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VOLD Ratio Histogram [Th16rry]
How to Use the VOLD Ratio Histogram Indicator
The VOLD Ratio Histogram Indicator is a powerful tool for identifying buying and selling volume dominance over a selected period. It provides traders with visual cues about volume pressure in the market, helping them make more informed trading decisions.
How to Read the Indicator:
1. Green Bars (Positive Histogram):
- Indicates that buying volume is stronger than selling volume.
- Higher green bars suggest increasing bullish pressure.
- Useful for confirming uptrends or identifying potential accumulation phases.
2. Red Bars (Negative Histogram):
- Indicates that selling volume is stronger than buying volume.
- Lower red bars suggest increasing bearish pressure.
- Useful for confirming downtrends or identifying potential distribution phases.
3. Zero Line (Gray Line):
- Acts as a neutral reference point where buying and selling volumes are balanced.
- Crossing above zero suggests buying dominance; crossing below zero suggests selling dominance.
How to Use It:
1. Confirming Trends:
- A strong positive histogram during an uptrend supports bullish momentum.
- A strong negative histogram during a downtrend supports bearish momentum.
2. Detecting Reversals:
- Monitor for changes from positive (green) to negative (red) or vice versa as potential reversal signals.
- Divergences between price action and histogram direction can indicate weakening trends.
3. Identifying Volume Surges:
- Sharp spikes in the histogram may indicate strong buying or selling interest.
- Use these spikes to investigate potential breakout or breakdown scenarios.
4. Filtering Noise:
- Adjust the period length to control sensitivity:
- Shorter periods (e.g., 10) are more responsive but may produce more noise.
- Longer periods (e.g., 50) provide smoother signals, better for identifying broader trends.
Recommended Markets:
- Cryptocurrencies: Works effectively with real volume data from exchanges.
- Forex: Useful with tick volume, though interpretation may vary.
- Stocks & Commodities: Particularly effective for analyzing high-volume assets.
Best Practices:
- Combine the VOLD Ratio Histogram with other indicators like moving averages or RSI for confirmation.
- Use different period lengths depending on your trading style (scalping, swing trading, long-term investing).
- Observe volume spikes and divergences to anticipate potential market moves.
The VOLD Ratio Histogram Indicator is ideal for traders looking to enhance their volume analysis and gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics.
The VOLD Ratio Histogram Indicator is a powerful tool for identifying buying and selling volume dominance over a selected period. It provides traders with visual cues about volume pressure in the market, helping them make more informed trading decisions.
How to Read the Indicator:
1. Green Bars (Positive Histogram):
- Indicates that buying volume is stronger than selling volume.
- Higher green bars suggest increasing bullish pressure.
- Useful for confirming uptrends or identifying potential accumulation phases.
2. Red Bars (Negative Histogram):
- Indicates that selling volume is stronger than buying volume.
- Lower red bars suggest increasing bearish pressure.
- Useful for confirming downtrends or identifying potential distribution phases.
3. Zero Line (Gray Line):
- Acts as a neutral reference point where buying and selling volumes are balanced.
- Crossing above zero suggests buying dominance; crossing below zero suggests selling dominance.
How to Use It:
1. Confirming Trends:
- A strong positive histogram during an uptrend supports bullish momentum.
- A strong negative histogram during a downtrend supports bearish momentum.
2. Detecting Reversals:
- Monitor for changes from positive (green) to negative (red) or vice versa as potential reversal signals.
- Divergences between price action and histogram direction can indicate weakening trends.
3. Identifying Volume Surges:
- Sharp spikes in the histogram may indicate strong buying or selling interest.
- Use these spikes to investigate potential breakout or breakdown scenarios.
4. Filtering Noise:
- Adjust the period length to control sensitivity:
- Shorter periods (e.g., 10) are more responsive but may produce more noise.
- Longer periods (e.g., 50) provide smoother signals, better for identifying broader trends.
Recommended Markets:
- Cryptocurrencies: Works effectively with real volume data from exchanges.
- Forex: Useful with tick volume, though interpretation may vary.
- Stocks & Commodities: Particularly effective for analyzing high-volume assets.
Best Practices:
- Combine the VOLD Ratio Histogram with other indicators like moving averages or RSI for confirmation.
- Use different period lengths depending on your trading style (scalping, swing trading, long-term investing).
- Observe volume spikes and divergences to anticipate potential market moves.
The VOLD Ratio Histogram Indicator is ideal for traders looking to enhance their volume analysis and gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics.
Open-source script
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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.