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WEBINAR: How to Trade with Volume Profile in 2025
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WEBINAR: How to Trade with Volume Profile in 2025

Introduction

Dale introduces himself and the topic of the webinar, which is how to trade with a volume profile. He outlines what will be covered in the webinar.

  • Dale has over 12 years of real trading experience and founded Trader-Dale.com.
  • The topic of the webinar is how to trade with a volume profile.
  • The webinar will cover volume profile basics, trade entry setups, setting take profit and stop loss using volume profile, importance of timeframe when trading with volume profile, ideal trading instruments to use with volume profile, and further education on volume profile.

Volume Profile Basics

Dale explains what the volume profile is and why it's important for traders.

  • The volume profile shows the amount of trading activity that occurs at each price level over a given time period.
  • It helps traders identify areas where there is high or low liquidity in the market.
  • Traders can use this information to make more informed decisions about where to enter or exit trades.

Trade Entry Setups

Dale discusses his favorite trade entry setups using the volume profile.

  • He provides exact steps on how to trade these setups so that viewers have a complete set of rules to follow.
  • These setups are based on identifying areas where there is high or low liquidity in the market using the volume profile.

Setting Take Profit and Stop Loss Using Volume Profile

Dale explains how traders can use the volume profile to set their take profit and stop loss levels.

  • By analyzing areas of high or low liquidity using the volume profile, traders can identify potential support and resistance levels where they may want to place their take profit or stop loss orders.
  • This can help them manage risk more effectively while also maximizing their profits.

Importance of Timeframe When Trading with Volume Profile

Dale discusses the importance of timeframe when using the volume profile to trade.

  • Different timeframes can provide different perspectives on market activity, so it's important for traders to choose a timeframe that aligns with their trading strategy.
  • For example, day traders may want to use shorter timeframes while swing traders may prefer longer timeframes.

Ideal Trading Instruments to Use with Volume Profile

Dale explains which trading instruments are best suited for trading with the volume profile.

  • The volume profile is most effective when used with instruments that have high liquidity and trading volumes.
  • Some examples include futures contracts, forex pairs, and stocks of large companies.

Trading Platform, Data Broker, and Further Education

Dale provides recommendations for trading platforms and data brokers as well as resources for further education on volume profile trading.

  • He recommends using NinjaTrader 8 or MetaTrader platforms for volume profile trading.
  • He also suggests using reputable data brokers such as CQG or Rithmic.
  • For further education on volume profile trading, he points viewers towards his website Trader-Dale.com as well as his books "Volume Profile: The Insider's Guide to Trading" and "Order Flow Trading Setups."

Introduction to Volume Profile Trading

In this section, the speaker introduces the concept of volume profile trading and explains why it is better than standard indicators.

Why Volume Profile is Better Than Standard Indicators

  • The volume profile helps identify the positions of institutions.
  • Standard indicators only work with two variables: price and time.
  • All standard indicators are just variations of some formula that only works and calculates based on price and time.
  • Standard indicators are delayed and show where the price was at some point in time.
  • The volume profile has three variables: price, time, and volumes. Through volumes, we can track big players who move prices.
  • The volume profile immediately shows where important trading areas are.

Difference Between Volume at Price (Volume Profile) vs Volume at Time (Standard Indicator)

  • Volume at time shows how big volumes were at a certain point in time but doesn't point to any trading levels or support/resistance areas.
  • Volume profile immediately identifies important trading areas due to massive volumes traded by institutions.

Trading Setups

In this section, the speaker discusses his trading setups using volume profiles.

Sharing Trading Strategies

  • Retail traders control only 3.5% of all volumes traded so sharing strategies won't change anything for him.

Importance of Managing Expectations

  • The speaker emphasizes that his approach is not a magic pill or get-rich-quick guide. He does not make any promises that it will work for everyone or change their lives overnight.

Conclusion

  • The volume profile approach and setups shown are the best the speaker knows after 12 years of trading.

Introduction to Flexible Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker introduces the flexible volume profile indicator and explains how it differs from the standard volume profile. The speaker demonstrates how to use the flexible volume profile on a chart.

What is Flexible Volume Profile?

  • The flexible volume profile is an indicator that allows traders to move it around the chart and look into specific areas of interest.
  • It provides information on how volumes are distributed in those areas.
  • This feature is useful for traders who want to analyze specific zones they are thinking about trading.

