OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Volume Pressure Histogram (Normalized)
Overview
The Volume Pressure Histogram is designed to help traders analyze buying and selling pressure using real volume data.
Unlike traditional momentum indicators that rely solely on price movements, VPH measures the strength of bullish and bearish volume, providing insights into market participation.
How It Works
The histogram represents the difference between buying and selling volume over a selected period.
Green bars indicate strong buying pressure, while red bars signal strong selling pressure.
Lime and orange bars (if enabled) represent moderate buying and selling activity.
A white signal line smooths volume data to track momentum shifts over time.
How to Use It
Trend Confirmation: When price is rising and green bars increase, the trend is supported by real buying pressure.
Reversal Detection: If price makes a new high but green bars shrink, buyers may be losing strength.
Breakout Strength: A breakout with rising volume pressure confirms strong participation, while weak volume pressure suggests a potential fake move.
Divergence Signals: If price moves higher, but volume pressure declines, the move may lack conviction and could reverse.
Customization Options
Threshold Multiplier (default = 20) controls when green and red bars appear, filtering out weaker signals.
Log Scale Option helps normalize extreme volume spikes.
Adjustable Smoothing Length for both the histogram and signal line.
Why Use This Indicator
Provides a volume-based approach to analyzing market trends.
Can confirm or contradict price movements, helping identify strong or weak trends.
Works across multiple markets, including stocks, forex, crypto, and indices.
This indicator is designed for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide financial advice.
The Volume Pressure Histogram is designed to help traders analyze buying and selling pressure using real volume data.
Unlike traditional momentum indicators that rely solely on price movements, VPH measures the strength of bullish and bearish volume, providing insights into market participation.
How It Works
The histogram represents the difference between buying and selling volume over a selected period.
Green bars indicate strong buying pressure, while red bars signal strong selling pressure.
Lime and orange bars (if enabled) represent moderate buying and selling activity.
A white signal line smooths volume data to track momentum shifts over time.
How to Use It
Trend Confirmation: When price is rising and green bars increase, the trend is supported by real buying pressure.
Reversal Detection: If price makes a new high but green bars shrink, buyers may be losing strength.
Breakout Strength: A breakout with rising volume pressure confirms strong participation, while weak volume pressure suggests a potential fake move.
Divergence Signals: If price moves higher, but volume pressure declines, the move may lack conviction and could reverse.
Customization Options
Threshold Multiplier (default = 20) controls when green and red bars appear, filtering out weaker signals.
Log Scale Option helps normalize extreme volume spikes.
Adjustable Smoothing Length for both the histogram and signal line.
Why Use This Indicator
Provides a volume-based approach to analyzing market trends.
Can confirm or contradict price movements, helping identify strong or weak trends.
Works across multiple markets, including stocks, forex, crypto, and indices.
This indicator is designed for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide financial advice.
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.
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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.
Our Beginner Options eEbook: findbettertrades.com/beginner-options-guide?utm_source=tradingview&utm_medium=tradingview+profile
Free Telegram Channel: t.me/findbettertrades
Free Telegram Channel: t.me/findbettertrades
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.