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Price x Volume - Highs with Step Connection + DryUp# Price x Volume — Qullamaggie Dry-Up Edition (PxV High+DryUp)
## Overview
This indicator tracks **Price × Volume (trading value)** instead of raw volume, giving you a true picture of how much money is flowing into a stock. Built on top of that, it detects **Qullamaggie-style volume dry-up zones** — the quiet consolidation periods that often precede explosive breakouts.
If you follow momentum breakout strategies inspired by Kristjan Qullamaggie, this tool was built for you.
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## 🔍 What It Does
### 1. Price × Volume (PxV) Bars
- Plots trading value (Close × Volume) as colored columns — **green** for up candles, **red** for down candles.
- A **20-day SMA** (yellow line) provides a smoothed baseline of average trading activity.
### 2. All-Time High Step Connection
- Tracks all-time PxV highs and draws a **step-line connection** between them — making it instantly clear when a stock is printing record-level trading activity.
- Each new high is connected with a horizontal → vertical → horizontal "staircase" pattern for clean visual reference.
### 3. Qullamaggie Volume Dry-Up Detection
The core feature. The indicator identifies when trading value dries up after a significant price move — a classic precursor to the next leg up.
**How it works:**
- Calculates the **highest PxV within the last 40 bars** as the benchmark.
- 🟣 **Normal Dry-Up** (purple background): Current PxV drops below **50%** of the 40-bar peak for 3+ consecutive bars.
- 🔵 **Extreme Dry-Up** (blue background): Current PxV drops below **30%** of the 40-bar peak — signaling a deeply quiet, coiled setup.
- Both require a **prior price run-up of 20%+ within 50 bars** — ensuring you're only watching for dry-ups that matter (after momentum, not during dead sideways action).
### 4. Breakout Detection (BO!)
- After a qualified dry-up, if PxV surges above **1.5× the 20-day SMA** on a green candle within 10 bars — a **"BO!" marker** appears.
- This flags the exact moment money floods back in — a potential entry signal.
### 5. 30-Bar Peak Reference Lines
- An **orange vertical line** marks the highest PxV bar in the last 30 bars.
- An **orange horizontal line** extends from that peak at 20% level — a quick visual gauge of how suppressed current activity is relative to the recent peak.
### 6. Real-Time Info Table
A compact table in the top-right corner displays:
| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| PxV / 40-Bar Max | Current trading value as % of recent peak |
| PxV / MA Ratio | Current value vs. moving average |
| Consecutive Dry Bars | How many bars the dry-up has lasted |
| Prior Run-Up % | Price appreciation in the lookback period |
| Dry-Up Status | Normal 🟣, Extreme 🔵, or None |
| BO Ready | Whether a breakout watch is active ⚡ |
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## ⚙️ Fully Customizable Settings
Every parameter is adjustable via the Settings panel:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| Dry-Up Lookback | 40 bars | Period for calculating peak PxV |
| Normal Threshold | 50% | PxV below this % of peak = dry-up |
| Extreme Threshold | 30% | PxV below this % of peak = extreme dry-up |
| Min Consecutive Bars | 3 | Required consecutive dry bars |
| Prior Run-Up Period | 50 bars | Lookback for price appreciation check |
| Min Run-Up % | 20% | Minimum price move to qualify dry-up |
| Breakout Multiplier | 1.5× | PxV surge above MA to trigger BO signal |
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## 💡 How to Use
### For Swing Traders (Qullamaggie-style)
1. **Scan for purple/blue zones** on daily charts — these are your watchlist candidates.
2. Wait for the **"BO!" signal** or manually confirm a breakout with price action.
3. Use the **info table** to monitor dry-up depth in real time.
### For Day Traders
- Shorten the dry-up lookback (e.g., 10–20 bars) and min bars (e.g., 2) on intraday timeframes.
- Use breakout signals for momentum entries.
### For Position Traders
- Increase the prior run-up period (e.g., 100 bars) and run-up % (e.g., 30–50%) to filter for only the strongest setups.
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## 🧠 Why Price × Volume Instead of Raw Volume?
A $10 stock trading 1M shares is NOT the same as a $500 stock trading 1M shares. Raw volume ignores price — **PxV captures the actual dollar flow**, making it far more meaningful for:
- Comparing activity across different price levels of the same stock
- Detecting genuine institutional participation
- Identifying true dry-ups (not just low share count days on a stock that gapped up 200%)
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## 📌 Recommended For
- **Momentum breakout traders** following Qullamaggie / Mark Minervini methodology
- **Swing traders** looking for low-risk consolidation entries
- Anyone who wants a **smarter volume indicator** that tracks real money flow
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## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool, not financial advice. Always combine with price action analysis, proper risk management, and your own due diligence. Past patterns do not guarantee future results.
