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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...

Learn how to trade oil using multiple time-frames

June 12, 2020February 15, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Learn how to trade oil using multiple time frames. Oil is one of the key commodities for forex traders, and as crude oil slumped in price, this was reflected in the forex markets and the Canadian dollar. https://youtu.be/XH11ebDXcMs 00:15 Introduction and oil market overview 00:15 The speaker welcomes viewers warmly despite the weather and mentions watering the garden. They acknowledge some technical issues from earlier and assure the audience that questions can be asked in the chat. The session will focus on oil, specifically the WTI contract, and the speaker prepares to discuss its relationship to the CAD/yen currency pair, highlighting the influence of risk factors and major market conditions. 01:13 Multiple time frame trend monitoring 01:13 The speaker discusses trading a commodity that is currently crashing, emphasizing that trading principles are consistent regardless of the instrument or timeframe. They explain using multiple timeframes—from 2 minutes up to daily charts—to analyze trends. The trend monitor tool is highlighted as especially valuable for maintaining profitable positions, particularly when used across multiple...

A powerful combination to trade index futures on NinjaTrader

May 22, 2020February 15, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

A powerful combination to trade index futures on NinjaTrader Discover how to trade emini index futures using renko charts and time based charts on NinjaTrader https://youtu.be/Hlhkobf9iYE 00:05 Using Renko with time base charts for momentum 00:05 The speaker discusses their workspace setup, which includes multiple wrinkles and multiple time-based charts, highlighting the powerful combination of using Renko charts alongside traditional time-based charts. They explain that Renko and tick charts provide a sense of momentum that time-based charts alone do not show. The setup involves using multiple time frames simultaneously, such as 15-second, 30-second, and 1-minute charts, with Renko charts aligned to these time frames through a wrinkle optimizer tool. 01:14 Optimal Renko brick size adjustment explained 01:14 The video explains how the optimal Renko brick size is determined dynamically for a trading instrument during a session. Since market speed fluctuates throughout the session, fixed settings like a 150-tick chart can be misleading. Instead, the indicator adjusts the optimal brick size in real time to reflect these changes, allowing for more...

Silver futures deliver some classic volume price analysis lessons

May 22, 2020February 16, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Silver futures deliver some classic volume price analysis lessons More lessons in volume price analysis using silver futures. https://youtu.be/EaAnGfTIgLo 00:16 Introduction to volume price analysis 00:16 The speaker begins by ensuring the audience can see the screen and moves the chat interface out of the way. They introduce a silver chart to illustrate key points about volume price analysis. Emphasis is placed on recognizing signals within any chart or timeframe and the importance of patience in allowing those signals to fully develop. 00:47 Silver futures trap move explained 00:47 The speaker discusses silver futures, highlighting a trap move occurring at 1:00 PM UK time, which coincides with the opening of the US cash markets. This time brings increased volume and volatility, demonstrated by a significant trigger and notable volume, characterizing the move as volatile. 01:16 Volatility trigger and reversal 01:16 The volatility trigger appears on the candle in real time, causing many traders to enter the market out of fear of missing out. This often leads to them being caught in a reversal as...