing bullish momentum across multiple market indices, including YM, NQ, and ES, observed on a five-minute chart. The ES and NQ are in agreement showing upward trends with decent volume supporting recent candles, though the YM is currently struggling. Additionally, the VIX is falling, indicating reduced volatility. The trend monitor confirms this bullish trend progression, showing a shift from 15-second to one-minute intervals, suggesting the trend is potentially sustainable and tradable at this stage. 01:10 Strong bullish trend confirmed on multiple timeframes 01:10 The analysis begins with a strong bullish trend identified across multiple timeframes—3, 5, 10, and 15 minutes. There was a significant volume increase on the latest 15-minute candle, indicating a strong upward move. The price successfully broke through a low volume...

Volume price analysis reveals the truth behind the price action

July 17, 2020February 14, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Volume price analysis reveals the truth behind the price action Many traders rely on price alone to forecast future direction, yet this is only half the picture, a two dimensional one at best. What volume does is provide a three dimensional view of the chart and what is going on behind the price action. It removes the cloak of secrecy which is used by all the insiders to hide their activity. With volume they cannot hide and as volume traders all we need to do is follow them. Buy when they buy, sell when they sell and stay out when they do - it's that simple. https://youtu.be/OOl83EVD6zA 00:10 Introduction to volume price analysis and sentiment trading 00:10 The speaker discusses a reversal pattern observed on the Canadian pound using a Renko chart and introduces a sentiment trading website featured in a recent Forex webinar. This site offers a free newsletter and numerous sentiment indicators designed for investors. The tagline emphasizes leveraging emotions in trading, highlighting how...

Applying volume price analysis to the NQ emini future to answer the question!

July 10, 2020February 14, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Applying volume price analysis to the NQ emini future to answer the question! The question everyone is asking is whether the NQ emini can continue to climb higher as it leaves the ES and YM futures trailing in its wake, and in this video we answer the question using volume price analysis. https://youtu.be/berdJWDESPY 00:01 Introduction and disclaimer 00:01 The host welcomes everyone to the webinar, noting the different time zones of participants from the UK, Canada, the US, and other places. After a brief pause to prepare, the host draws attention to the disclaimer displayed on the screen before beginning the session. 00:37 Trading risk warning 00:37 The speaker emphasizes the importance of only using money that one can afford to lose when trading, highlighting the risks involved in trading activities. They clarify the message to avoid any misunderstanding and mention that the session will include analysis of various charts, including Forex charts, particularly for newcomers. 01:06 Volume price analysis overview 01:06 The discussion focuses on analyzing market indices and commodities using volume price...

Volume price analysis in action on the YM Emini futures index trading

July 10, 2020February 14, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Volume price analysis in action on the YM Emini futures index trading As risk on sentiment wained yesterday, the USD index futures delivered some wonderful trading opportunities in the strong move lower, and in this video we take a look at the bearish trend on the five minute chart for the YM emini futures contract and applying the volume price analysis methodology. This was a textbook example of the power of volume and price, not simply in helping to keep you in but just as important where to enter if you missed the initial move. https://youtu.be/bvvCr_DftZQ 00:16 Intro to US indices and charts overview 00:16 The speaker welcomes the audience warmly and ensures audio clarity while preparing the screen layout. They introduce the focus on U.S. stock indices, specifically mentioning the YM, NQ, and ES, and set up the visual display of these indices for analysis. 00:45 YM trading range and resistance levels 00:45 The market is still trading within the range of a volatility candle, without moving outside it...

Lessons in volume price analysis for all forex traders

June 30, 2020February 14, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Lessons in volume price analysis for all forex traders Whether you trade currency futures or spot currencies, the volume price analysis methodology can be applied to both since all that's required is a chart with volume and price. So whether it's futures volume or tick volume, you can apply VPA to all your forex trading. https://youtu.be/U08nSLwGnxM 00:17 Intro and chart setup issues 00:17 The speaker apologizes for any frustrations caused by charts disappearing due to different screen resolutions. They explain the technical issue and proceed to adjust the chat box and prepare the next screen to continue the presentation. 00:49 Currency futures overview 00:49 The speaker begins by discussing the Australian dollar and shifts focus to currency futures, highlighting significant dollar buying activity in the morning. They mention four key currency futures: the Australian dollar (6A), the British pound (6B), and the Canadian dollar (CAD), noting that the CAD futures represent the inverse of the US dollar. 01:23 Volume and congestion trading 01:23 The speaker discusses trading strategies using currency pairs such as the...