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Momentum Variance OscillatorWhat MVO measures:
-PV (Price-Volume) Oscillator – how far price is from a volatility-scaled basis, then weighted by relative volume.
- > 0 = bullish pressure; < 0 = bearish pressure.
-|PV| larger ⇒ stronger momentum.
-Signal line (EMA of PV) – a smoother track of PV; crossings flag momentum shifts.
-Zero line gradient – instantly shows direction (greenish bull / reddish bear) and strength (paler → stronger).
-Extreme bands (±obLevel) – “hot zone” thresholds; being beyond them = exceptional push.
-Variance histogram – MACD-like view (PV minus slower PV-EMA) to see thrust building vs. fading.
-(Optional) Bar coloring & background tint – paints price bars and/or the panel on key events so you can read the regime at a glance.
-Auto-Tune – searches a grid of (obLevel, weakLvl) pairs and (optionally) auto-applies the best, ranked by CAGR vs. drawdown.
Core signals & how to trade them:
1) Define the regime:
-Bullish regime: PV above 0 and/or PV above Signal; zero line is in bull gradient.
-Bearish regime: PV below 0 and/or PV below Signal; zero line is in bear gradient.
-Action: Prefer trades with the regime (avoid fading strong color/strength unless you have a clear reversal setup).
2) Entries:
Momentum entry:
-Long: PV crosses above Signal while PV > 0.
-Short: PV crosses below Signal while PV < 0.
Breakout/acceleration:
-Long add-on: PV crosses above +obLevel (extreme top) and holds.
-Short add-on: PV crosses below −obLevel (extreme bottom) and holds.
-Histogram confirm: Growing bars in your direction = thrust improving; shrinking/flip = thrust stalling.
3) Exits / risk:
-Soft exit / tighten stops: PV loses the extreme and re-enters inside, or histogram fades/turns against you.
-Hard exit / reverse: Opposite PV↔Signal crossover and PV crosses the zero line.
-Weak zone filter: If |PV| < weakLvl, treat signals as lower quality (smaller size or skip).
4) Practical setup - Suggested defaults (good starting point):
-Signal length: 26
-Volume power: 0.50
-obLevel (extreme): 2.00
-weakLvl: 0.75
-Show histogram & dots: On
-Auto-Tune (recommended)
-Turn Auto-Select Best ON. MVO will scan obLevel 1.50→3.00 (step 0.05) and weakLvl 0.50→1.00 (step 0.05), then use the top-ranked pair (CAGR/(1+MDD)).
-If you want to see the top combos, enable the Optimizer Table (Top-3).
5) Visual options
-Bar Colors: Regime+Strength – bars follow the zero-line gradient (great for quick read).
-Extremes – paint only when beyond ±obLevel.
-Cross Signals – paint only on the bar that crosses an extreme.
-Background on breach: A one-bar tint when PV crosses an extreme.
6) Example playbook:
Long setup:
-Zero line shows bull gradient and PV > 0.
-PV crosses above Signal (entry).
-If PV drives above +obLevel, consider add-on; trail under the last minor swing or use ATR.
-Exit/trim on PV crossing below Signal or histogram turning negative; flatten on a drop through 0.
Short setup mirrors the above on the bear side.
7) Tips to avoid common traps:
-Don’t fade strong extremes without clear confirmation (e.g., PV re-entering inside + histogram flip).
-Respect the weak zone: if |PV| < weakLvl, signals are fragile—size down or wait.
-Align with structure: higher-timeframe trend and SR improve expectancy.
-Instrument personality matters: use Auto-Tune or re-calibrate obLevel/weakLvl across assets/timeframes.
8) Alerts you can set:
-Bull Signal X – PV crossed above Signal
-Bear Signal X – PV crossed below Signal
-Bull Baseline X – PV crossed above 0
-Bear Baseline X – PV crossed below 0 Indicator
Volume Profile [ActiveQuants]The Volume Profile indicator visualizes the distribution of trading volume across price levels over a user-defined historical period. It identifies key liquidity zones, including the Point of Control (POC) (price level with the highest volume) and the Value Area (price range containing a specified percentage of total volume). This tool is ideal for traders analyzing support/resistance levels, market sentiment , and potential price reversals .
█ CORE METHODOLOGY
Vertical Price Rows: Divides the price range of the selected lookback period into equal-height rows.
Volume Aggregation: Accumulates bullish/bearish or total volume within each price row.
POC: The row with the highest total volume.
Value Area: Expands from the POC until cumulative volume meets the user-defined threshold (e.g., 70%).
