OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Volume vs Price Impact Z-Score
Volume vs Price Impact Z‑Score
This indicator measures how disproportionate the traded volume is relative to the price movement of a candle.
Step 1: Volume-to-Price Impact (VPI)
VPI = Volume / (abs(Close - Open) + ε)
(or optionally using High - Low as the price range)
Step 2: Z‑Score Standardization
Z = (VPI - SMA(VPI, length)) / STDEV(VPI, length)
Interpretation:
Z > 2 → High volume with little price movement → possible absorption (accumulation/distribution).
Z < -2 → Large price move with low volume → weak or illiquid move (potential false breakout).
Use cases:
Detecting accumulation/distribution phases.
Highlighting false breakouts or weak price moves.
Supporting entry/exit decisions based on market efficiency (volume vs. price impact).
This indicator measures how disproportionate the traded volume is relative to the price movement of a candle.
Step 1: Volume-to-Price Impact (VPI)
VPI = Volume / (abs(Close - Open) + ε)
(or optionally using High - Low as the price range)
Step 2: Z‑Score Standardization
Z = (VPI - SMA(VPI, length)) / STDEV(VPI, length)
Interpretation:
Z > 2 → High volume with little price movement → possible absorption (accumulation/distribution).
Z < -2 → Large price move with low volume → weak or illiquid move (potential false breakout).
Use cases:
Detecting accumulation/distribution phases.
Highlighting false breakouts or weak price moves.
Supporting entry/exit decisions based on market efficiency (volume vs. price impact).
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.