[alleyb]

The only thought I have on volume at a price before a break out occurs is that markets are dynamic and evolving with increasing volume. One day next year I fully expect ES volumes to trade 8 million in one day. Don't get stuck in eternity and also understand how volume changes at moments like option expiry, roll-over, day before/after market holidays plus the traditional so called holiday months like August or December. IE I am saying a degree of flexibility is warranted rather than pure precision.