Painting the Tape – Episode 12: Volume Profile PT: 2

Hosts: Stowe, Leo, AJ

[00:00] Introduction & Banter
Meet the hosts and catch up on life updates, including AJ’s vacation and trading week reflections.

[01:17] Episode Theme Introduction
The hosts introduce the main topic: advanced concepts in volume profile trading, and set the stage for a deep dive.

[04:32] Personal Trading Journeys
Each host shares their early trading experiences, mistakes, and how their approach to volume profile has evolved.

[07:10] High Timeframe Volume Profile Approaches
Discussion of how each host uses different timeframes (30-day, 2-week, anchored profiles) to plan their sessions and frame the market context.

[18:20] Intraday Execution with Volume Profile
The hosts break down how they use volume profile in real time, including open drives, auctions, and identifying key inflection points.

[37:10] The Myth of “Safe” and “Unsafe” Trading Days
Rant segment: The hosts challenge the idea of “safe” vs. “unsafe” days, discuss risk management, and the importance of finding your own edge.

[52:00] Trade Reviews & Execution Tools
Leo and AJ review recent trades, including both a winning and a losing example, with detailed context and lessons learned. They also discuss the use of DOM and delta profiles for execution.

[1:04:00] Social Media, Memes, and Trading Psychology
A segment on the impact of social media, viral tweets, and the importance of context and skepticism in trading communities.

[1:11:40] Closing Thoughts & Listener Call to Action
The hosts wrap up with final thoughts, invite listener feedback, and encourage trade review submissions.