OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Volume Spike Filter
### Volume Spike Detector with Alerts
**Overview:**
This indicator helps traders quickly identify unusual spikes in trading volume by comparing the current volume against a simple moving average (SMA) threshold. It's particularly useful for beginners seeking clear signals of increased market activity.
**Settings:**
* **SMA Length:** Defines the period for calculating the average volume (default = 20).
* **Multiplier:** Determines how much the volume must exceed the SMA to be considered a spike (default = 1.5).
* **Highlight Spikes:** Toggle to visually highlight spikes on the chart (default = enabled).
**Signals:**
* 🟩 **Highlighted Background:** Indicates a volume spike that surpasses the defined threshold.
* 🏷️ **"Vol Spike" Label:** Clearly marks the exact bar of the spike for quick reference.
**Usage:**
Use these clear volume spike alerts to identify potential trading opportunities, confirmations, or shifts in market momentum. Combine this with other technical indicators for enhanced analysis.
**Overview:**
This indicator helps traders quickly identify unusual spikes in trading volume by comparing the current volume against a simple moving average (SMA) threshold. It's particularly useful for beginners seeking clear signals of increased market activity.
**Settings:**
* **SMA Length:** Defines the period for calculating the average volume (default = 20).
* **Multiplier:** Determines how much the volume must exceed the SMA to be considered a spike (default = 1.5).
* **Highlight Spikes:** Toggle to visually highlight spikes on the chart (default = enabled).
**Signals:**
* 🟩 **Highlighted Background:** Indicates a volume spike that surpasses the defined threshold.
* 🏷️ **"Vol Spike" Label:** Clearly marks the exact bar of the spike for quick reference.
**Usage:**
Use these clear volume spike alerts to identify potential trading opportunities, confirmations, or shifts in market momentum. Combine this with other technical indicators for enhanced analysis.
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.