Published on April 1, 2026 A recent market recap referenced Brian Shannon’s latest video analysis covering several major areas of the market, including equities, energy, and Bitcoin. The update pointed to Brian’s review of widely followed tickers and benchmarks such as SPY, QQQ, SMH, …

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Riding the Market Rollercoaster • The Bounce Is Real, But…: The typical oversold bounce is on, but that doesn’t always mean it’s trustworthy. • Short-Term Mindset Wins: For now, these are mostly day trades or quick swing opportunities. • Long-Term Patience Needed: With lower highs …

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Published on March 27, 2026 A recent market update referenced Brian Shannon’s technical view on continued premarket weakness in index futures, with both ES and NQ fading after the prior day’s rally. According to the coverage, Brian noted that momentum had weakened in premarket …

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Published on March 26, 2026 A recent market article covering Bitcoin’s latest pullback referenced Brian Shannon’s technical view on the importance of year-to-date support and price behavior around key volume-weighted levels. The article discussed Bitcoin’s retreat toward its year-to-date anchor near the $91,000 area …

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Navigating Choppy Markets and Swing Trading Tactics The episode opens with a reunion: Brian Shannon is back after being away for a while, and the team wastes no time jumping into a discussion about the “wild environment” currently gripping the market. Volatility—especially in energy—has been …

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Published on March 24, 2026 A recent technical analysis published on TradingView explores an advanced framework for understanding market structure by combining volume-weighted and time-weighted price concepts. The study, titled “Synthesis of the VWAV and TWAV Cluster Methodology,” introduces a model designed to approximate …

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Published on March 19, 2026 A recent market update referenced Brian Shannon’s latest video analysis covering a range of major ETFs, commodities, and digital assets. The review included widely followed U.S. ETFs such as SPY, QQQ, SMH, IGV, and XBI, along with assets like …

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Charting the Market’s Pulse The first major theme? Looking at stock trends, not just tickers. The hosts and Brian emphasize the importance of focusing on: • Trends and Moving Averages: Downtrends? Be cautious. Uptrends? Show interest. • Volume Events: Spike in shares? That news probably …

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Published on March 16, 2026 Traders Union recently referenced Brian Shannon’s latest market update reviewing several widely followed ETFs, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The coverage pointed to Brian’s analysis of key market benchmarks including SPY, QQQ, SMH, IGV, XBI, GLD, and USO, along with Bitcoin. …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on March 13, 2026. You can only capitalize on price movements if you get into the stock before the move is complete. The earlier in the move you participate, the larger your profit potential. To …

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First published March 13, 2026 Traders Union recently referenced Brian Shannon’s latest market update covering several key areas of the financial markets, including equities, cryptocurrencies, and gold. The coverage pointed to Brian’s analysis of a range of widely followed tickers and market benchmarks, including …

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Core Trading Process: Risk First, Profits Second In choppy, headline-driven markets, Brian prioritizes risk management above all. He emphasizes: • Calculating risk before entering any trade •  Using smaller position sizes when volatility is high •  Being disciplined with stop-losses and quick to adjust exposure …

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First published on March 10, 2026. One of the biggest mistakes new traders make is focusing on where to enter before they understand whether they should be involved at all. Before any order is placed, there are two questions that matter more than indicators, patterns, …

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First published March 9, 2026 This episode is a deep dive into Brian Shannon’s swing‑trading process and how he uses Anchored VWAP as a core tool to understand who is in control of price and where meaningful support and resistance actually lie. Big ideas …

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Published on March 5, 2026 ST News recently published a market update titled “Stock Price of NVIDIA: Live NVDA Updates & Market Trends,” providing a broad overview of NVIDIA’s recent price action, analyst commentary, and upcoming catalysts. It …

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Published on February 27, 2026 Business Insider recently published an article summarizing comments Brian Shannon made during his appearance on The Noble Update Podcast. Brian’s view is that several of the largest technology stocks, often referred to as the “Magnificent 7,” may no longer …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on February 20, 2026. Most arguments on 𝕏 come down to participants having different timeframes. Timeframe choice is vital. Your rules of engagement are largely a downstream effect of your timeframe, which you choose …

