You’ve Read the Book - Now Learn Volume Price Analysis from the Person Who Wrote It
Price tells you what happened
Volume tells you whether it mattered
That is Volume Price Analysis. Anna Coulling created the modern method. She wrote the book thousands of traders still keep on their desk. Quantum Trading Education is where that method is taught in full — not in a chapter, in a complete programme. Keep reading if you are done collecting indicators and ready to learn how to read a chart.
What happens after the book?
A Complete Guide to Volume Price Analysis shows you the principles. Then you open a live chart, and the market does not look like the examples:
The candle is wide. Is that effort or a trap?
Volume is high. Is that buying or selling?
The pair rallies on thin volume. Do you stay in or get out?
You know the words: accumulation, distribution, effort versus result. You still hesitate on the next...
SPCX (SpaceX) heading into Q2 2026 earnings: Dark pools, options, VPA, fundamentals, and the lock-up overhang
SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) reports its first quarterly results as a public company after the close today (4 August 2026), with the webcast expected around 4:30 pm ET. The stock closed yesterday at $114.53, up 5.68% on elevated volume of roughly 70 million shares, after testing a low near $104.83. This bounce came after a sharp multi-week decline from the June peak above $225 and leaves the shares still well below the $135 IPO price. The setup is dominated by two near-term events: the earnings print itself and the first major lock-up release on 6 August (the second full trading day after results). That unlock allows up to ~20% of the eligible early-release pool — approximately 911.5 million shares, notionally worth around $100–110 billion at recent prices — to become tradable.
Additional staggered tranches follow in the weeks and months ahead, while Elon Musk’s large stake remains...
Risk Management + Volume Price Analysis: The Combination That Builds Consistent Traders
Introduction
Most new traders chase indicators, signals, and “secret strategies.” At Quantum Trading Education (QTE), we teach something far more powerful: the combination of solid risk management and Volume Price Analysis (VPA). This powerful duo doesn’t just help you survive — it helps you understand what the market is really doing and trade with confidence.
1. Why Risk Management Alone Is Not Enough
The 1% rule, proper position sizing, and logical stop-losses are essential. But without understanding market behaviour, you’re still trading blind. This is where Volume Price Analysis (VPA) becomes your edge.VPA teaches you to read the story behind every candle by combining price action with volume. High volume confirms conviction. Low volume often signals weakness or traps.
2. Core Principles of Volume Price Analysis (VPA)
Here are the key VPA concepts we emphasise in our QTE training:
High Volume + Strong Price Move = Institutional conviction (likely continuation)
High Volume + Small...
QQQ Monthly Chart: Two Monster Up Candles on Average Volume – A Classic VPA Warning
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is one of the most widely followed ETFs in the world. It tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, giving investors exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. Think Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Broadcom, and the rest of the dominant technology and growth names that have powered markets for years. As of early June 2026, QQQ sits near all-time highs, continuing its role as the primary vehicle for the AI and technology-led rally. But when we step back to the monthly timeframe and apply Volume Price Analysis (VPA), a more nuanced and potentially cautionary picture emerges.
What We Are Seeing on the Monthly Chart?
On the monthly chart, April and May 2026 stand out dramatically. Both months produced exceptionally wide-range up candles — strong, bullish bodies showing significant price appreciation. At first glance, this looks like continued strong demand and...
PLTR Stock Analysis: Breaking Out of Congestion – Volume Price Analysis Signals Potential New Rally (June 2026)
Full transparency - this is a stock I hold at present
As we kick off June 2026, one stock that has captured the attention of traders and investors alike is Palantir Technologies (PLTR) with the PLTR breakout in 2026. After months of frustrating range-bound action, the stock delivered dramatic price action in the final three trading days of May — surging from around $133 to over $156 (with intraday pushes toward $161). This move came on strong volume and has left the weekly chart looking particularly interesting from a Volume Price Analysis (VPA) perspective. Could this be the start of a sustained breakout above the recent congestion zone? If the gap-up open on June 1 holds and momentum continues, PLTR may be poised to challenge its all-time high near $207. Let’s break it all down.
Background on Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies, founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel,...
The AI Energy Boom of 2026: Why Power Demand Is the Real Story Behind Today’s Markets
Mid-May 2026 finds the stock market in an interesting spot. The S&P 500 delivered one of its strongest April performances in recent memory — up over 5% with multiple record closes. Yet as we move through May, volatility has returned amid hotter-than-expected inflation readings, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and questions about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. While headlines focus on tech earnings and short-term swings, a much larger, multi-year structural shift is underway: the explosive growth in electricity demand driven by Artificial Intelligence. This isn’t hype — it’s a fundamental change that’s creating clear opportunities for stock traders who know how to read the bigger picture.
The Market in Mid-May 2026
April 2026 was impressive. The S&P 500 rose around 5.3% for the month, pushing the index to fresh all-time highs near 7,165 at one point. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from the technology and semiconductor sectors, helped...
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Why Sign Up for VPA Coaching: Unlock Trading Consistency and Achieve Your Goals
In today's volatile markets, achieving consistent trading success in forex or stocks feels elusive for many. That's where Volume Price Analysis (VPA) coaching programs come in. At Quantum Trading Education, Anna Coulling's specialised coaching — whether for forex trading or stock investing — empowers you to see the truth behind price action. Using VPA, you'll learn to spot institutional intent, avoid traps, and build strategies that align with your goals. Whether you're aiming for financial independence, steady income from day trading, or long-term portfolio growth, our one-to-one coaching sessions provide the tools and mindset to make it happen.
The Historical Roots of VPA: From Tape Reading to Wyckoff's Legacy
Volume Price Analysis didn't start with modern charts — its foundations trace back to the early 20th century and tape reading. Pioneers like Jesse Livermore mastered reading real-time price and volume from ticker tapes, spotting manipulation and momentum. Richard Wyckoff took...
In this video we focus on the forex market and in particular at the London open. The currency pair we consider is the GBP/USD and for the 1 minute timeframe which shows the market makers setting their traps at the London open which are easy to spot using volume price analysis.
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Introduction to Forex workspace and currency strength
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The speaker introduces a change of scenery by switching to the forex workspace. They explain that this workspace is typically used to start with multiple currency strength indicators to identify market movements, including which currencies are strong, overbought, oversold, or moving together, helping to determine which are currently not of interest.
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Strong buying in Yen and selling in Pound
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The speaker discusses strong buying activity in the Japanese yen and strong selling in the British pound over the past hour during mid-morning in the UK. They highlight a profitable trading opportunity from the pound moving from an overbought position and the yen from an oversold position,...
This video focuses on the recent price action of gold futures on the daily chart, in particular, the volatility that sent the precious metal plummeting. However, volume price analysis reveals the truth behind the price action and the trap move created by market makers and insiders.
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Introduction to gold futures and time frames
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The speaker introduces the Ninja Trader platform and mentions that there is about an hour to an hour and a half left in the trading session. They plan to analyze the GC contract, which represents gold futures, across six different time frames ranging from 15 seconds to daily. The speaker notes that typically, the focus is on intraday charts for indices during these sessions.
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Focus on daily chart and the importance of volatility
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The speaker discusses focusing on the daily chart for gold rather than faster time frames to better understand market dynamics. They explain that the daily chart provides a classic example of entrapment. It reveals how volatility across time...
