Is VWAP Auto Anchored useful for day trading?

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    Jaxon

      Hey any traders here using the VWAP Auto Anchored on TradingView for intraday setups? Curious how it picks anchor points automatically. Does it actually adapt well to price action? Also how does it stack up against other short term TIs for momentum trading? Worth using or nah?

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        Christian Harris
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          The VWAP Auto Anchored on TradingView is a pretty handy tool for intraday setups, especially since it automatically picks anchor points based on the chart timeframe.

          For example, on intraday charts, it anchors to the session start, while on daily charts, it defaults to the monthly start.

          This adaptability makes it easier to focus on price action without manually resetting anchors.

          When it comes to momentum trading, VWAP Auto Anchored works well as a dynamic support/resistance level, especially when combined with other indicators like RSI or MACD.

          It’s particularly useful for spotting mean reversion opportunities or confirming breakouts.

          However, it’s not a standalone tool—pairing it with volume analysis or trendlines can give you a clearer edge.

          Compared to other short-term TIs, it’s less noisy and more adaptable to market context, but it’s not perfect.

          For instance, it might lag during low-volume periods or extended trends.

          That said, it’s definitely worth experimenting with, especially if you’re trading high-volume stocks or index futures.

          Have you tried it with other indicators?

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          Delphino

            Never used it or even heard of it. Is it worth a try?

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            White_12

              Hey, been using it for a while, it’s decent but not perfect. The auto-anchor logic tends to grab obvious pivots, but sometimes it lags behind or picks less relevant points, depending on market structure. If you’re trading momentum, it can help filter out noise better than, say, a standard EMA or even Bollinger Bands. But if you’re really into fine-tuning your setups, manual anchoring still wins.

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              Jaxon

                Update – I have been testing it out for a bit now. The way it picks anchor points is interesting because it seems to favor swing highs/lows and session opens, but not always in a way that makes sense in fast moving conditions. It adapts, but sometimes lags behind real momentum shifts, which can make entries tricky.

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