Whilest the market is accumulating/distributing, apart from the volume are there any tell tale signs one can look for to detect the direction of the breakout?
That's what makes a successful trader. It's like being a doctor/lawyer/etc. Anyone can be their own doctor or lawyer, but they cannot do it day-in-day-out under different situations/instruments/environments. Need the complete picture.
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sgsaxton ______________________________________________ VSTscalper wrote this: My point in showing these three charts....is to say....we have to be flexible....Scalp when needed....follow the Trend....when you see it develop. _______________________________________________ There is a lot here, though I don't think it is exactly going to answer your question (?) I'll have to read this thread more carefully today. http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showt...080&perpage=6&highlight=scalping&pagenumber=1 Ninja trader has a free simulator. The real-time data you need for it is NOT free however. This is something to consider. You might want to contact VSTscalper. I've spoken with him on the phone, nice guy. -Stephen