How to Use Flexible Volume Profile

  • To use the flexible volume profile, traders can use a hotkey and select specific areas of interest on the chart.
  • The indicator will instantly show how volumes are distributed in those areas.

Trading Setups Using Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker discusses a trading setup called "volume accumulation setup" based on big trading institutions' need to place their orders in rotation.

Volume Accumulation Setup

  • This setup is based on big trading institutions' need to place their orders in rotation when there's no trend so that they can do it slowly and unnoticed.
  • Traders should look for a rotation followed by a trend where heavy institutional volumes got accumulated.
  • They should identify where the heaviest volumes got accumulated in the rotation area and wait for a pullback by drawing a line there, setting an alarm or limit order.

Key Takeaways

  • Markets have great memory; traders can draw lines at levels where heavy institutional volumes got accumulated and wait for pullbacks.

Volume Accumulation Setup

In this section, the speaker explains the volume accumulation setup and how it works. The setup involves finding a rotation followed by an uptrend and using the flexible volume profile to analyze the distribution of volumes in that area.

Factors Driving Price Upwards from Heavy Volume Areas

  • The first step of the volume accumulation setup is finding a rotation followed by an uptrend.
  • Strong buyers accumulate their positions in a rotation, then push the price upwards aggressively.
  • When price makes a pullback to where strong buyers accumulated their positions, they defend their long positions aggressively and push the price higher.
  • Sellers quit their short positions at heavy volume areas to avoid risking a fight with strong buyers. This helps drive the price upwards.

Two Factors Helping Move Price Away from Heavy Volume Area

  • Buyers defending their long positions and sellers getting rid of their short positions are both factors pushing the price upwards from heavy volume areas.

Applying Universal Logic to Other Volume-Based Setups

  • Every heavy volume area is a very strong support or resistance zone, which applies everywhere.

Examples of Volume Accumulation Setup

  • Look for rotations followed by strong trends using flexible volume profile to analyze distribution of volumes. Draw line at heaviest volumes and set alert or limit order for pullback. Go short at first touch without confirmation.

Volume Accumulation Setup

In this section, the speaker explains how to identify a volume accumulation setup and how to trade it.

Identifying a Volume Accumulation Setup

  • A volume accumulation setup is identified by strong buying activity followed by an upward price movement.
  • The important support level is marked by heavy volumes.
  • A short trade scenario can be identified when there is a rotation followed by a strong sell-off.

Trading the Volume Accumulation Setup

  • Wait for a pullback and go long when the price hits the level in case of a long trade.
  • Wait for a pullback and go short when the price hits that level in case of a short trade.

VWAP Indicator

In this section, the speaker explains what VWAP indicator is and how it complements volume profile.

Understanding VWAP Indicator

  • VWAP stands for Volume Weighted Average Price which is another volume-based indicator used with volume profile.
  • It's used as an additional tool to complement the volume profile with.

Trend Setup

In this section, the speaker explains how to identify and trade using trend setup.

Identifying Trend Setup

  • Look for strong trends in the market.
  • Use flexible volume profile to identify heaviest volume clusters within the trend area.

Trading Trend Setup

  • Draw a line from heaviest volume peak and wait for pullback.

When your line gets hit, enter into trade.

Euro/British Pound Example

In this section, the speaker provides an example of volume accumulation setup on Euro/British Pound.

Identifying Volume Accumulation Setup

  • There was a tight rotation with massive volumes traded.
  • Strong buying activity followed by upward price movement.

Trading Volume Accumulation Setup

  • Wait for a pullback and go long when the price hits that level.

Trend Setup

In this section, the speaker explains how to identify a trend setup and provides examples of how to trade within a trend.

Downtrend Example

  • Within a strong downtrend, there was a significant volume cluster that stood out from the profile.
  • Draw a line at the significant volume cluster and wait for the pullback. Once the price hits it, go short in the direction of the trend.

Uptrend Example

  • Within a strong uptrend, there was also a significant volume cluster created.
  • Draw a line at the significant volume cluster and wait for the pullback. Once the price hits it, go long in the direction of the trend.

Volume Accumulation Setup

In this section, the speaker explains how to identify volume accumulation setups and provides examples of how to trade them.

Downtrend Example

  • Within a downtrend, there was a significant volume cluster created.
  • Wait for the pullback. When the price hits it, go short from there.

Uptrend Example

  • Before this strong sell-off took place, massive volumes accumulated in this rotation.
  • Go long from where those massive volumes accumulated.

