Volume Profile, Vacuum Method Strategy

Uncover market traps with the Vacuum Method Strategy. Using Volume Profile on ES futures 5-min chart, identify P/B-shape profiles and trade POC failures. Maximi

Published · Updated · Methodology: Price Action

  • Methodology: Price Action
  • Content type: strategy
  • Timeframes: 5-minute chart
  • Markets: ES (E-mini S&P 500 futures)

Indicators used

  • Volume Profile

Source video

Decoded from: The Best Volume Profile Strategy (That Actually Works) by Jesse Rogers | Casper Trading — watch the original

Key timestamps:

  • 0:00 - Introduction to the Vacuum Method
  • 1:28 - Volume Profile Basics (VAH, VAL, POC, HVN, LVN)
  • 4:30 - Step 1: Spotting P or B shape profiles
  • 6:20 - Step 2: Reading the cause (offensive vs. defensive moves)
  • 9:50 - Scenario 1: End of day covering
  • 14:50 - Scenario 2: News or events traps
  • 17:50 - Scenario 3: Overnight unwind
  • 20:00 - Step 3: Mechanical entry rules (POC failure, target LVN, trail stops)
  • 21:30 - Example 1: Bearish trade setup and managing a loss
  • 24:40 - Example 2: Bullish trade setup with multiple entry points

Topics

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