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Trading Mindset: Patience, Clarity, and Process The discussion emphasized that the smartest traders often choose not to trade when conditions are uncertain. Waiting for clear signals and protecting capital is a big theme. • Patience pays: Avoid forcing trades when the market is unpredictable. • …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on January 30, 2026. I don’t say “you get what you deserve from the markets” to be mean. It’s tough love, borne from my mistakes where I “got what I deserved.” I want to …

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Trading Tactics: Process Over Prediction Brian emphasizes a straightforward, responsive approach to trading. Rather than chasing news or trying to predict every move, he keeps it simple: • Focus on Chart Patterns: Let price action and technical setups guide your decisions. • Risk Management First: …

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Trader Fundamentals: Psychology + Process Trading isn’t just about charts; mindset and discipline set pros apart. Brian emphasized: • Trader Psychology: Human nature pushes us to buy beaten-down stocks, but waiting for real signs of strength is crucial. • Sayings Recapped: Phrases like “Only price …

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    Key Session Topics 1. Market Volatility & Metals • Category: Commodities and Market Action • Summary: Brian highlighted how precious metals like silver stand out for their volatility, offering trading opportunities even when equities are quiet. Metals often act independently, making them useful …

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Technical Trends and Sectors in Focus Grinding Markets and Quiet Stocks • Brian noted a “grind higher” in major ETFs—while some names like Nvidia stood out, most individual stocks were quiet. • Chip stocks were discussed, but besides the heavyweights, not much else was moving. …

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Market Events & Strategic Approaches Major events like Federal Reserve rate decisions shape market behavior and influence trader strategy. Ahead of announcements, the team emphasizes caution—keeping positions light, avoiding new swing trades, and focusing on protecting existing gains. Volatility fluctuates: trading activity typically spikes early …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on December 6, 2025. Price charts help you visualize the unfolding supply and demand dynamics of the markets. The charts allow you to understand the collective reasoning of participants so you can prepare your …

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On Stocks, Setups, and the Art of the Breakout There’s nothing quite like hearing seasoned traders shoot the breeze about big moves and big lessons. In this discussion, several trading concepts recur, each relevant for new and experienced traders: • All-Time Highs and U-Shape Breakouts …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on November 14, 2025. January 2001 was a terrific day trading environment. At the time, I was heading up a proprietary trading department. And my trend-following strategy was working great! Every day, I was …

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Market Overview: Sentiment and Sector Movements Market volatility defines the current earnings season, with frequent ups and downs influencing trader confidence. The primary focus remains on how the overall market reacts, especially when encountering major news or notable price swings. Sectors rotate in and out …

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  The Market Environment & Headline Risks Earnings season always brings fireworks, but as Brian points out, this one isn’t exactly a swing trader’s paradise. With volatility ramping up (hello, VIX spike), and headline risks coming in fast, there’s a real need to stay nimble …

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The Pulse of the Market – Sectors & Momentum Tech Momentum: AI & Quantum • Quantum Play: Quantum tickers like Rigetti and Soundhound got love for their explosive moves. The lesson? Moonshots are real, but corrections come fast. • AI Stocks: Talk keeps returning to …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on October 3, 2025. Most traders treat chart patterns like recipes: Follow the instructions exactly, then you’ll get the desired result. But that’s not how the markets work. Certainties don’t exist. Traders risk the …

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Market Moves: Big Picture and Standout Stocks SPY and Nike Surprises The chat kicked off with a reference to SPY hitting a bizarre high—”666.66,” a funny but ominous number for traders. Meanwhile, Nike surprised everyone by beating expectations both on revenue and earnings, with price …

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Notable Trends: Big Tech, News Catalysts & Crypto Pullbacks Brian and Sean touched on a variety of big-picture moves, from tech and company news to crypto swings and key market levels. Here’s a quick look at what’s changing: 1. Tech Leaders & Company Catalysts • …

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By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on September 13, 2025.   New traders often make the same mistake: They think complexity equals profitability. Worse, they resist simple concepts, confusing them as ineffective. Here’s the reality: Simplicity is the market’s greatest …

