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My name is Michael Valtos and since 1994 I have been trading for banks (JP Morgan and Commerzbank) as well commodity trading houses (Cargill and EDF Man) and for myself. While trading for the investment banks I learned how to get information out of the market and how to trade off that information into a profitable position; when there is an opportunity to earn a significant return relative to risk you get into a position.

While trading at commodity trading houses, I learned to think how commercial end-users think; you are always in a position just by being in that business whether or not you chose to hedge a position in the futures market. While trading for myself I learned to take low risk high return trades; I do not try and capture every random move in the market. What I look for is what I call “Stress Free Trades” which to me are low risk entries that have high profit potential. I have enough stress in my life I don’t want trading to add to it.

For years, traders have struggled with the complexities of advanced order flow analysis. This powerful approach to understanding market dynamics has long been considered the holy grail of trading, offering unparalleled insights into market behavior. However, its adoption has been hampered by several critical factors:

1. Steep Learning Curve:
The intricacies of order flow analysis demand a significant time investment. Traders often found themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and the subtle nuances that make all the difference.

2. Complexity of Integration:
Even for those who mastered individual aspects of order flow analysis, combining these elements effectively remained a formidable challenge. The synergy between different order flow components is where the real power lies, but achieving this synergy was often elusive.

3. Time Constraints:
In the fast-paced world of trading, time is a luxury few can afford. The demands of real-time analysis left little room for the deep study required to truly master order flow techniques.

4. Information Overload:
The wealth of data provided by order flow analysis can be as overwhelming as it is valuable. Traders struggled to distill actionable insights from the sea of information.

The Birth of a Solution

Recognizing these challenges, I thought long and hard about a way to make advanced order flow analysis and its power accessible to traders at all levels. This vision gave birth to the Orderflows Toolbox.

The Orderflows Toolbox: A Paradigm Shift

This innovative tool represents a quantum leap in order flow analysis. Here's how it addresses the long-standing challenges of order flow analysis that many traders struggle with:

1. Simplification Without Compromise:
The Orderflows Toolbox distills complex order flow concepts into intuitive, actionable signals. It preserves the depth of analysis while eliminating the intimidating learning curve.

2. Customization at Your Fingertips:
You can now effortlessly combine different aspects of order flow analysis, tailoring your approach to their unique trading style and market understanding. This level of customization was previously accessible only to the most experienced traders.

3. Time-Efficient Analysis:
By automating the process of combining order flow elements, the toolbox dramatically reduces the time required for analysis. You can now focus on strategy and execution rather than getting bogged down in data interpretation.

4. Clarity in Chaos:
The toolbox cuts through the noise, presenting clear, actionable insights. It transforms the overwhelming flood of order flow data into precise, targeted signals.

5. Empowering you, the trader:
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your trading journey, the Orderflows Toolbox empowers you to leverage advanced order flow analysis. It bridges the gap between novice and expert, providing a platform for continuous growth and improvement.

A New Era of Trading

The Orderflows Toolbox isn't just a tool; it's a gateway to a new era of trading. It opens the door to advanced market analysis, putting institutional-grade insights within reach of every trader. By simplifying the complex, it opens up new possibilities for market understanding and trading opportunities.

The OrderFlows Toolbox isn't just another add-on, it's your ticket to crafting the perfect trading environment.

Here's why it's turning heads in the trading community:

1. Customization is King: With the OrderFlows Toolbox, you're the architect of your trading setup. Tailor your charts, indicators, and analysis tools to match your unique trading style.

2. Order flow Analysis at Your Fingertips: Dive deep into market dynamics with advanced order flow tools. Spot trends, identify key levels, and make informed decisions faster than ever.

3. Flexibility Meets Power: Whether you're a scalper, swing trader, or anything in between, the Orderflows Toolbox adapts to your needs.

4. User-Friendly Interface: Don't worry about a steep learning curve. The intuitive design means you'll be up and running in no time.

The Orderflows Toolbox allows you to combine any of the 46 Orderflows Trader tools to craft you own order flow indicator.

Say you want to see signals only when Accumulation/Distribution + Exhaustion Print + Momentum. The Orderflows Toolbox will show you those signals when all three conditions are met. You no longer have to wait and spot on your chart when all three appear. If only two of the three conditions are met, there is no signal. The combinations you can come up with are endless. You can create your own order flow indicator!

The Orderflows Toolbox is not a footprint chart. What it does is it analyzes the footprint data and plots the tools on your existing candlestick chart. Basically, it eliminates the need for a trader to be tied down to a footprint chart. It is perfect for the trader who wants to add order flow analysis to their trading without having to do footprint chart analysis.

Does the Orderflows Toolbox make the footprint chart obsolete? No, I still use the Orderflows Trader footprint chart to manage trades and understand what is going on in the market. The Orderflows Toolbox simply makes my life easier by pinpointing EXACTLY what I want to see in the order flow footprint chart.

What are the Orderflows Trader tools available in the Orderflows Toolbox?

