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How to benefit from the data in Vix The Vix can go high and the Vix can go low. A high vix reading is associated with a market going south and a low vix regime is mostly a bull market in motion. In the short term markets we trade in every day, the vix provides […]

Here is a follow up on a post we had done back in April of last year where we showed the importance of trading the Initial Balance or IB as we call it in Market Profile.   That post is here – https://vtrender.com/nifty-marketprofiletradingstrategies-initial-balance/   We are one of the very few markets in the world […]

The Initial Balance The strategy we are going to look at today is called the Initial Balance strategy.  The name Initial Balance is important . What’s in a name, you would ask. The entire meaning and the strategy. Let’s read on.  The Initial Balance is the first 60 minutes of trading.Now you understand why we use the word Initial […]

Here are some stats on the daily movement of everyone’s favorite trading instrument- The Nifty.   If you are an intra day trader or carry positions at STBT or BTST then you need to look at these charts again.   The charts are smoothed using an SMA to 3 to even out the data.   […]

How do we trade a Spike?    Here are some simple rules to trade a spike   Upward spike A price opening below an upward spike would be considered negative since the price probe or spike was rejected leaving a selling tail. An upward spike rejected can be used to sell into the market with […]

In Market Profile we see the movement of price as an auction between buyers and sellers negotiating value during the day, across time frames. This is an important concept in Market Profile and a good understanding of this concept can clear the way to understand many more concepts in Market Profile Trading strategies. It’s important […]

Navigating Market Movements through Steidlmayer Distribution In the complex world of trading, the markets serve a fundamental role: facilitating trade across various time frames. This continuous exchange is akin to a vast, ever-evolving auction where understanding the dominant time frame can be pivotal in navigating price movements effectively. Enter the concept of Steidlmayer Distribution, a […]

Each day type gives you a bias. Learn to identify them early and position accordingly. Spotting a Trend Day by 11:30 AM is like catching an express train before it hits full speed. 👉 Bookmark this page. Revisit these patterns. They won’t just guide your day—they’ll shape your edge.

What is the Market Profile? Market Profile offers a fresh, three-dimensional way to look at trading, going beyond the usual price-focused charts like bars and candles that most traders are familiar with. It brings Price, Volume, and Time together on one chart, providing a richer, fuller picture of market activity. Here’s how it works: Price […]