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Market Movers: Tech & Earnings In this fast-moving market, a handful of names stole the spotlight: • Oracle (ORCL): Surged over 20% after earnings, with traders excited about the projected 77% annual cloud growth. • Nvidia (NVDA): Chugging along the AI hype train, hitting new …

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Market Sentiment & Risk The trader mood has swung from euphoria to caution as support levels finally gave way after weeks of high momentum. Both Brian and Sean noted that “feeling good” isn’t enough—a genuine price break signals real change. • Recent highs led to …

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6 Ways You Can Trade With Multiple Timeframes By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on August 16, 2025.   Listen to the article:   As we saw in the previous article, different timeframes provide different pieces of the same …

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Stocks & Technicals This session covered several key stocks, with Brian offering actionable, chart-based analysis throughout. • FTAI Aviation: Fresh off strong earnings, Brian explained his trade setup: watching momentum after a price gap, moving averages, entry close to $138, and targeting $160. His technical …

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Listen to the article: By Brian Shannon and written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). June 27, 2025 In the markets, we mustn’t confuse price for value. Since the markets are an auction process: 1. Prices represent the levels or ranges where business took place 2. The …

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How I Started Using Multiple Timeframes By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on July 29, 2025.   When I first came across intraday charts on a computer, I was fascinated. The graphic quality was like the early computer game Pong: …

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How I Started Using Multiple Timeframes By Brian Shannon, written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). First published on July 29, 2025.   Listen to the article:   When I first came across intraday charts on a computer, I was fascinated. The graphic quality was like …

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Market Overview & Sentiment Brian and the TraderTV crew set an upbeat but grounded tone, noting late-session “sloppiness” and the beginnings of trader fatigue after a sustained rally. The mood: cautious optimism, awareness that trends can shift quickly, and a strong emphasis on reading price …

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Traders often ask, “What’s the best timeframe to use?” hoping there’s a single chart that holds all the answers. The reality is simpler — and more powerful. Brian doesn’t have a favorite timeframe, because focusing on just one removes the context needed to make sound …

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Markets should be treated the same way – innocent until proven guilty. That means giving the benefit of the doubt to the prevailing trend until price clearly proves otherwise. Bias should come from structure, not emotion. Context determines the decision The same market can offer …

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h2 { font-size: 22px; color: #00a5ec; } Featured Stock Discussions Datadog (DDOG): Recent S&P 500 inclusion, FOMO trade risks, importance of waiting for technical setups. Super Micro Computer (SMCI): Volatile price action, use of call options over shares due to risk. Bank Stocks (BAC, JPM, …

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Setting the Stage: Where the Markets Stand Markets wrapped up a short holiday week strong, staying above key moving averages. The prevailing trend remains bullish, with only mild profit taking that doesn’t disrupt upward momentum. Futures and The Week’s Action Stocks: S&P 500 futures and …

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Traders often label levels on a chart as “resistance” with certainty. In reality, we don’t know a level is resistance until after price reacts. Until then, it’s simply an area where interest may develop. What matters is understanding why participants might respond there – not …

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Don’t buy the dip. That single habit causes more frustration and unnecessary losses than almost anything else traders do. Guessing where support might be invites risk at the worst possible time. Instead, Brian’s approach is simple and disciplined: wait for strength after the dip. Let …

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The Absolute Truth in Trading: How Anchored VWAP Became Wall Street’s Secret Weapon Welcome to a fast-track guide on one of the market’s most misunderstood tools: Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (AVWAP). Whether you’re a new trader or seasoned pro, this will open your eyes …

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Pre-Holiday Trading Tips Short holiday weeks mean thin volume and erratic price moves. Key advice: Trade lighter, stick to “A+” setups. Use tight stops, especially in liquid names like Apple. Expect sideways moves unless a real catalyst emerges. Be cautious—many institutional traders are out. “We …

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By Brian Shannon and written with Kyan Kosling (@KayKlingson). June 27, 2025 In the markets, we mustn’t confuse price for value. Since the markets are an auction process: 1. Prices represent the levels or ranges where business took place 2. The current price represents the …

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Cash is a position. Choosing not to trade is often the most disciplined decision a trader can make, especially when a sector is broken and trends are misaligned. Many traders feel compelled to buy simply because price has reached a “level.” That mindset leads to …

