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How it works

The indicator calculates buy and sell volumes using a proportional approach based on price action within each trading bar. It determines buy volume by comparing the close price's position relative to the bar's high and low, using the formula: Buy Volume = (close - low) / (high - low) * volume.

Additionally, the indicator tracks two key volume metrics: a 30-day average volume (blue line) and a breakout volume threshold (white line). The breakout volume is calculated as a percentage above the 30-day average, typically defaulting to 40%, which helps traders identify potential significant volume shifts.

Why it may be useful

By breaking down volume into buying and selling components, traders gain deeper insights into market sentiment and underlying price dynamics. The indicator reveals whether buying or selling pressure is dominating, helping traders understand the potential strength or weakness of a price movement.

The ability to visualize volume distribution through color-coded bars and percentage calculations provides traders with a clear, intuitive method to assess market activity. This granular view of volume can help confirm trend strength, identify potential reversals, and make more informed trading decisions based on volume-driven market behavior.

When to explore it

This volume indicator is most effective during periods of significant market movement or when traders want to confirm the strength of a trend. It works particularly well in markets with clear price trends where volume can provide additional confirmation of market direction.

Traders should pay special attention to moments when the buy percentage dramatically shifts, when breakout volume exceeds the calculated threshold, or when volume bars show unusual activity compared to the 30-day average. These scenarios can signal potential entry or exit points, making the indicator valuable across different trading timeframes and market conditions.

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