Why Most Traders Lose at VWAP (Brian Shannon Breaks It Down)

Jan 17, 2026

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In this video, Austin Silver sits down with Brian Shannon for Part Four of their VWAP series ahead of Brian’s keynote at the Futures Bootcamp in May. We dive deep into a powerful trading strategy focused on reacting to market movement rather than forecasting — a core principle of using the VWAP indicator effectively in day trading strategies.

Brian explains why he’s not interested in “buying the touch,” but instead prefers to “buy the bounce,” waiting for confirmation that a VWAP level is holding. They break down time frame trading across the 2-minute, 15-minute, and daily charts, showing how the same approach applies to beginners and experienced traders alike. What separates consistent traders is risk management, execution, and operating without needing certainty.

The episode includes live trade examples, including Brian’s Qualcomm trade management and Austin’s ES execution, plus common trap setups around VWAP and a critical mistake traders make when anchoring VWAP on the wrong instrument.

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