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VWAP doesn’t magically appear once the day is underway – it begins forming from the very first trade. Understanding how it builds helps traders avoid false assumptions about where VWAP “should” be early in the session. From the open, VWAP is a live calculation that …

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In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into market resilience, price action, Brian’s signature VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) techniques, and actionable strategies for both day traders and swing traders. Whether you’re an active trader, or just trying to understand why the market seems to …

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One of the most dangerous assumptions traders make is believing a stock is down too much. Price does not fall simply because it wants to be fair – it falls because sellers are still in control. When selling pressure persists, there is no rule that …

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A common question traders ask is where exactly to anchor VWAP at the start of the day. The answer is precise and mechanical – and understanding it removes a lot of confusion. For daily VWAP, the anchor is set at the start of the trading …

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Join us as we break down Brian’s unique perspective on weathering literal and market storms, analyze heavyweight tickers like Costco and AMD, touch on fresh AI plays, spotlight sectors showing strength, and tap into expert trading psychology. All in a relaxed, friendly style—plenty of laughter, …

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  Hey everyone, welcome to this deep dive on market conditions, stock setups, and key trends going into the week of June 15. In this post, I’ll walk you through current themes in price action, highlight my approach to trade management and risk, and break …

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The 200-day moving average is one of the most important long-term reference points in technical analysis. It helps traders and investors distinguish between a true downtrend and a normal pullback. As the old institutional saying goes: bulls live above the 200-day moving average, bears live …

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Welcome back, traders, investors, and chart enthusiasts! Whether you’re a day trader, swing trader, or just love following the flow of the market, let’s get right to it! The Week in Markets: News and Volatility What a week! Tesla’s wild volatility, social media drama between …

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Welcome to this week’s trading breakdown! We’ll kick things off with a walk through the futures and crypto landscape, before jumping into a rapid-fire review of individual stocks that look interesting, questionable, or outright avoidable for swing traders. Strap in—let’s get started. Opening Check-In: Where’s …

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Finding trade ideas isn’t about chasing what’s popular or reacting to headlines. At Alphatrends, the process is systematic, repeatable, and grounded in price behavior. Names like eBay or Abbott don’t appear by accident. They surface because the process is designed to identify where strength is …

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Anchored VWAP has long been a core part of the Alphatrends process, and many traders have asked how to use it effectively on ThinkorSwim. The key is having access to multiple, meaningful anchors without constantly redrawing lines. With the right tools, Anchored VWAP becomes easier …

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Today, we’re going to dive into the potential trade setups for Tesla, Unity, and Palantir and explore whether these giants are on the brink of a new rally or simply taking a breather after their recent sprints. Let’s kick things off with a look into …

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VWAP is not a fixed level you reference after the fact – it is a living calculation that develops as new price and volume data enter the market. Understanding how it evolves during the day helps traders use it with proper context instead of false …

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An Inside Look: Trading Discussions with Brian Shannon on TraderTV Trading can often feel like a whirlwind of market movements, earnings reports, and fresh insights. Luckily, we have seasoned experts like Brian Shannon to guide us through. In this in-depth blog post, we’ll break down …

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Analyzing Current Market Conditions With all the hustle and bustle in the markets, it’s crucial to start by understanding the foundation. Right now, we’re seeing a slight downturn in futures, coinciding with a downgrade of the U.S. debt. Despite this unsettling news, both the S&P …

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The Market Overview Today, we are witnessing a gap higher in the markets, and there’s much to discuss. Following a significant sell-off, we’ve experienced a persistent rally. This rally seems unstoppable as it breaks through every level of interest that could potentially become supply. Let’s …

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Alphatrends.net is proud to celebrate Brian Shannon, its founder and lead educator, for being named the Best Educational Content Creator at the 2025 StockTwits Cashtag Awards. The awards ceremony took place on April 30, 2025, recognizing outstanding contributors to the financial education and …

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Listen to the article: By Brian Shannon and written with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). May 1, 2025 I’m pleased to share this updated article, which has been thoughtfully rewritten in collaboration with Kyna Kosling (@KayKlingson). You may be familiar …