Trend and Volume Accumulation Setup Combined

In this section, the speaker shows an example where both trend setup and volume accumulation setup are present.

  • There was a trend, and within that trend, there was a significant volume cluster created.
  • Go long from the significant volume cluster.
  • Wait for another pullback to the level and go long from there.

Trading Setups

In this section, the speaker explains two trading setups: heavy volume area and pullback. The main idea behind these setups is to trade from the heavy volume areas.

Combo of Two Trading Setups

  • The speaker shows a combo of two trading setups: trend setup and price action setup.
  • First, look for the trend setup in an uptrend with significant volume cluster created within it.
  • Second, look for a price action setup where the price reacted sharply to this zone in the past.
  • When resistance gets breached, it becomes support. This is a combo of volume-based setup, trend setup, and price action setup.
  • Speaker likes to look for those as they have a very good win ratio.

Examples of Trading Setups

  • In a downtrend with significant volume area, you can short based on trend and volume-based setups.
  • Price reacted strongly to this zone in the past which tells us that this was strong resistance.
  • Support got breached and became resistance at the same place where we have this volume cluster.
  • A combo of a volume-based setup and a price action setup points to the same trading area making it even stronger.
  • Within an uptrend with significant volumes created in it, wait for pullback and go long from there based on trend and volume-based setups.

Using Volume Profile for Long-term Investments

In this section, the speaker explains how to use the volume profile tool for long-term investments.

  • The volume profile is a universal tool that can be used for planning long-term investments.
  • Speaker made a prediction on the Euro/Dollar using monthly chart where each candle represents one month.
  • Within a strong downtrend, there was this massive volume cluster created which tells us that the strong sellers were adding to their short positions before pushing the price even lower.
  • This information is important and can be used to make predictions about long-term investments.

Using Volume Profile for Trading

In this section, the speaker explains how to use volume profile for trading and shows examples of how it can be used to identify support and resistance zones.

Identifying Support and Resistance Zones

  • The area with strong rejections works as a strong support zone.
  • When the price goes past the support zone, it becomes a resistance.
  • The speaker made a prediction using this logic and earned 1600 pips on a trade.

Placing Take Profit

  • Place take profit into heavy volume areas which work as strong support or resistance zones.
  • Use flexible volume profile to identify the closest heavy volume area to place take profit.
  • Quit the trade before reaching a potential resistance zone.

Examples of Using Volume Profile for Trading

  • Example of using volume profile in an uptrend to go long from heavy volume cluster and quit at next heavy volume area before reaching potential resistance.
  • Example of using volume profile in a sell-off to go short from where volumes were heaviest and taking profit at heavy volume area that could work as support.

Volume-Based Take Profit and Stop-Loss Placement

In this section, the speaker discusses volume-based take profit and stop-loss placement strategies.

Volume-Based Take Profit

  • The ideal place to quit a short position is at the nearest volume-based level.
  • If you want to hold on to a trade, the next ideal place to take your profit is where massive volumes were created within a strong uptrend.

Stop-Loss Placement

  • Place your stop loss into a low volume area.
  • When trading in a downtrend, place your stop loss behind the heavy volume area into a low volume area.
  • When trading in an uptrend, place your stop loss in a low volume area behind the heavy volume area which represents support.

Understanding Volume Profile Trading

In this section, the speaker explains how to use volume profile trading and how to determine when a support has failed.

Using Stop Loss in Low Volume Area

  • A support has failed if the price goes past it and enters the low volume area zone.
  • Placing stop loss in a low volume area behind a heavy volume area can help prevent losses.

Best Time Frame for Volume Profile Trading

  • Volume profile works on all time frames, so there is no best time frame.
  • It can be used for intraday trades, quick in and out trades, swing trades, and planning long-term investments.
  • The only thing that changes between charts is the candles; the volumes remain the same.

Workspace Setup for Day Trading and Swing Trading

  • For day trading, use three linked charts showing 60-minute fixed profiles, 30-minute flexible profiles, and 15-minute four-hour profiles.
  • For swing trading, use two kinds of volume profiles - fixed (gray) showing distribution throughout the year and flexible (green) to find trading setups.

Trading with Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker discusses how to use volume profile for trading and what platform and data to use.

Using Volume Profile for Trading

  • Volume profile can be used for trading currencies, indices, raw materials, equities, and cryptocurrencies.
  • The speaker personally uses NinjaTrader 8 platform for volume profile trading analysis. It is a free platform that is constantly updated with many functions and features.