A perfect example of mean reversion in the forex market

June 30, 2020February 14, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

A perfect example of mean reversion in the forex market The forex market is one of mean reversion and there is no better example of this than we see in the currency strength indicator for NinjaTrader with currencies moving from overbought to oversold and back again in a never ending cycle. https://youtu.be/77bvX1RKckA 00:10 Identifying key currency pairs to focus on 00:10 The speaker introduces the early morning setup at 6 o'clock local time, explaining the process of identifying which currency pairs to focus on and which to ignore. They highlight that since that time, there has been strong buying activity in both the US dollar and the Canadian dollar. 00:47 Analyzing currency strength on different timeframes 00:47 The speaker explains currency movements, highlighting the Japanese yen represented by a magenta line and the US dollar by a red line. The dollar's strength has been offset by significant selling of the Australian dollar, shown as a blue line. Different time frames are displayed, ranging from one minute to fifteen minutes, providing...

Trading from congestion phases and the stop loss

June 26, 2020February 14, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Trading from congestion phases and the stop loss In this session from the online webclass David explains why congestion phases offer excellent trading opportunities and also provide clear levels for any stop loss positioning and management. https://youtu.be/1y-ViuqFmPM 00:12 Currency indices and market congestion overview 00:12 The discussion begins with an overview of the current market conditions, highlighting significant congestion in various currency indices. The yen is gently declining with no strong momentum, while the dollar shows erratic movement without a clear trend. The euro and pound also exhibit congestion. The overall sentiment suggests some emerging risk appetite, but the market remains generally indecisive. The focus is on the congested state of currency futures and indices, indicating a lack of clear directional movement. 01:08 Currency futures and dollar perspective explained 01:08 The speaker explains the focus on the US dollar as the base for currency futures, highlighting several currency pairs including the Australian dollar (6A), the British pound (cable), the Canadian dollar (CAD), and the euro (6O). These pairs are shown...

How to use the renko optimizer indicator for NinjaTrader to day trade emini futures

June 19, 2020February 14, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

How to use the renko optimizer indicator for NinjaTrader to day trade emini futures Trading index futures using non time based charts is a great approach as it smoothes out the price action, but here we blend this approach using multiple charts and with time charts also. https://youtu.be/HhY-z-Js5X0 00:12 Introduction to Renko workspace 00:12 The speaker has switched to the Renko workspace, which combines non-time-based and time-based charts. This methodology blends different chart types, focusing on analyzing market data beyond traditional time constraints. The speaker also adjusts the interface by moving the chat box out of the way to better view the charts. 00:47 Setting 15-second time frames for indices 00:47 The speaker discusses monitoring three indices—YM, NQ, and ES—all set to a 15-second interval, which is a fast timeframe. They demonstrate aligning the Renko chart's timeframe to 15 seconds to match the time-based charts for consistency. This alignment helps identify the optimal Renko brick size for trading the YM index on a 15-second chart. 01:21 Renko optimizer and brick size explained 01:21 The...

Where to start trading Emini’s? How about the micro futures?

June 19, 2020February 14, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Where to start trading Emini's? How about the micro futures? If you're new to index trading, the Emini micro futures contracts from the CME are a great place to start. https://youtu.be/uTHIgtFrx0g 00:11 Introduction to micro contracts for indices 00:11 The speaker introduces the use of tick charts for trading futures, specifically focusing on a micro contract for indices called the MES. This contract is one-tenth the size of standard contracts like the ES, YM, or NQ, making it a smaller and lower-risk option. The MES operates on the same principles as larger contracts but features lower tick activity, providing a more accessible entry point for traders. It was launched by the CME last year and is available across various contracts. 01:25 Liquidity and popularity of micro contracts 01:25 The speaker discusses the popularity and liquidity of micro contracts in currency futures trading. Unlike typical micro contracts that tend to be illiquid with uneven price action, these micro contracts show smooth price movements similar to full-sized contracts. They are recommended for...