Dynamic Visualization: Rows are plotted as horizontal boxes with widths proportional to their volume.
█ KEY FEATURES
- Customizable Lookback & Resolution
Adjust the historical period ( Lookback ) and granularity ( Number of Rows ) for precise analysis.
- Configurable Profile Width & Horizontal Offset
Control the relative horizontal length of the profile rows, and set the distance from the current bar to the POC row’s anchor.
Important: Do not set the horizontal offset too high. Indicators cannot be plotted more than 500 bars into the future.
- Value Area & POC Highlighting
Set the percentage of total volume required to form the Value Area , ensuring that key volume levels are clearly identified.
Value Area rows are colored distinctly, while the POC is marked with a bold line.
- Flexible Display Options
Show bullish/bearish volume splits or total volume.
Place the profile on the right or left of the chart.
- Gradient Coloring
Rows fade in color intensity based on their relative volume strength .
- Real-Time Adjustments
Modify horizontal offset, profile width, and appearance without reloading.
█ USAGE EXAMPLES
Example 1: Basic Volume Profile with Value Area
Settings:
Lookback: 500 bars
Number of Rows: 100
Value Area: 70%
Display Type: Up/Down
Placement: Right
Image Context:
The profile appears on the right side of the chart. The POC (orange line) marks the highest volume row. Value Area rows (green/red) extend above/below the POC, containing 70% of total volume.
Example 2: Total Volume with Gradient Colors
Settings:
Lookback: 800 bars
Number of Rows: 100
Profile Width: 60
Horizontal Offset: 20
Display Type: Total
Gradient Colors: Enabled
Image Context:
Rows display total volume in a single color with gradient transparency. Darker rows indicate higher volume concentration.
Example 3: Left-Aligned Profile with Narrow Value Area
Settings:
Lookback: 600 bars
Number of Rows: 100
Profile Width: 45
Horizontal Offset: 500
Value Area: 50%
Profile Placement: Left
Image Context:
The profile shifts to the left, with a tighter Value Area (50%).
█ USER INPUTS
Calculation Settings
Lookback: Historical bars analyzed (default: 500).
Number of Rows: Vertical resolution of the profile (default: 100).
Profile Width: Horizontal length of rows (default: 50).
Horizontal Offset: Distance from the current bar to the POC (default: 50).
Value Area (%): Cumulative volume threshold for the Value Area (default: 70%).
Volume Display: Toggle between Up/Down (bullish/bearish) or Total volume.
Profile Placement: Align profile to the Right or Left of the chart.
Appearance
Rows Border: Customize border width/color.
Gradient Colors: Enable fading color effects.
Value Area Colors: Set distinct colors for bullish and bearish Value Area rows.
POC Line: Adjust color, width, and visibility.
█ CONCLUSION
The Volume Profile indicator provides a dynamic, customizable view of market liquidity. By highlighting the POC and Value Area, traders can identify high-probability reversal zones, gauge market sentiment, and align entries/exits with key volume levels.
█ IMPORTANT NOTES
⚠ Lookback Period: Shorter lookbacks prioritize recent activity but may omit critical levels.
⚠ Horizontal Offset Limitation: Avoid excessively high offsets (e.g., close to ±300). PulseWire restricts plotting indicators more than 500 bars into the future, which may truncate or hide the profile.
⚠ Risk Management: While the indicator highlights areas of concentrated volume, always use it in combination with other technical analysis tools and proper risk management techniques.
█ RISK DISCLAIMER
Trading involves substantial risk. The Volume Profile highlights historical liquidity but does not predict future price movements. Always use stop-loss orders and confirm signals with additional analysis. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Price & Volume Profile (Expo)█ Overview
The Price & Volume Profile provides a holistic perspective on market dynamics by simultaneously tracking price action and trading volume across a range of price levels. So it is not only a volume-based indicator but also a price-based one. In addition to illustrating volume distribution, it quantifies how frequently the price has fallen within a particular range, thus offering a holistic perspective on market dynamics.
This unique and comprehensive approach to market analysis by considering both price action and trading volume, two crucial dimensions of market activity. Its distinctive methodology offers several advantages:
Holistic Market View: By simultaneously tracking the frequency of specific price ranges (Price Profile) and the volume traded at those ranges (Volume Profile), this indicator provides a more complete picture of market behavior. It shows not only where the market is trading but also how much it's trading, reflecting both price acceptance levels and market participation intensity.
Point of Control (POC): The POC, as highlighted by this indicator, serves as a significant reference point for traders. It identifies the price level with the highest trading activity, thus indicating a strong consensus among market participants about the asset's fair value. Observing how price interacts with the POC can offer valuable insights into market sentiment and potential trend reversals.
