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Apple faces possible triple top pattern

June 11, 2024February 10, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Candle and chart patterns are an important aspect of volume price analysis, but it's also important to recognize that some have a higher probability of playing out. For example, double and triple tops & bottoms have a high probability of playing out, which we have seen on the Apple weekly chart. First, we had the double top, with the stock subsequently rebounding from the deep valleys at the $168 area. However, as shown on the weekly chart above, Apple now faces the possibility of a triple top. This results from Apple's failure to take out the highs of the double top peaks at $199 and yesterday's daily close of a bearish engulfing candle in high volume does not bode well for the stock. Interestingly, yesterday's price action was against the background of Apple's new announcements at the WWDC24 (Worldwide Developers Conference), where the focus was on AI & the integration with ChatGPT. Based on comments in my X-feed, the jury seems...

SPX & SPY at critical support & resistance levels

August 11, 2023February 8, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Key support and resistance levels coming into play as the S&P500 and, by extension, the SPY pull back in their journey to test the January 2022 all-time high. As we can see from the chart, the potential pullback was signaled by narrowing spreads on equal volume over three weeks at the $460 level. This level is also reasonably strong, as evidenced by the thickness of the Quantum accumulation and distribution indicator. The indicator increases in size each time the price action touches the level and fails to break through. We can use these levels in a number of different ways, as potential targets, potential areas for reversals (as here), and stop placement as they are created by the market. By Anna Coulling - creator of volume price analysis Ready to Master Stock Trading with Volume Price Analysis? Join The Complete Stock Trading & Investing Program by Anna Coulling and unlock professional-level insights. Learn to spot institutional accumulation, avoid traps, and build consistent strategies...

Volume and price analysis for Meta (Facebook)

March 16, 2023February 8, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

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...

Looking at sectors at the start of the new trading year

January 12, 2022February 9, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySWE6vTo-fI&ab_channel=QuantumTradingIndicators 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...

How to trade stocks and futures using volume price analysis

December 2, 2021February 9, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

How to trade stocks and futures using volume price analysis https://youtu.be/Fllo5ItQm5k By Anna Coulling - creator of volume price analysis Ready to Master Stock Trading with Volume Price Analysis? Join The Complete Stock Trading & Investing Program by Anna Coulling and unlock professional-level insights. Learn to spot institutional accumulation, avoid traps, and build consistent strategies using VPA. Lifetime access, Quantum indicators, and real-market examples—transform your investing today! Enroll Now & Start Trading Smarter </div ...

Trading stocks and futures in the US session using volume price analysis

November 18, 2021February 9, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Trading stocks and futures in the US session using volume price analysis https://youtu.be/-63BUZ14mPo 00:08 Introduction and webinar issues 00:08 The session begins with a warm welcome from the host, who notes that it is evening in Hampshire. They thank the attendees for joining and apologize for technical difficulties with their usual webinar platform, which prevented both the host and a colleague from logging in. Despite these issues, the host expresses eagerness to proceed with the session. 00:44 Trading disclaimer and market overview 00:44 The speaker begins with a disclaimer about the risks of trading and advises not to use money that cannot be afforded to lose. The focus will be on U.S. markets, including stocks, commodities, and bonds, along with fundamental and sentiment analysis. Forex will not be covered in detail today, except for brief mentions of currencies like the US dollar and Japanese yen. The speaker also mentions using Investing.com as a valuable free resource for live market data and charts. 01:52 Discussion shifts to current market conditions, noting that...

Day trading in stocks and futures using volume price analysis

October 28, 2021February 9, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Day trading in stocks and futures using volume price analysis https://youtu.be/Z71wvgRkjsI 00:07 Intro and session overview 00:07 The session begins with a welcome and an introduction to the topics, focusing on markets other than forex, including stocks and commodities. The presenters emphasize applying volume price analysis to trading and investing. They also highlight the importance of the trading disclaimer, reminding viewers of the risks involved and advising against using money they cannot afford to lose. The timing of the session is noted as a change to accommodate more traders globally. 01:42 The host transitions quickly to chart analysis and stock selection strategies. He mentions that regular viewers are familiar with the focus on how to choose stocks for trading. While forex is not covered in this session, the speaker notes the limited options available in forex compared to stocks, setting the stage for deeper discussion on stock trading techniques. 02:28 Stock selection challenges and tools 02:28 The speaker discusses the challenge retail traders face when choosing trades, noting that selecting from...

Getting started trading stocks and futures in the US session using volume price analysis

October 13, 2021February 9, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Getting started trading stocks and futures in the US session using volume price analysis https://youtu.be/iWmCq7KUcM8 00:07 Introduction to stock market and VPA 00:07 The session begins with a welcome and an introduction to the focus on the stock market, indices, and some commodities through the lens of volume price analysis (VPA). A disclaimer is emphasized, warning viewers about the risks of trading and advising not to use money they cannot afford to lose. The presenter then transitions directly to reviewing charts and current fundamental news, including anticipation of the upcoming FOMC minutes. 01:14 US CPI and inflation metrics explained 01:14 The speaker discusses their use of multiple economic calendars, highlighting Trading Economics as the most comprehensive. They explain that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key inflation metric but excludes volatile items like energy and food, which makes it different from the Retail Price Index (RPI) that better reflects everyday price changes. Despite this, traders focus primarily on the CPI and also the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE),...

Getting started with day trading stocks using volume price analysis

September 17, 2021February 8, 2026 by David Coulling Comment Closed

Core Points[00:00 ~ 05:26] Introduction and Trading MethodologyThe session focuses on analysing the US stock market, indices, and some commodities using volume price analysis (VPA), a method refined over 20+ years by the presenters. VPA integrates volume, price action, candle patterns, and support/resistance to identify repeating market behaviour across timeframes and markets. Successful trading requires synthesising multiple technical elements with fundamental factors such as stock metrics, related markets, and the macroeconomic environment to form a comprehensive view. Multiple timeframes are emphasised to gain a fuller perspective, supported by proprietary volume-based indicators developed by the presenters.[05:26 ~ 13:57] Tools and Screening for StocksThe presenter uses NinjaTrader with multiple charts (1-minute, 3-minute, 10-minute, hourly, and Renko charts) to analyze price and volume-based support and resistance. Volume Point of Control (VPOC) acts as a fulcrum where price consolidates, representing value areas with high traded volume and providing volume-based support/resistance levels. Price-based support/resistance is derived from an accumulation and distribution indicator, with line thickness...

Trading stocks and index futures using volume price analysis in the US session

August 3, 2021February 9, 2026 by Anna Coulling Comment Closed

Trading stocks and index futures using volume price analysis in the US session https://youtu.be/mKsV-veaBD0 0:00 Webinar introduction and disclaimer 00:00 The webinar host welcomes attendees to the second session, acknowledging some who joined the earlier webinar. They confirm audio is working and remind viewers of the trading disclaimer, emphasizing the risks involved and advising not to use money one cannot afford to lose. The session will focus on market analysis and reviewing charts and indices. 00:59 Volume price analysis concepts explained 00:59 The session covers commodities and stocks analysis using volume price analysis (VPA), which examines the relationship between price action and volume. The speaker references books and trading programs available for learning these concepts, emphasizing their applicability across markets including forex, indices, stocks, and commodities. VPA helps traders identify their position within the price cycle—whether in trend, congestion, or volatility—and predicts future price movements. Key tools include volume data, price action, candlestick patterns, and support and resistance levels. 03:16 Support, resistance and candle patterns 03:16 The speaker explains the importance of identifying...