Platform and Data for Volume Profile Trading Analysis

  • To download NinjaTrader 8 platform, go to ninjatrader.com and enter your email address. It is a free platform with no limits on functionality.
  • For data feed, the speaker recommends FXCM data feed which is also free and unlimited. To get it, go to tradingstation.fxcm.com/free-demo.
  • If you are not familiar with setting up platforms or connecting data feeds, the speaker has created a video guide called "How to Get Unlimited Forex Data for NinjaTrader 8" on YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trading with Volume Profile

  • You do not need to switch brokers when using volume profile for trading. The speaker recommends doing volume profile analysis on NinjaTrader 8 platform and executing trades with your current broker.
  • Volume profile works with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as well as stocks. The speaker demonstrates how to connect to Coinbase connection for cryptos and Kinetic End of the data for stocks in the video at timestamps t=0:56:31s and t=0:57:21s respectively.

Using Volume Profile for Trading Stocks and Forex

In this section, the speaker discusses how to use volume profile for trading stocks and forex. They also compare futures data with forex data.

Using Volume Profile for Trading Stocks

  • The speaker prefers long-term investments when it comes to trading stocks.
  • They use volume profile to do so.
  • The speaker loads up the volume profile indicator on Apple's daily chart.
  • They point out a nice reaction to volumes on the chart.

Comparing Futures Data with Forex Data

  • Forex is decentralized, but you don't need futures data to trade it.
  • Theoretically, futures and forex data could be different due to their centralized vs. decentralized nature.
  • However, comparing charts of Australian dollar/US dollar in both futures and forex markets shows no difference in price or volume profiles.

Using Volume Profile with MetaTrader

  • Yes, you can use volume profile with MetaTrader, but it's not as fancy as NinjaTrader 8.
  • Despite its limitations, using volume profile on MetaTrader can still give traders an edge in their trading.

Introduction

In this section, the speaker introduces himself and explains what the webinar is about.

  • The speaker introduces himself as Dale.
  • The webinar is about trading with volume profile.
  • The speaker promises to teach viewers how to use volume profile in their trading.

What is Volume Profile?

In this section, the speaker explains what volume profile is and how it works.

  • Volume profile shows the distribution of traded volumes at different price levels.
  • It helps traders identify areas of support and resistance.
  • Traders can use volume profile to find high probability trades.

How to Use Volume Profile in Trading

In this section, the speaker explains how traders can use volume profile in their trading.

  • Traders can use volume profile to identify areas of support and resistance.
  • They can also use it to find high probability trades.
  • The speaker provides an example of using volume profile in a trade.

Types of Trades Using Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker discusses different types of trades that traders can make using volume profile.

  • Traders can make breakout trades when price breaks through a level of support or resistance identified by volume profile.
  • They can also make pullback trades when price retraces back to a level identified by volume profile.
  • Finally, they can make trend continuation trades when price continues in the direction of a trend identified by volume profile.

Trading Strategies Using Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker discusses different trading strategies that traders can use with volume profile.

  • Traders can use multiple time frame analysis to confirm signals from volume profile.
  • They can also combine other indicators with volume profile to increase the probability of a successful trade.
  • The speaker provides an example of using moving averages with volume profile.

Trading Setups Using Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker discusses different trading setups that traders can use with volume profile.

  • Traders can use the point of control as a level of support or resistance.
  • They can also use the value area high and low as levels of support or resistance.
  • Finally, they can use volume gaps as potential areas for trades.

How to Trade with Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker explains how traders can trade with volume profile.

  • Traders should identify areas of support and resistance using volume profile.
  • They should then wait for price to reach those levels before entering a trade.
  • Finally, they should manage their risk by placing stop losses and taking profits at appropriate levels.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Trading with Volume Profile

In this section, the speaker discusses the advantages and disadvantages of trading with volume profile.

  • Advantages include being able to identify high probability trades and having a clear understanding of market structure.
  • Disadvantages include needing to have a good understanding of market context and not being able to rely solely on volume profile for trading decisions.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes the webinar and offers viewers an opportunity to learn more about trading with volume profile.

  • The speaker thanks viewers for attending the webinar.
  • He offers viewers an opportunity to purchase his Elite Pack training program which includes video courses, trading levels, indicators, and tech support.