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I’ve been cautious this week. I think we’re still in a bear market, because we’re below a declining 200 DMA. We also remain in a highly uncertain political environment, and are in earnings season. These things affect the market on a day-to-day basis. So, when …

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One of the hardest lessons in trading is also one of the most important: the market doesn’t care what you want. It will do what it’s going to do, and your job is to listen – not argue. Brian has been trading full-time since 1991, …

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Lecture Notes: Trading and Market Analysis Discussion Introduction • The discussion involves experienced trader Brian Shannon, focusing on technical analysis and market behaviors. • Emphasis on humility in trading and avoiding overconfidence. Key Personal Insights • Brian emphasizes not trying to predict market bottoms and …

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After a volatile week in the markets, I hope you got some rest this weekend! We had lots of activity, and will likely continue to see large volatility going into next week. If you’re a trader, this is what you live for. This is why …

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Market Overview • Discussion of current market trends and recent fluctuations. • Emphasis on the role of tariffs impacting market movements. • Mention of key moving averages: 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day are all declining. • Markets are expected to take time to recover, with …

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We’re not going to talk about yet another opinion about what the tariffs mean for the economy. Instead, let’s talk about price action—about supply and demand for stocks. That doesn’t mean I don’t care about the economy, but my business is stocks, that’s what I …

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Bearish markets demand a different mindset. When trends are broken, the priority shifts from finding opportunities to avoiding unnecessary risk. Trying to buy stocks in clear downtrends is one of the fastest ways to erode capital. In weak environments, patience is not passive – it’s …

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Analyzing the Market’s Technical Dance The market’s technical behavior has been quite impressive last week. Keep in mind that impressive here refers to its technical performance, not necessarily bullish trends. Let’s take a look at the S&P 500 E-mini futures. Using multiple timeframes can help …

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Patterns matter most when they form within the right market structure. An inverted head and shoulders setup is not a signal by itself – it’s a potential transition that must be confirmed by trend alignment and price behavior. In bonds, the focus is not on …

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Understanding Futures The Significance of Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (AVWAP) When we talk about futures, it’s essential to grasp the concept of the anchored volume weighted average price (AVWAP). Each week, AVWAPs offer valuable guidance for traders, acting as points of support and resistance …

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Understanding the Current Market Situation A Glance at Trading View Our primary tool today is Trading View, where we’re focusing on 65-minute bars to give us six equal periods per trading day. Today, we’re paying special attention to the five-day moving average, that unmistakable orange …

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The 200-day moving average is often treated as automatic support. That assumption is dangerous. The 200DMA has the potential to become support – but only after price proves it. Until that happens, it is simply a reference point. Why the 200DMA is not automatic support …

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Understanding the Current Market Trends in S&P 500 Futures The S&P 500 futures have been a wild ride lately. If you look at the hourly chart, each bar represents one hour, which illustrates a clear downtrend that started after the all-time high on February 19th. …

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Anchored VWAP helps answer one of the most important questions in trading: where are participants positioned? It gives context to price by showing the average price paid since a specific event. This insight helps traders understand sentiment before committing risk. What Anchored VWAP actually represents …

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The inverted head and shoulders pattern is often talked about as a bullish reversal signal. But focusing on the name of the pattern misses the point. What matters is what the pattern actually represents in terms of price behavior. Patterns don’t create reversals – changes …

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The S&P 500: Understanding the Bigger Picture Let’s kick things off with an analysis of the S&P 500, using both daily and weekly timeframes to get a clearer picture of what’s happening in the market. The Bullish Uptrend Continues Current Status: Despite recent volatility, the …

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Anchored VWAP is a powerful tool – but it’s not a standalone solution. Relying on any single indicator without understanding the broader picture can lead to poor decisions. Brian’s approach starts with market structure first, then uses Anchored VWAP to fine-tune execution and risk. No …

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Oversold conditions often make traders expect an immediate bounce. But expectation is not evidence. A market can feel stretched and still continue lower until buyers actually step in. Bounces come from behavior, not from opinions. Why oversold doesn’t guarantee a bounce Price can remain oversold …

