Jesse RogersFounder and CEO of Smart Trading Blueprint

The Different Trading Methods And What They Tell You

30 Apr 2026 · 0 min

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In this concise instructional monologue, the speaker outlines three core trading analysis tools—candlesticks, volume profile, and order flow—explaining what each reveals about market behavior and how they complement one another. Candlesticks display price direction and form recognizable patterns that define market structure. Volume profile highlights whether price is at a significant level and helps filter out deceptive patterns. Order flow provides real‑time insight into who controls the market, allowing traders to anticipate moves before a pattern fully develops. The speaker advises a workflow: use candlesticks to identify structure, volume profile to pinpoint key levels, and order flow to execute and manage trades effectively.

Candlesticks show you where price went. Volume profile shows you if you're at a key level that even matters. And order flow shows you who is in control of the market in real time. Candlesticks give you patterns. Volume profile helps you avoid the fake ones. Order flow lets you spot the move before the pattern forms. Use candlesticks to find structure. Use volume profile to find levels. And use order flow to execute and manage your trades.