Elite Pack Offer

In this section, the speaker talks about the Elite Pack offer and its benefits.

Elite Pack Offer Details

  • The Elite Pack offer includes a course, indicators, and access to a trading room.
  • The cost of the Elite Pack is $397.
  • Free tech support is included in the package.

Limited Time Offer

In this section, the speaker discusses a limited time offer for becoming an Elite Pack member.

Four-Day Offer

  • The limited time offer for becoming an Elite Pack member lasts for four days.
  • After four days, the price will increase back to its original price.

Reviews on Forex Peace Army

In this section, the speaker mentions reviews of their service on Forex Peace Army.

Reviews on Forex Peace Army

  • Forex Peace Army is a website where unbiased reviews and ratings are available from members.
  • The speaker's course has a 5-star rating on Forex Peace Army.
  • To check out reviews of their service, visit forexpeacearmy.com and search for Trader Dale.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes the webinar and provides contact information for further questions or assistance.

Contact Information

  • For any questions or assistance, email the speaker at their provided email address.
  • A quick chat option is also available on their website.
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👉 MY WEBSITE: https://www.trader-dale.com/ 🎯 TRAINING & TOOLS: https://www.trader-dale.com/volume-profile-forex-trading-course/ 👑 Funded Trader Academy: https://www.trader-dale.com/funded-trader-academy/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- 📗 FREE BOOKS: Volume Profile: https://www.trader-dale.com/volume-profile-book/ Order Flow: https://www.trader-dale.com/order-flow-book/ VWAP: https://www.trader-dale.com/vwap-book-free-download Prop Firm Trading: https://www.trader-dale.com/funded-trader-book/ Stock Investing: https://www.trader-dale.com/stock-investing-book/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS: Volume Profile Setups & more: https://youtu.be/FGAmaUCOlLM VWAP Webinar: https://youtu.be/Oq2skmINCqg Order Flow Setups: https://youtu.be/XRIZLkLE7FU Price Action - Setups & Tricks: https://youtu.be/8fNirFEh1i0 How To Combine Volume Profile and Order Flow: https://youtu.be/yjsFVPGCsdY ------------------------------------------------------------------- 💬 QUESTIONS? Shoot me an email: contact@trader-dale.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS TRADER DALE? I am a full-time trader with real trading experience since 2008. I am a certified portfolio manager, investment manager, and a founder & tutor at: https://www.trader-dale.com. On my website, I created comprehensive & in-depth courses that will teach you how to trade with Volume Profile, Order-Flow, and VWAP. I developed Volume Profile, Order Flow, and VWAP indicators for the NinjaTrader trading platform and I also wrote four books on trading with Volume Profile, Order-Flow, and VWAP (both books are one of the best-selling trading books at Amazon). RECOMMENDED BROKER Having a good & reliable broker on your side is crucial for professional trading. Here is a broker I have been trading for years and that I recommend: https://www.trader-dale.com/forex-brokers/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Risk Disclosure Futures and forex trad;ing contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing ones’ financial security or life style. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Hypothetical Performance Disclosure  Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve  profits or losses similar to those shown; in fact, there are frequently sharp differences  between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by  any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is  that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical  trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely  account for the impact of financial risk of actual trading. for example, the ability to  withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are  material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous  other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific  trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical  performance results and all which can adversely affect trading results. Testimonials Testimonials appearing on this website may not be representative of other clients or  customers and is not a guarantee of future performance or success. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Happy trading -Dale #volumeprofile #daytrading #forextrading #traderdale #orderflow #vwap #marketprofile #priceaction #forex #futures #ninjatrader Intro (0:00) About me (1:30) Intro (0:00) Why use Volumes? (2:32) Volume Profile description (4:48) Important notice (9:07) Flexible Volume Profile (11:14) Volume Accumulation Setup (13:00) Trend Setup (24:36) Take Profit placement (39:14) Stop Loss Placement (44:27) Best time frame (48:09) Day trading workspace (50:17) Swing trading workspace (51:50) Best trading instruments (52:32) Platform & Data for Volume Profile (53:10) Q&A: Do I need to switch broker? (55:13) Q&A: Does Volume Profile work with BTC and cryptos? (56:14) Q&A: Does Volume Profile work with stocks? (57:26) Q&A: Forex is decentralized, do I need Futures data? (59:07) Q&A: Can I use Volume Profile with MetaTrader? (1:02:16) Further Education & Special offer: (1:03:23)