Support and Resistance Levels: Price levels with high trading activity often act as support or resistance in future price movements. The indicator visually represents these levels, enabling traders to anticipate potential price reactions.
Price Profile
Price and Volume Profile
█ Calculations
The algorithm analyzes both trade frequency and volume across different price levels. It identifies these levels within the visible chart range, then examines each bar to determine if the selected price falls within these levels. If so, it increases a counter and adds the trading volume. This process repeats across the visible range and is visualized as a horizontal histogram, each bar representing a price level and the bar length reflecting trade frequency and volume. Additionally, it calculates the Point of Control (POC), signifying the price level with the highest activity.
In summary: The histogram presents a dual perspective - not only the traded volume at each price level but also the frequency of the price hitting each range. The longer the bar, the more times the price has frequented that specific range, revealing key insights into price behavior and acceptance levels. These frequently visited areas often emerge as strong support or resistance zones, helping traders navigate market movements.
Please note that the indicator adjusts to the visible price range, making it adaptable to changing market conditions. This dynamic analysis can provide more relevant and timely information than static indicators.
█ How to use
This indicator is beneficial for traders as it offers insights into the distribution of trading activity across different price levels. It helps identify key areas of support and resistance and gives a visual representation of market sentiment and liquidity.
The point of control (POC) , which is the price level with the highest traded volume or frequency count, becomes even more crucial in this context. It marks the price at which the most trading activity occurred, signaling a strong consensus among market participants about the asset's fair value. If the market price deviates significantly from the POC, it could suggest an overbought or oversold condition, potentially leading to a price reversion.
Fair Price Areas/gaps are specific price levels or zones where an asset has spent limited time in the past. These areas are considered interesting or significant because they may have an impact on future price action.
Similar to the concept of fair value gaps, which refers to discrepancies between an asset's market price and its estimated intrinsic value, Fair Price Areas/gaps focus on price levels that have been relatively underutilized in terms of trading activity. When an asset's price reaches a Fair Price Area/gap, traders and investors pay attention because they expect the price to react in some way. The rationale behind this concept is that price tends to gravitate towards areas where it has spent less time in the past, as the market perceives them as significant levels.
█ Settings
The indicator is customizable, allowing users to define the number of price levels (rows), the offset, the data source, and whether to display volume or frequency count. It also adjusts dynamically to the visible price range on the chart, ensuring that the analysis remains relevant and timely with changing market conditions.
Source: The price to use for the calculation. Typically, this is the closing price. By considering the user-selected Source (typically the closing price), the indicator determines the frequency with which the price lands within each designated price level (row) over the selected period. In essence, the indicator provides a count of bars where the Source price falls within each range, essentially creating a "Price Profile."
Row Size: The number of price levels (rows) to divide the visible price range into.
Display: Choose whether to display the number of bars ("Counter") or the total volume ("Volume") for each price level.
Offset: The distance of the histogram from the price chart.
Point of Control (POC): If enabled, the indicator will highlight the price level with the most activity.
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Freedom of MovementFreedom of Movement Indicator
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In “Evidence-Based Support & Resistance” article, author Melvin Dickover introduces two new indicators to help traders note support and resistance areas by identifying supply and demand pools. Here you can find the support-resistance technical indicator called "Freedom of Movement".
The indicator takes into account price-volume behavior in order to detect points where movement of price is suddenly restricted, the possible supply and demand pools. These points are also marked by Defended Price Lines (DPLs).
DPLs are horizontal lines that run across the chart at levels defined by following conditions:
* Overlapping bars: If the indicator spike (i.e., indicator is above 2.0 or a custom value) corresponds to a price bar overlapping the previous one, the previous close can be used as the DPL value.
* Very large bars: If the indicator spike corresponds to a price bar of a large size, use its close price as the DPL value.
* Gapping bars: If the indicator spike corresponds to a price bar gapping from the previous bar, the DPL value will depend on the gap size. Small gaps can be ignored: the author suggests using the previous close as the DPL value. When the gap is big, the close of the latter bar is used instead.
* Clustering spikes: If the indicator spikes come in clusters, use the extreme close or open price of the bar corresponding to the last or next to last spike in cluster.
DPLs can be used as support and resistance levels. In order confirm and refine them, FoM (Freedom of Movement) is used along with the Relative Volume Indicator (RVI), which you can find here:
Clustering spikes provide the strongest DPLs while isolated spikes can be used to confirm and refine those provided by the RVI. Coincidence of spikes of the two indicator can be considered a sign of greater strength of the DPL.
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