I wanted to try the YM due to better spreads and wider daily range. More of an experiment. I am finding mixed results so far. As far as MP, on the ES, when prices are in the
value area, the locals are in control and will scalp within the V/A and basically take prices from the upper to lower range. Now at about every 1/2 hour, especially in the morning, locals tend to take prices above or below the V/A looking for other timeframe players to initiate / either accept or reject the pricing. If prices are near the upper or lower
value areas, i look for major moves at this time, if no takers, pricing pulls back into V/A and usually tests the opposite end V/A loking to see if there is play at the other end. This was identified to me as the 80% rule which is if pricing is above or below the V/A and pulls back in (rejected), 80% of the time it will test the opposite end of the V/A. Trending days will usually occur when prices are outside the V/A indicating initiators are participating and non trending days are when prices stay within the V/A keeping the locals in control. Other timeframe participants are not present every day. I wanted to understand if the YM works similarly, my guess is not really as it is not nearly as liquid but i am not sure. Thanks for the responses.