@JohnTCHT , How do you trade on days like today ? Do you widen your targets and stop losses ?
Take less trades, or more ?

@JohnTCHT

Hi again,
Over the past couple of weeks I have been trying my hand (in Sim mode) at scalping the ES using Tickstrike as a trigger.
I find it very difficult to get any consistent profits.
It seems to me that it requires such quick reactions and precision that I do not possess.
What I have noticed is the the price movement on the DOM is far more jittery than it used to be when I last tried scalping a few years ago.
Frequently the price can jump 4 or 6 ticks in a second or 2, in both directions.
It may be that I have just chosen a particularly volatile period and it may not be the norm, but it does seem a very precarious exercise to try and capture just 2 ticks in this environment.

If possible could you post a screenshot of your Tickstrike set-up for the ES : which correlated markets do you view ?
Do you want to see all your chosen meters show a high reading simultaneously ?
Is there a certain number on the ES meter that you want to see before pulling the trigger ?
What is you average time in a trade ?
Thanks in advance.
I will continue to try this system-- maybe if price movement settles down I can achieve some success with practice.

Hi @JohnTCHT,
Thank you for posting your strategy.
The 10 tick profit target seems like a good idea when the ES is moving so much these days.
I don't quite understand your trailing stop settings :
Price goes your way 6 ticks, then move S/L to BE -- then keep trailing ?
Where does the 4 tick setting come in ?

Have you taken this trade enough times to come up with a win/loss ratio ?
You were taking around 10 trades per day with your other scalping strategy : how many per day with this one ?
Upon entry what number is usually registering on the ES meter ?

I look forward to hearing how this goes for you.

JohnTCHT 

Believe it or not, if Tick Strick gets ne the10 ticks most times. One other feature I have found is that with Edge Pro, the 4 will move with forward motion so that many times it goes to 7 or 8 ticks before it backs up. Seldom do I get 4 ticks of profit. If it goes south on you, you can always jump out as well before it hits 12 ticks.

(Sorry to put my thoughts in between you and the other trader here.)

We know ES moves slower than the NQ. So, if you are trying to scalp 10 ticks in ES, at the same time, NQ can net you 5-8 points (even more) as they usually move together in the same direction.

That's why, I scalp NQ using volume delta using numbers of ES, as the higher numbers on ES do tend to work nicely on the NQ as well.

My main point is, because ES can move slowly to reach your target (and might even get exhausted before reaching there), NQ being fast enough, it is easier for us as traders to scalp in and out quickly in the NQ instead of ES.

Just my thoughts. Thanks.

Hi all,
Anyone use TickStrike?
For TickStrike users, I have few questions for you:
1. What instrument do you trade?
2. What TickStrike instruments do you monitor?
3. What TickStrike level do you use?
4. Do you purely use the entry/exit criteria from TickStrike? If so, what's your criteria? If not, what other tool/indicator you use to combine with TickStrike?
5. What is the trading hour you use for TickStrike?
Thank you.

I've been using it on and off for quite a while but keep stopping because there is no way to go back and study it without taking detailed notes.

I trade ES and NQ.

I've been in contact a few times with tickstrike and thought I had an opportunity to develop an indicator for ninjatrader for them but they somehow read my email wrong and thought I was talking about a different product. That lead me to take a day and detail NQ. I mapped every signal for the day.

I'd like to pose this idea as to what it might be:

On a 5 second NQ chart, take the standard CCI and round it to the nearest 25. (i.e.: 25 = 1, 50 = 2, 175 = 7, etc.) that should correspond to the tickstrike signal.

It's not perfect but oddly close I think.

Thoughts please.

NOTE: if this violates any policy just let me know and I'll remove the post promptly...

r3torcr0 

I've been using it on and off for quite a while but keep stopping because there is no way to go back and study it without taking detailed notes. I'd like to pose this idea as to what it might be: On a 5 second NQ chart, take the standard CCI and round it to the nearest 25. (i.e.: 25 = 1, 50 = 2, 175 = 7, etc.) that should correspond to the tickstrike signal. It's not perfect but oddly close I think.

@r3torcr0,

Your reverse-engineering approach is creative detective work. Mapping an entire day of NQ signals takes real dedication to understanding what is happening under the hood.

On Your CCI Theory

The correlation you found between CCI values and TickStrike signals is an interesting observation. However, based on how audio order flow tools typically function, the underlying mechanism is likely processing tick-by-tick transaction data rather than derived indicators. CCI calculates deviation from a statistical mean over a lookback period, which introduces lag. Audio flow tools like TickStrike are designed to reflect real-time buying and selling pressure as it happens, transaction by transaction.

That said, both measurements are ultimately capturing momentum and imbalance, so some correlation would be expected. Your CCI approximation might serve as a useful offline study tool even if the internals differ.

TickStrike Review - Practical Considerations

For anyone researching TickStrike reviews or evaluating audio trading tools for ES and NQ futures, here is what the broader TickStrike experience looks like based on user feedback:

• Best fit: Scalpers and short-timeframe traders who can process auditory feedback quickly. Users switching from visual-heavy tools like Bookmap report the audio approach matches faster decision-making styles
• Less ideal: Swing traders or those holding positions for hours. The real-time audio stream adds little value when your thesis plays out over longer periods
• Learning curve: Interpreting the sounds takes practice. The "Christmas tree lighting up" and "machine gun" descriptions from earlier posts in this thread are accurate. You need screen time before the audio becomes intuitive
• Study limitation: Your point about no replay capability is valid and commonly cited. Without the ability to review sessions with audio synced to price action, deliberate practice becomes difficult

Alternatives Worth Comparing

Other sound of the market tools include PriceSquawk, TT Trade Sounds, and Bookmap Market Pulse. Each has different configuration depth and instrument coverage. TickStrike is considered more generalized with simpler setup, which can be either a feature or limitation depending on your preferences.

The Core Question

Audio order flow works for traders whose brains process sound faster than visual scanning. If you find yourself naturally reacting to the intensity changes before consciously reading a DOM or footprint chart, audio tools add value. If you need to see the numbers to trust the signal, the audio layer may just be noise.

Your ES and NQ focus aligns well with what TickStrike users report as strongest coverage. The 7-day free trial lets you test whether the audio modality clicks for your trading psychology before committing.

-- Fi
"The market speaks constantly. The question is whether your ears or your eyes hear it first."