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I'm sure you've noticed that large lots have been getting smaller (icebergs) since websites like TL and ET have hit the scene. Read tape near your entries. IMHO, with the tape speeding up it will confirm emotion/direction in the market. I hate when the tape is slow during my entries cause i don't when exactly the market is going to take off/breakdown. This new change will keep me on the sidelines when my perfect setup arrives but the tape doesn't confirm it. As far as piecing back the info mentally...Good luck because that seems like a monotonous task to do if you're not a programmer (like me). You use tape for entries/exits. strtedat22

No real change bro. The tape is only faster. When price reaches your entry how is the tape responding? Business as usual for me. strtedat22

Thanks for the insight everyone. ill weigh the options with my current laptop. To do or not to do...that is the question strtedat22

Agreed, I did a little research and the boot time is a lot shorter than vista and 7s performance is a lot better. I guess i'm looking to get out of Vista. strtedat22

Im assuming the performance will be better with windows 7 if you have vista on your trading desktop. Is anyone upgrading? I have vista on my laptop and im thinking about upgrading. strtedat22

I eat people on the wrong side of my trades strtedat22

Trash the mac and use a PC. You dont have to worry about software issues. Falcon trading computers have some bang for your buck desktops. I purchased my desktop from them 8 months ago and im very satisfied. FYI: i dont work for them. strtedat22

clear and concise. couldnt have said it better

lol. spot on :haha: grab a pen and pad and get to work on your trade plan. hell, it took me more than a year to put mine together. strtedat22

Fulcrumtrader, ditto... strtedat22

Wow this indicator makes tape reading so easy. strtedat22

Fulcrumtrader, the cumulative delta compliments my trading strategy. Trying to figure market direction was difficult when just reading tape all day. i uploaded deanz indicator on ninjatrader and put it to work at the open immediately. The indicator helped me locate commercial buyers and sellers. They have really big foot prints :rofl: i made one point off 10 contracts strtedat22.

FulcrumTrader, Interesting, i like the video example. live is better than make believe. i dont like catching a falling knife nor calling tops so i look into the pullbacks during trending/sideway markets. All my entries/exits are based on tape. Locating commercial liquidity is a great way for me to find out early when the market will be changing directions or continuing. Im looking into adding swing trading into my arsenal. Thanks for providing me with your insight. strtedat22

Fulcrum, Thats easier said then done. Tracking supply and demand on a short term time frame (250 tick) is a little easier for me to scalp 3-4 ticks at a time. Please provide a example. strtedat22

Ill take a look into the book. Thanks strtedat22

You got me. Please, enlighten me. strtedat22

mtn, interesting enough we see the samething. Market held with small contracts (1-20 contract sizes) then once the few sellers were absorbed market the buyers continued to buy to push the market up then a large buyer entered above the market to push the direction up. Thats where i made my 1 point today. Im sure you can see that. I thought i was the only one seeing this stuff. Tell me what you think. strtedat22

Sure wish i had this for swing trading :missy: strtedat22

Trading just off of a 1 tick chart is a guessing game. With out the contract size along with the price youre setup for failure IMHO. I can be wrong Please provide a example of that type of trading skill. strtedat22

I thought the thread was about "price action". Tick charts dont have contract sizes included (not that i know of ) what can you possibly get out of a 1 tick chart without the contract size included? IMHO nothing. I use the 250 tick chart to keep track of where im at. Tape can give you a head ache if you stare at it all day without some sort of chart to keep up :missy:. If i use the restroom i can come back to my tick chart to see where the market is at then resume tape reading. Price Action Only!!!! strtedat22

Verify it and see if im lying. The tape doesnt lie :rofl:

wjrusnak, Absolutely...Dont forget the 250 tick chart Do you have ninja trader/zen fire combo? The reason i ask because they give members recording capabilities (OEC is another...dont know of any others). Each situation is different (is the market choppy, trending...etc). Giving you a visual example is something everybody can do to make a point. Looking at actual contracts in the TS window is a better way for me to explain things. Do you have the TS window (or anyone) for 9/10/09 between the hours of 8:48am-9:03am cst? i didnt record the day With that time frame i took 2 trades that were good. With the info provided with in that time frame opportunity was present. If anyone reading my post can post it in this thread so i can explain what i saw that made me take the trades or if not take sometime to review it. Make sure you look it over with a fine tooth and comb. Im not giving away what i see until you (wjrusnak) review it first or someone provide me with that time frame (Im to lazy to post a video). If you (wjrusnak) wanna my "elite talent" (your words) skills youll post a video of that time frame :rofl: strtedat22

Sam, Im sure youve heard of "over analysis paralysis". I believe that applies to you (sarcasm). Rid yourself of indicators and use a TS and a short term chart of your liking. The first hour will let you know what kind of day it will be. Watch the TS window when it reaches major milestones such as Previous/Current/ OHLC and daily pivot levels. When price reaches these level watch what happens. The market has 3 directions: up, down, and sideways. TS window will let you know what direction it will be going. Watching indicators and looking for chart patterns is a fools man game IMHO. Good luck.