About this Video

• Video Title: WEBINAR: How to Trade with Volume Profile in 2025
• Channel: Trader Dale
• Speakers: Dale
• Duration: 01:09:23

Introduction

This webinar teaches viewers how to trade using volume profiles. It covers volume profile basics, trade entry setups, take profit and stop-loss placement, optimal timeframes, workspaces for day and swing trading, suitable trading instruments, and recommended platforms and data sources. The presenter, Dale, also shares his trading experience and emphasizes the importance of volume over standard indicators.

Key Takeaways

1. Volume is Key: Standard indicators are ineffective because large market participants use volume to manipulate prices, which volume profiles can track.
2. Volume Profile Setups: The webinar details two main setups: the Volume Accumulation Setup (identifying rotations followed by trends to predict price movements) and the Trend Setup (identifying volume clusters within a trend to determine entry points).
3. Take Profit and Stop Loss Placement: Take profits should be placed in heavy volume areas (acting as support/resistance), while stop losses should be placed in low-volume areas behind heavy volume areas to minimize risk.
4. Timeframe Flexibility: Volume profiles are useful across all timeframes (intraday, swing trading, long-term investments).
5. Platform and Data: NinjaTrader 8 with FXCM data feed is recommended for its free and unlimited access, though the presenter shows how volume profiles can also be used in MetaTrader.

Trader Dale Webinar Study Guide: How to Trade with Volume Profile in 2025

This study guide is designed to help you actively follow along with Trader Dale's webinar and effectively learn his volume profile trading strategies. Use it to take notes and check your understanding.

I. Introduction (0:00-0:02:31)

• Briefly introduce yourself and your current trading knowledge. What are your goals for this webinar?
• What are your expectations for learning volume profile trading?

II. Why Use Volume? (0:02:32-0:04:47)

• Key Concept: Why are volume-based indicators superior to standard indicators (moving averages, RSI, etc.)? Note Dale's argument regarding large market participants and their impact on price.
• Key Point: What percentage of market volume do retail traders control? What does this suggest about the significance of institutional trading activity?

III. Volume Profile Description (0:04:48-0:09:06)

• Definition: What is a volume profile? What does the width of the volume profile bars represent?
• Identification: How many key volume areas are typically identified on a volume profile? What is the significance of these areas?
• Visual Representation: Sketch a sample volume profile showing at least three significant volume areas.

IV. Important Notice (0:09:07-0:11:13)

• Skepticism: Why does Dale openly share his trading strategies? Consider his reasoning in terms of retail trader market share.
• Expectations: What is Dale's disclaimer regarding the webinar's content and potential outcomes? (No guarantees of riches, etc.)

V. Flexible Volume Profile (0:11:14-0:12:59)

• Functionality: What is the key difference between a standard volume profile and Dale's flexible volume profile? How does this enhance trading analysis?
• Application: Take note of how the flexible volume profile is demonstrated on the chart (moving the profile, adjusting the view).

VI. Volume Accumulation Setup (0:13:00-0:24:35)

• Identification: What are the defining characteristics of a volume accumulation setup? (Rotation followed by a trend).
• Steps: What are the step-by-step instructions for entering a trade using the volume accumulation setup?
• Reasoning: Why does this setup work? Consider the actions of buyers and sellers around heavy volume areas. (Defense of long positions, short covering).
• Examples: Sketch several examples of volume accumulation setups (both long and short). Annotate the key volume areas, trend lines, and entry points.

VII. Trend Setup (0:24:36-0:39:13)

• Identification: What are the defining characteristics of a trend setup? (Volume clusters within a trend)
• Steps: What are the step-by-step instructions for entering a trade using the trend setup?
• Reasoning: Why does this setup work? Consider the institutional activity around volume clusters.
• Examples: Sketch several examples of trend setups (both long and short). Annotate the key volume areas, trend lines, and entry points.

VIII. Take Profit Placement (0:39:14-0:44:26)

• Rule: What is the primary rule for placing take profits using volume profiles? (Heavy volume areas as targets)
• Reasoning: Why are heavy volume areas logical take profit targets?
• Examples: Sketch examples of take profit placement based on volume clusters in both uptrends and downtrends.

IX. Stop Loss Placement (0:44:27-0:47:58)

• Rule: What is the primary rule for placing stop losses using volume profiles? (Low volume areas behind heavy volume areas)
• Reasoning: Why are low volume areas logical stop-loss points? (Indication of support/resistance failure)
• Examples: Sketch examples of stop-loss placement, illustrating low volume areas relative to traded volume clusters.

X. Best Time Frame (0:48:09-0:50:16)

• Flexibility: Why does the time frame not impact the effectiveness of volume profile analysis?
• Application: How does the choice of time frame influence the trading strategy (intraday vs. swing trading)?

XI. Workspaces (0:50:17-0:52:31)

• Day Trading: Describe the structure of Dale's day trading workspace (charts, timeframes, volume profiles used).
• Swing Trading: Describe the structure of Dale's swing trading workspace.

XII. Best Trading Instruments (0:52:32-0:53:09)

• Asset Classes: Which asset classes are suitable for volume profile analysis? (Currencies, indices, commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies)

XIII. Platform & Data (0:53:10-0:55:12)

• Platform: Which platform does Dale recommend? (NinjaTrader 8) What are its key advantages?
• Data Feed: Which data feed does Dale recommend? (FXCM) What are its key advantages? Where can it be accessed?

XIV. Q&A (0:55:13-1:03:22)

• Broker Switching: Is it necessary to switch brokers to use volume profiles?
• Cryptocurrencies: Does the volume profile approach work with cryptocurrencies?
• Stocks: Does the volume profile approach work with stocks?
• Forex & Futures Data: Is futures data required for forex trading analysis?
• MetaTrader: Is it possible to use volume profiles with MetaTrader? What are the limitations?

XV. Further Education & Special Offer (1:03:23-1:09:23)

• Elite Pack: What are the components of Dale's Elite Pack? (Video course, trading levels, daily videos, indicators, tech support)
• Pricing: What is the regular price of the Elite Pack? What is the special offer price for webinar attendees?

Post-Webinar Reflection:

• Summarize the key concepts and strategies you learned.
• Identify areas where you need further clarification or practice.
• Outline your plan for applying these strategies in your trading.

Remember to actively take notes during the webinar, referencing this study guide to organize your learning effectively. Good luck!