Understanding market volume is one of the most powerful ways to gain an edge in trading. Volume reveals the force behind price movements—whether a breakout is supported by strong participation or if a trend is losing steam. In this guide, we explore some of the most advanced and insightful volume indicators available on TradingView, each offering unique ways to analyze trading volume, market sentiment, and price action with precision.
From real-time 24-hour volume tracking to sophisticated delta analysis and multi-timeframe VWAP systems, these tools empower traders across all styles—day traders, swing traders, and long-term investors alike.
Why Volume Analysis Matters
Volume is more than just a number—it’s a reflection of market conviction. When price moves on high volume, it signals strong interest and increases the likelihood that the move will continue. Conversely, low-volume breakouts often fail.
Core keywords driving today’s volume-based strategies include:
- Volume indicator
- Trading volume
- VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price)
- Volume delta
- Relative volume
- Pre-market volume
- Buy/sell signals
- Market sentiment
These concepts form the backbone of modern technical analysis and are embedded across the tools we’ll explore.
Ragi’s 24h Volume: Real-Time Market Activity Tracker
This lightweight yet powerful indicator displays the 24-hour trading volume for any asset directly on your chart. It's especially useful for crypto traders who need to monitor liquidity and activity across exchanges.
The script intelligently aggregates volume data from:
- 1-minute intervals (for intraday charts)
- 5-minute or 60-minute bars (depending on timeframe)
For non-Binance assets, it fetches Binance 24h volume using correct currency conversion, giving you cross-exchange visibility. The data appears in a clean, color-coded table positioned at the top, middle, or bottom of your chart.
Color thresholds help you quickly identify:
- Normal volume (standard color)
- Attention level (warning shade)
- High-volume alert (urgent color)
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Customizable settings let you adjust text size, background color, and threshold levels—making it adaptable to any chart layout.
Multi-Timeframe VWAP Master Pro: A Strategic Depth Tool
For traders who rely on institutional-level analysis, VWAP is indispensable. This comprehensive tool takes VWAP to the next level by calculating it across multiple timeframes—daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, and even custom-defined periods.
Key Capabilities:
- Historical VWAPs: Track previous period levels to identify potential reversal zones.
- Seasonal VWAPs: Analyze April, July, and October trends—ideal for spotting recurring patterns.
- Custom Start Dates: Define your own VWAP windows for event-based or strategy-specific analysis.
- SMA Overlay: Combine moving averages with VWAP for confluence in trend confirmation.
Labels appear dynamically on the last bar, showing clear reference points without cluttering the chart. You can toggle visibility for each VWAP line, keeping your workspace clean.
Whether you're scalping with daily VWAP or assessing long-term positioning with yearly levels, this indicator delivers unmatched flexibility.
SIOVERSE EMA 15: Trend + Volume + Support/Resistance
This all-in-one indicator combines three critical elements: Exponential Moving Averages, support/resistance levels, and volume-filtered signals.
Here’s what it offers:
- EMA 15 (purple dashed line): Highlights short-term trend direction.
Hidden EMAs at 21 and 34 periods generate crossover-based buy/sell signals:
- Green "BUY" label when EMA 21 crosses above EMA 34
- Red "SELL" label on bearish crossover
- Dynamic support (green) and resistance (red) lines based on user-defined lookback periods
Volume percentage labels appear only during signal events:
- “Buy Vol: X.XX%” – shows buying pressure strength
- “Sell Vol: X.XX%” – confirms selling momentum
These volume-enhanced alerts help filter false signals—only trades backed by significant volume are highlighted.
Alerts fire automatically, making this ideal for active traders monitoring multiple symbols.
Volume Delta with PVSRA: See Who’s Really Buying
Go beyond basic volume with Volume Delta, which breaks down each candle into buying and selling pressure using higher-resolution data.
How It Works:
- In bullish candles: Bottom portion = buying volume (green)
- In bearish candles: Bottom portion = selling volume (red)
- A dot marks the 50% volume midpoint—your visual pivot
PVSRA (Price-Volume Spread Range Analysis) adds another layer:
- Compares current volume to a 10-bar average
- Highlights candles with volume >150% (medium) or >200% (strong) of average in custom colors
Three moving averages complete the picture:
- Total Volume MA (yellow)
- Buying Volume MA (green)
- Selling Volume MA (red)
When the green MA crosses above red, buying pressure dominates—and vice versa.
