Lately, I’ve been delving deeper into poc trading, and I have to say that once you start to understand it, it really changes the way you read charts.

Basically, the Point of Control is that price level where the most volume traded during a given period. It’s not magic—it’s just logic: where there has been more movement, there have been more trades, and that means the real market interest concentrates there.

What fascinates me about poc trading is that it’s not an isolated indicator. The volume profile tells you exactly where buyers and sellers have truly clashed. When the POC lines up with strong resistance, that becomes an interesting area to consider for a sell trade. Nothing is guaranteed, but the probabilities change.

Before entering a short, I always check whether the price is approaching this level with rising volume. If I see a volume spike when the price retests the POC, it’s a sign that the market is testing that level with conviction. Then I look for confirmation with candlestick patterns—maybe an engulfing ribassista or a stella cadente right there. If the broader market context is bearish, then the odds add up.

Risk management in poc trading is not optional. I always place the stop-loss above the POC or above the resistance, because if the level breaks, it means my thesis is wrong and I have to exit. I’ve learned the hard way that insisting on a level that doesn’t hold is the best way to lose money.

After entry, constant monitoring. The market changes quickly, and the volumes always tell the real story. If I see volume weakening, I adjust the take-profit. If the move is stronger than expected, I can widen the stop or take partial profits. poc trading isn’t an exact science—it’s continuous adaptation based on what the volume tells you.