What does volume tell you?

Volume is the amount of an asset traded over a period. It measures participation: how many buyers and sellers are actually behind a price move.

Volume confirms moves

A price move on high volume reflects broad conviction and tends to be more durable. The same move on thin volume is easier to reverse.

Spikes mark turning points

A sudden volume spike often marks a moment of decision, a breakout, a capitulation, or a reversal, as many participants act at once.

Set an alert

You can set a volume alert to catch unusual activity on an instrument you follow. This is available on the free plan.