Every trader wants that edge… that one thing to help them catch the next big move before it happens.
Unfortunately, you’ve probably been bombarded with hot tips, “secret” strategies, and complicated chart setups…
The truth is, a good setup should never be complicated!
In fact, my Monday Setup is a great example of a trading pattern that could deliver huge gains.
Haven’t heard about it yet? Here’s the story behind it…
Every Monday, the market kicks back into gear after its weekend nap… and that reset creates a unique opportunity.
As the first session of the week gets started, there’s a specific pattern we look for that appears again and again with uncanny consistency.
And it has given us some unbelievable gains!
Take last Monday…
Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) soared nearly 140%* after announcing the launch of its new AI data center batteries.
We hunt for these kinds of Monday morning spikes every single week.
Now it’s time to learn how to spot them for yourself…
Watch the video below for the full trade breakdown and strategy tutorial on my Monday Setup.
And sometimes the key to better trades isn’t hidden in a new indicator but in seeing a classic approach with fresh eyes.
In today’s market, with unprecedented volatility, liquidity, and retail momentum, this time-tested tool has become more useful than ever.
The smart traders are using it to find the biggest moves of the day. Without it, I wouldn’t have known on Friday that a certain stock would run up 230%* in less than two hours.
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It’s Not a Secret… It’s Just Misunderstood
If you’ve spent any time in the markets, you’ve heard of this indicator…
Volume… yup, that’s it. Just volume.
Yes, we’re talking about the number of shares traded.
Sounds basic, right? But there’s a reason it’s the second most valuable indicator in my playbook, just behind price action itself.
The market’s changed dramatically in the last few years. The game has evolved along with how we read volume.
Price and Volume
I like to think of price and volume as dance partners. You can’t have a good dance with just one, and you definitely can’t have a good trade without both.
Price action tells the story, but volume confirms the strength of that story. A stock can look like it’s breaking out on a chart, but if it’s doing it on low volume? That move is probably weak and unreliable.
If you’ve ever bought a stock that was slowly grinding higher but couldn’t get filled or exited fast enough, volume is your problem. There’s not enough of it, and that means not enough liquidity.
No volume? No trade.
Don’t Forget That the Market Is a Marketplace
It’s called the stock market because it is a market.
And just like any other marketplace, supply and demand rule everything.
Think of it like concert tickets. If there are only 50,000 seats available but 200,000 people want in, prices skyrocket.
The same applies to low-float stocks with high demand, also known as those with massive volume.
That demand doesn’t just push prices up… It creates opportunity. And if you’re screening for trades without focusing on volume, you’re ignoring the fuel behind every big move.
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2021 Changed the Game
Back in 2007, when I started day trading, if a low-priced stock was trading 5 million shares by mid-day, we lost our minds.
But now? I’m looking at stocks trading 400 to 500 million shares before 2 p.m.
That’s not just growth, that’s a transformation.
Meme stocks, Robinhood traders, WallStreetBets, and other phenomena, love it or hate it, have pumped insane liquidity into the markets…
And volume is through the roof. That creates opportunities we’ve never had before. But you have to know where to look.
The Simple Volume Scan That Can Change Your Game
Here’s a technique I want you to implement right away:
- Run your scan by volume
- Start with stocks trading over 50 million shares on the day.
- Filter by price, maybe over $1 if you’re not into true penny stocks.
- If the list is too big, ratchet up the volume threshold. Maybe go to 100 million shares.
- Narrow it down to 5–10 results you can realistically analyze before the market closes.
From there, look at your favorite patterns like VWAP holds, dip and rips, 52-week breakouts — whatever fits your strategy.
A Recent Example
On Friday morning, Rani Therapeutics Holdings (NASDAQ: RANI) was trading at unusually high volume.
And what else? It was trading above VWAP and had a history of spiking. That’s the perfect setup.
Now, I’m not saying it’s a guaranteed win, because there’s no such thing in trading.
But RANI checked all the boxes…
- Insane liquidity
- A former runner
- A strong chart pattern
- A hot catalyst
And sure enough, the stock soared 230%* in less than two hours.
Here’s what that looked like:
RANI Intraday, 1-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
My Final Thoughts…
Volume isn’t a new concept. It’s not flashy or complex…
But it’s foundational, and that’s what matters.
If you’re skipping over it or not making it your first screen, you’re missing the trades with the highest odds.
So tomorrow morning, when you’re building your watchlist, start with volume. Let the market show you where the action is.
Keep it simple. Focus on the most liquid, most volatile stocks and apply your setups with discipline.
That’s how you give yourself the best shot in today’s insane market.
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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