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Pro Tip: Set your chart’s bottom margin to 0% under Canvas settings for seamless integration.
Zanger Volume Ratio (ZVR): Spot Explosive Moves Early
Inspired by legendary trader Dan Zanger, the Zanger Volume Ratio (ZVR) compares current cumulative volume to a historical average (default: 20 days). It helps identify days where trading interest surges—often preceding major moves.
Features:
- Displays % difference as columns or area charts
- Optional background coloring for unobtrusive monitoring
- Real-time dashboard table with customizable position and colors
A high ZVR value suggests strong institutional involvement. Many traders use this as a confirmation tool:
- High ZVR + breakout = strong continuation likely
- High ZVR + reversal pattern = potential trend change
Note: Best used on intraday charts only.
Volume Zones Internal Visualizer [LuxAlgo]: See Inside the Candle
This innovative tool reimagines candlesticks by visualizing internal volume distribution from lower timeframes.
Each candle shows:
- Transparent zone: Lowest volume area
- Solid zone: Highest volume concentration
- Peak Activity Level (PAL): The close of the LTF candle with the most volume
PALs extend into the future as horizontal lines—potential support/resistance zones. Once price crosses them, they’re removed.
Use this as a standalone candle type or alongside your main chart in a separate pane.
Settings include:
- Row size (controls profile granularity)
- Intrabar timeframe (e.g., 5m for a 1H chart)
- Number of PALs to display
It’s like having a footprint chart without needing order flow data.
TVMC: Composite Indicator with Technical Ratings
TVMC stands for Trend, Volume, Momentum, Composite—a holistic indicator that synthesizes four key dimensions of market behavior.
Components:
- Trend (MACD-based): Normalized to -1 to +1 scale
- Momentum (RSI): Detects overbought/oversold conditions
- Volume Confirmation: Validates trends with volume vs. SMA comparison
- Volatility Filter (ATR): Smooths noise during choppy markets
Signals are color-coded:
- Green above zero: Bullish momentum
- Red below zero: Bearish momentum
- Orange near zero: Neutral/consolidation
Horizontal zones at +30 and -30 mark strong momentum areas.
Fully customizable weights and parameters make it adaptable to any strategy. Ideal for swing and positional trading on H4 and D1 timeframes.
Comprehensive Volume & Metrics with Pre-Market Data
Get a full-day snapshot with this all-in-one metrics dashboard. It tracks:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Regular & Pre-Market Volume | From 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET |
| Dollar Volume | Volume × Close Price |
| RVOL Day / RVOL 90D | Relative volume vs. 2-day and 90-day averages |
| ADR & ATR | Volatility measures |
| RSI | With pre-market-aware calculation |
| QQQ % Change | Market sentiment proxy |
All metrics appear in toggleable tables—positioned at bottom-left or bottom-right—with customizable colors.
Pre-market RSI and dollar volume help assess early sentiment before the open—a critical edge for U.S. equity traders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the best volume indicator for day trading?
A: For intraday precision, Volume Delta with PVSRA and Zanger Volume Ratio are excellent choices due to their sensitivity to real-time buying/selling pressure and relative volume spikes.
Q: Can I use VWAP for swing trading?
A: Absolutely. The Multi-Timeframe VWAP Master Pro allows you to analyze weekly and monthly VWAPs—perfect for identifying medium- to long-term support and resistance zones.
Q: How does pre-market volume affect regular session trading?
A: High pre-market volume often indicates strong sentiment early. When combined with price action and RSI, it can predict gap continuations or reversals at the open.
Q: Is relative volume useful for crypto?
A: Yes. While crypto trades 24/7, comparing current volume to recent averages (e.g., last 20 days) still reveals unusual activity—just like ZVR does.
Q: Do these indicators work on mobile?
A: Most are compatible with TradingView’s mobile app, though complex dashboards may be easier to read on desktop.
Q: Can I combine multiple volume indicators?
A: Yes—but avoid redundancy. Pair a directional tool like Volume Delta with a composite like TVMC for balanced insight without clutter.
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By integrating these sophisticated volume indicators into your workflow, you move beyond price alone and start seeing the true drivers of market movement. Whether you're chasing momentum, validating breakouts, or anticipating reversals, understanding trading volume in context gives you a decisive advantage.