OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Volume Spikes Pro - relative volume comparison
The Enhanced Volume Spike Detector builds on the basic relative volume comparison by adding price direction analysis and more sophisticated categorization of volume events.
Directional Analysis
This indicator doesn't just identify volume spikes, but categorizes them as:
- **Bullish**: Volume spike with upward price movement
- **Bearish**: Volume spike with downward price movement
- **Neutral**: Volume spike with minimal price change
- **Strong**: Exceptional volume spike (2.5x+ default) regardless of direction
Visual Classification
Different color schemes instantly communicate the volume spike type:
- Green for bullish volume (price rising)
- Red for bearish volume (price falling)
- Dark Green for strong bullish volume
- Dark Red for strong bearish volume (price falling)
Customization Tips
- For day trading or short timeframes: Consider reducing MA length to 10-15
- For swing trading: The default 20 is appropriate
- For position trading or longer timeframes: Consider increasing to 30-50
- For more selective signals: Increase multiplier to 2.0 or higher
- For more comprehensive detection: Decrease multiplier to 1.3-1.4
Directional Analysis
This indicator doesn't just identify volume spikes, but categorizes them as:
- **Bullish**: Volume spike with upward price movement
- **Bearish**: Volume spike with downward price movement
- **Neutral**: Volume spike with minimal price change
- **Strong**: Exceptional volume spike (2.5x+ default) regardless of direction
Visual Classification
Different color schemes instantly communicate the volume spike type:
- Green for bullish volume (price rising)
- Red for bearish volume (price falling)
- Dark Green for strong bullish volume
- Dark Red for strong bearish volume (price falling)
Customization Tips
- For day trading or short timeframes: Consider reducing MA length to 10-15
- For swing trading: The default 20 is appropriate
- For position trading or longer timeframes: Consider increasing to 30-50
- For more selective signals: Increase multiplier to 2.0 or higher
- For more comprehensive detection: Decrease multiplier to 1.3-1.4
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
For quick access on a chart, add this script to your favorites — learn more here.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
For quick access on a chart, add this script to your favorites — learn more here.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.