How to Read Volume Like a Pro
Flow Intelligence — Article 10
What Volume Actually Tells You
Flow Intelligence — 10/6
Volume shows how much participation is happening at a given price. It reflects:
Price moves with volume = power
Price moves without volume = potential trap
3 Key Volume Concepts to Master
1. Breakout + Volume = Strength
When price breaks a range or level:
- High volume = strong move likely to continue
- Low volume = likely fakeout or trap
2. Exhaustion Volume
After a strong move:
3. Volume Clusters at Structure
When you see high volume in a tight range, it often signals:
- Accumulation (smart money building a position)
- Distribution (smart money unloading before reversal)
Look for breakouts after volume tightens.
Don’t Just Watch the Bars
Volume bars are helpful, but not everything. Focus on:
- Context (Where is this happening?)
- Timing (Session open? Close? Pre-market?)
- Structure (At key level? Inside range?)
Volume confirms or questions what price is doing.
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