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The Ever-Turbulent Market The stock market never fails to offer a rollercoaster of emotions, mainly fueled by a constant stream of news headlines. For instance, today, we experienced a notable gap down to the anchor from the year-to-date low in the S&P 500. This movement …

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Understanding Market Volatility: A Closer Look If there’s one constant in these markets, it’s change, and we sure have witnessed some significant activity with big drops on two consecutive Mondays. The culprit? Last week, it was the reactor – Deepseek. This week, we’re contending with …

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Fundamentals matter – but not in the way many traders think. Brian doesn’t use fundamentals to predict price. He uses them to understand what might be influencing market psychology. Price is still the final decision-maker. Fundamentals and psychology Each morning, Brian reviews headlines not to …

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Welcome to today’s in-depth analysis of the current stock market conditions. We have a lot to unpack, from the Federal Reserve’s upcoming announcements to a slew of earnings reports that could have a significant impact on various sectors. Let’s dive in! The Current Market Landscape …

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Most traders begin the same way – cycling through indicators and oscillators, hoping to find a magic formula. Over time, experience teaches a simpler truth: there is no magic bullet. Markets are driven by one force above all else. Supply and demand. Why simplicity wins …

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Stock Market Insights and Crypto Trends — February 22, 2025 Today’s session promises deep dives into the live market, vibrant discussions on crypto, and some forward-thinking ideas from our community. Analyzing the S&P 500’s Momentum The S&P 500 is on the brink of establishing a …

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Gaps create opportunity – but only when they are handled correctly. Chasing price blindly after a gap often leads to poor entries, while waiting too long can mean missing the move entirely. The solution is simple and structured: chase the gap only after price confirms …

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One of the biggest misconceptions in trading is the belief that profits only come from buying the exact bottom. In reality, you don’t need perfect timing to make meaningful gains. What matters far more than catching the low is managing risk and participating in a …

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    The $SPY and $QQQ are struggling below the 2020 election anchor (VWAP) with the $IWM giving back all its election gains, indicating broader market weakness. A lot of individual stocks and educational concepts were discussed 📷 High-flying stocks with 15%+ average true range (ATR) are experiencing significant corrections, exemplified by …

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One of the most important decisions a trader makes is when to commit capital. Acting too early turns preparation into speculation. Acting with confirmation turns analysis into execution. Brian’s process is simple, repeatable, and disciplined: anticipate scenarios, wait for price confirmation, then manage risk. Preparation …

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Trading rewards people who can think critically, adapt, and learn. It does not reward people who look for shortcuts, rigid formulas, or someone else to do the thinking for them. If you can’t take the initiative to figure out basic concepts, it’s hard to compete …

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Simplicity is one of the market’s greatest disguises. Many traders assume that better results require more complexity, more indicators, or faster signals. In reality, simple tools, applied consistently, tend to work best. The challenge isn’t finding new formulas – it’s trusting what already works. Why …

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Market Trends with Brian Shannon: Insights on S&P, NASDAQ, and Top Stocks Today is December 18th, a Wednesday, and we’ve got some intriguing developments unfolding in the market. While we have the Federal Reserve’s actions looming over us, this isn’t about predicting their next move …

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Only price pays. You’ve heard it over and over because it’s the truth. Opinions don’t pay. Headlines don’t pay. Narratives don’t pay. Price action does. Learning to listen to price – instead of outside noise – is one of the most important skills a trader …

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Markets move through recognizable phases, regardless of headlines. When traders focus on news instead of structure, they often miss what price is clearly communicating. Price action tells the story in real time. The four stages of a market move Markets typically evolve through a sequence …

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  It’s easy to assume that large institutions always know something you don’t. But size does not equal skill. Big money is not automatically smart money, and history proves that point again and again. What matters is not who owns something – it’s how price …

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Before committing capital, Brian focuses on discipline over prediction. The goal isn’t to be right – it’s to be aligned. That alignment starts by answering two critical questions before every entry. This approach keeps traders out of low-quality pullbacks and focused on low-risk, high-probability opportunities. …

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    Anchored VWAP (AVWAP) differs from traditional daily VWAP by letting traders measure average price from a specific event—like an earnings report or a precise intraday high. For example, when a stock spikes at 10:38 AM and begins to fade, anchoring to that peak …

