VPIN — Poison Gate
VPIN Poison Gate is an early-warning tool. It detects abnormal market conditions, such as major news events where price spikes violently, helping prevent you from entering trades at the wrong time.
Tutorial Video for This Chapter
Chapter 05 tutorial video · Duration 1 minute 42 seconds
What is VPIN, in Plain Language
Think of it as a gatekeeper. Normally the market moves in an orderly fashion. But during certain periods (such as NFP — US Non-Farm Payrolls releases), price whipsaws violently. VPIN detects this abnormality and warns you: "The market is toxic right now — be careful."
Viewing VPIN Status
VPIN Poison Gate — yellow bar indicating detection of abnormal market conditions
VPIN row in the Signals tab, normal status (NEUTRAL) — the POISON GATE label has not yet appeared because critical thresholds have not been met. If the POISON GATE label appears along with the warning bar, do not enter any trades immediately.
What to Do When VPIN Warns
- Avoid opening new positions until conditions return to normal
- If you already have open positions, watch for volatility — always keep your SL in place
- Wait for the market to calm down before looking for new setups
★ VPIN runs in the background at all times — acting as your safety guard