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.
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Over the past few days, volatile price action in the euro currency has highlighted how using a Renko chart can help us deal successfully with such market conditions, and the pair I want to focus on is the eur/cad. Yesterday, the euro had a good day with strong upward moves across its matrix, but this was ahead of today's important ECB meeting.
Whilst the bank raised interest rates as expected, the accompanying statement triggered volatile price action and a swift move lower. Rather, it was what was not mentioned in the statement, as the ECB removed any reference to rate hikes continuing at the next 'several' meetings. The 15 min and Renko charts above capture this moment for us.
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Markets can and do rise on lower-than-average volume. In this video, we consider the daily chart for the SPY and must wait for the weekly close to see if the current trend higher is likely to continue.
Understanding the SPY: The S&P 500 ETF
The SPY, or SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, is the most popular exchange-traded fund tracking the S&P 500 index. Launched in 1993, it provides exposure to 500 large-cap U.S. companies across sectors like technology, healthcare, and finance. SPY is highly liquid with massive daily volume, making it a favorite for day traders and investors. Its price mirrors the S&P 500, offering diversified market exposure in one trade. For day trading SPY, understanding its correlation with broader market sentiment is key—volume price analysis (VPA) reveals institutional intent behind moves.
Best Ways to Trade the SPY
Day trading SPY requires discipline and proven strategies. Here are effective approaches:
Trend Following: Enter on pullbacks in strong trends, confirmed by volume surges.
Breakout Trading:...
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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...
Whilst volatility is both a trader's best friend and worst enemy, it remains essential for generating trading opportunities. But when it drains away it can make trading both tricky and frustrating. We have two examples in this recording on probably the two most popular assets, namely Tesla and Bitcoin, which are now both rangebound. Patience is now key, and it is in this type of market that the volume point of control comes into its own, along with the accumulation and distribution indicator, as they mark out these areas visually while giving us an indication of their strength. And, of course, such market conditions can be found across all markets, including forex, and the same lessons apply.
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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...
How to trade stocks using volume price analysis
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Introduction and trading disclaimer
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The session begins with a welcome to the audience, focusing primarily on the US markets. The host, Anna, along with David, introduces the session and emphasizes the importance of the disclaimer about the risks involved in trading. Viewers are reminded not to trade with money they cannot afford to lose.
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Market overview and upcoming holidays
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The speaker discusses the current market status, noting that markets are generally up. They remind viewers that tomorrow is Armistice Day, also known as Memorial Day, which will affect market operations. Specifically, some markets in the United States, like the bond market, will be closed, while stock markets are expected to remain open. The forex market will continue its sessions, although France will observe a public holiday.
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Bond market and inflation concerns
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The segment discusses concerns in the bond market following a 30-year bond auction, highlighting pessimistic reactions. Recent inflation data, including the PPI and CPI for the US,...
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...