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Importance of Understanding Market Structure 📈Understanding market structure and different time frames is crucial for maximizing gains in ETF trades. 📈The key is to challenge yourself to think about technical analysis and how to improve the odds in your favor. 📈Understanding the four stages of …

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The Anchored VWAP levels were like magic because there was no information about them, making them a unique and powerful analysis tool. Brian Shannon accidentally discovered support and resistance while researching the anchored VWAP, leading to new insights. Anchored VWAP offers cleaner entries and better …

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Steve Strazza starts out with “if it wasn’t for Brian Shannon I wouldn’t be here today.” Brian Shannon didn’t find value in the theatrics and lack of actionable ideas on TV financial shows, leading him to cancel all his news subscriptions and get rid of …

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 Understanding multiple time frames is crucial for identifying trade candidates and avoiding the mistake of buying into a pullback that looks like a bear market on shorter time frames. Setting stop losses based on recent and relevant higher lows, not random percentages, is crucial …

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 Understanding supply and demand, as well as the footprints left by institutions, is crucial for building a successful trading strategy. Understanding when to be bold and when to back off in trading is key, but always remember that risk management is the cornerstone of …

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00:00 Brian Shannon is introduced by Shawn Catena 01:22 Missed opportunity to buy NVDA on gap up, bought on pullback, scaled out and raised stops for $152.30 gain, also holding CPRT and CRSP. 03:17 Traders are staying late for the market recap show, with a focus on potential …

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00:00 Market Analysis 01:41 S&P 500 Analysis 05:03 Nasdaq Analysis 09:27 S&P 500 Scenarios 14:52 Russell 2000 Scenarios 17:12 Stock Analysis 23:19 Premium Offer 32:05 Q&A Session 59:58 Conclusion Sign up for Alphatrends weekly email and get: -Mid-Week and End-of-Week Stock Market Analysis Video 🎥 …

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 Description “The only truth in the market is price action. You cannot argue with it.” The average price anchors to the very first point where the supply demand dynamics changed, giving us insight into market control. Price is how we keep score, volume shows …

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In this segment of Trade Talk, Shawn from The Market: Recap! Show, meets with Brian Shannon to discuss using a 50-period moving average on a one-minute chart as an indicator for potential short opportunities during downtrends. Brian and Shawn continue discussing their trading strategies and …

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Brian Shannon, CMT and Founder of Alphatrends.net met with Marketwise Asia to discuss his fundamental analysis vs technical analysis.  Brian talks about many concepts from his two books, and how to come up with real trading plans. Click the video to learn more! To learn …

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Richard Moglen and Brian Shannon, the founder of Alphatrends.net and author of a new trading book on Anchored VWAP discuss short-term trading strategies, adapting to the market, volatility and turning points, pullbacks and buying opportunities and more. They talk about how to identify levels of …

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Sneak Peak to ASFX’s interview with Brian Shannon! Brian discusses and demonstrates how he enters and manages his trades with Anchored VWAP. Stay tuned for the FULL interview coming soon!

Brian Shannon was a recent guest on Yahoo! Finance to provide an overview of the current market environment, and to discuss the S&P 500 chart with his analysis. According to Brian, the market is in a fantastic uptrend, above all moving averages. There was a …

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Click the ‘Play’ button on the video below at hear Brian Shannon’s July 17th FREE webinar!

Brian Shannon, CMT, who has been involved with Wall Street for over three decades is brought to light through this written interview. He was the lead trader and director of research at MarketWise Securities from 1999 to 2006, where his focus was providing technical analysis …

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 Brian Shannon, a veteran trader and author, discusses the following with SMB Capital while in NYC for the CMT Conference earlier this month: Short sellers can mess up a trend by selling a stock down to its 50-day moving average. When a stock breaks …

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In this presentation with The Compound and Friends, Brian Shannon explains what AVWAP is and its importance in trading. A trader’s job is to see the footprints left by institutions when they make large trades. Companies that guide down over the last couple of quarters …