Here they are:

Abandoned Value Area
Accumulation/Distribution
Aligned POC
Buying/Selling Tail
Delta Breakout
Delta Divergence

Delta Stack - new addition

Delta Surge - new addition
Delta Tail
Engulfing Value Area
Exhaustion Prints

Extreme Bar Delta - new addition

Extreme Bar Volume - new addition

Extreme Delta Change - new addition

Extreme Delta Change % - new addition
Extreme Delta Threshold
Extreme Delta/Volume Threshold

Extreme Price Delta - new addition

Extreme Price Level Volume - new addition

Imbalance Auction - new addition
Imbalance Reload
Imbalance Reversal
Inverse Volume Imbalance
Market Sweep Detector
Market Weakness Detector
Momentum Strength
Open POC
Orderflows Gaps
Orderflows Sequencing
Orderflows Ratio

POC Shadows - new addition
POC Slingshot
POC Wave
Price Action Divergence
Prominent POC
Resting Liquidity
Retail Suck
Small Min/Max Delta Threshold
Stacked Imbalance

Stopping Volume - new addition
Swing Filter
Thin Prints
Vertical Liquidity
Volume Decline
Volume Imbalance
Zero Print

Also, we have Multi-Time Frame/Chart capabilities. This allows you to analyze different timeframes or chart types.

For example, say you want to see Thin Prints that held on a 5-minute chart on your 1-minute chart, you can.

Basically, you can see higher time-frame order flow on your lower time-frame chart.

You really have all the tools you need to build your own custom order flow indicator.

Q. What software do I need to run The Orderflows Toolbox?
A. The Orderflows Toolbox runs on the FREE as well as PAID version of NinjaTrader 8. You can download it from Ninjatrader.com.

Q. Is the Orderflows Toolbox a footprint chart.
A. No. The Orderflows Toolbox is not a footprint chart. The Orderflows Trader 8.0 is a footprint chart. The Orderflows Toolbox was designed to read and analyze the same order flow nuances that the Orderflows Trader does, but draw the signal on a regular candle stick or bar chart.

Q. Do I need to use a footprint chart with the Orderflows Toolbox?
A. No. You can use your existing candlestick chart. That is the beauty of it.

Q. What data provider should I use?
A. I feel the best data provider that works with NinjaTrader and the Orderflows Toolbox is Kinetick or a trading feed from your broker. However you can use your existing NinjaTrader data feed of CQG, IQ Feed, eSignal, etc.

Q. Does The Orderflows Toolbox run on NT7?
A. No. The Orderflows Toolbox for NT8 is specifically designed to run on NT8 and take advantage of the framework of NinjaTrader. If you are using NT7, it is time to switch to NT8.

Q. Can I use the Orderflows Toolbox on 2 different computers?
A. The license for the Orderflows Toolbox is PC specific. For example, if you want to run the Orderflows Toolbox on your PC at work and PC at home, that would require 2 licenses. If you need additional licenses we do offer them at reduced prices. However, if you want to run the Orderflows Toolbox on different computers, I suggest you get a VPN that you can log in from PC and access your The Orderflows Toolbox from anywhere in the world.

Q. Does the Orderflows Toolbox use tick replay or up/down tick?
A. The Orderflows Toolbox requires you to use tick replay which is the true representation of how the order flow trades in the market.

Q. Some ask why share it, why not trade it?
A. My answer - "Why not do both?" I trade my own account using The Orderflows Toolbox and its tools. Traders have been asking me to show them what I use to trade the markets, so I have made it easy for them by programming my tools.

Q. Is the Orderflows Toolbox the same as the Orderflows Toolkit available on the paid version of NinjaTrader 8?
A. No, it is separate and different. The Orderflows Toolkit that comes with the fully paid version of NinjaTrader 8 is just the basic footprint chart. The Orderflows Toolbox is like having an order flow trader showing you areas of interest in the order flow.

Q. Do you offer a free trial?
A. No, we do not offer a free trial.

Q. Are there any monthly or yearly fees?
A. No. When you get access to the Orderflows Toolbox 8.0 it is a lifetime license. You only pay once for all the features. There are NO monthly or yearly fees. NO monthly or yearly fees.

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RISK DISCLOSURE:
Futures trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing ones financial security or life style. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMER:
HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE MANY INHERENT LIMITATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED BELOW. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN; IN FACT, THERE ARE FREQUENTLY SHARP DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND THE ACTUAL RESULTS SUBSEQUENTLY ACHIEVED BY ANY PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM. ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS IS THAT THEY ARE GENERALLY PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. IN ADDITION, HYPOTHETICAL TRADING DOES NOT INVOLVE FINANCIAL RISK, AND NO HYPOTHETICAL TRADING RECORD CAN COMPLETELY ACCOUNT FOR THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL RISK OF ACTUAL TRADING. FOR EXAMPLE, THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND LOSSES OR TO ADHERE TO A PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM IN SPITE OF TRADING LOSSES ARE MATERIAL POINTS WHICH CAN ALSO ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE MARKETS IN GENERAL OR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SPECIFIC TRADING PROGRAM WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE PREPARATION OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND ALL WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT TRADING RESULTS.