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In this presentation with AmiBroker, Brian Shannon teaches about the Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) and how it can be used as an ultimate sentiment indicator to determine who has control in the market. Using AVWAP to “Chase Gaps or Wait”, Brian advises against …

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In this brief video, Brian Shannon on SMB Capital answers the question, ” Is Anchored VWAP the best technical indicator for day trading?”  Find out by clicking the video above! Follow Brian on Twitter and check out Alphatrends. You can also find his new …

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In this brief video, Brian shows you how to set the Anchored VWAP (AVWAP) in the TradingView charting platform. Follow Brian on Twitter and check out Alphatrends. You can also find his new book, Maximum Trading Gains with Anchored VWAP, at Amazon, Continue reading “How to Setup the Anchored VWAP in TradingView”

Richard Moglen of TraderLion and Brian Shannon, the founder of alphatrends.net and author of his new trading book, Maximum Trading Gains with Anchored VWAP (Amazon, Google Books, Apple Books or Barnes and Noble), sit down and discuss Anchored VWAP (AVWAP) and …

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 In the 20th episode of Investing With The Whales, Jonah Lupton interviews Brian Shannon, author of Anchored VWAP book and founder of Alphatrends. Topics discussed: Anchored VWAP book, how large institutional investors use VWAP, different types of VWAPs, pinches, stock screening, …

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 Michael Nauss and Steve Gomez sit down with Brian Shannon from Alphatrends and talk about the Anchored VWAP, the new Alphatrends AVWAP add-on for Trade Ideas, and his new book. Maximum Trading Gains with Anchored VWAP. CLICK HERE to get the Alphatrends AVWAP …

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Julius De Kempenaer from StockCharts meets with Brian Shannon from Alphatrends.net to discuss his new book and favorite indicator, the “Anchored VWAP”.

 Brian Shannon sat down with his friend Louis Llanes and discussed his trading background, how he got interested in technical analysis and why the Anchored VWAP is his favorite analysis tool. In this video, Louis praises Brian’s trading skills and background in investment, inviting …

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Brian Shannon, full-time trader, educator and author of the highly regarded book Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes, is the founder of Alphatrends. With 20+ years of experience, he has turned beginners, losing traders, and even so called “experts” into profitable traders that are equipped to …

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 I sat down with my friend Louis Llanes and discussed my trading background, how I got interested in technical analysis and why the Anchored VWAP is my favorite analysis tool.

In this video, Brian Shannon discusses the practical uses of the Anchored VWAP with dozens of current examples with Investors Business Daily (IBD) hosts Justin Nielson @IBD_JNielsen and Irusha Peiris @irusha.

This is an educational presentation to a high school class. It is an introduction to trading and technical analysis. Great to share with kids!

This 95 minute talk covers a wide range of topics, here is a timestamp for what was discussed. Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:11 First getting interested in the Markets 1:40 Making 5000 Dollars on his First Trade 2:45 Working as a Broker 4:35 Trading at a …

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The daily bombardment of news updates and opinions as we try to survive one of the greatest economic, social and health crises in generations, makes for a market environment riddled with uncertainty. However, according to Brian Shannon, the founder of Alpha Trends, avoiding the headlines …

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Joining Yahoo Finance’s Myles Udland and Jen Rogers is Brian Shannon, CMT and founder of www.alphatrends.net, who breaks down the price action and levels of interest for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Netflix (NFLX).

Joining Yahoo Finance’s Myles Udland is Brian Shannon, CMT and founder of www.alphatrends.net, who breaks down the price action in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) as well as ServiceNow (NOW).

Brian joins Anthony to discuss his process for using an Anchored VWAP to trade the SPY and the E-mini S&P.

Brian Shannon started his career as a stockbroker at firms such as Lehman Brothers in the early 90s before moving onto trading full time. His first trading gig was working for a firm specialising in leveraged trading. Next up he took a position at a …

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Joining Yahoo Finance’s Myles Udland is Brian Shannon, CMT and founder of www.alphatrends.net, who breaks down the price action in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) as well as Starbucks.

8/23/19 Joining Yahoo Finance’s Myles Udland is Brian Shannon, CMT and founder of www.alphatrends.net, who breaks down the price action in SPY, selling off nearly 3% into the close.

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