OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Volume Surge by Mashrab

The "Volume Surge" indicator is like a simple market health checkup. It looks at how much of an asset (like a stock or crypto) is being traded right now and compares it to the recent past. Think of it as a way to quickly see if interest in that asset is suddenly spiking, fading, or staying the same.
The indicator shows this information in an easy-to-read table right on your chart.
How it works:
The indicator keeps track of two main things for you:
Current Volume: The total trading volume over the last "N" days (or whatever time period you choose).
Previous Volume: The total trading volume over the period right before that
Then, it gives you a summary:
The "Ratio" tells you how many times bigger or smaller the current volume is.
The "Percent Change" shows the percentage jump in volume.
How to use it:
This indicator helps you see when something interesting might be happening. Here are a few ways traders use it:
Confirm Breakouts: If a stock breaks above a key price level and the indicator shows a huge volume surge, it’s a stronger signal that the move is real and not a false alarm.
Spot Reversals: If a stock has been trending up but the volume starts to drop off, it could mean the trend is losing steam. A sudden, massive volume surge on a down day might indicate panic selling, which can sometimes happen right before the price turns around.
Check Trend Strength: A healthy trend usually has increasing volume going in the same direction. For example, if a stock is in an uptrend, you want to see lots of volume on the days it goes up.
This indicator isn't a crystal ball, but it's a great tool for understanding the "who" and "how much" behind a price move. It helps you see when a price change is backed by a lot of market activity, which often makes the move more trustworthy.
The indicator shows this information in an easy-to-read table right on your chart.
How it works:
The indicator keeps track of two main things for you:
Current Volume: The total trading volume over the last "N" days (or whatever time period you choose).
Previous Volume: The total trading volume over the period right before that
Then, it gives you a summary:
The "Ratio" tells you how many times bigger or smaller the current volume is.
The "Percent Change" shows the percentage jump in volume.
How to use it:
This indicator helps you see when something interesting might be happening. Here are a few ways traders use it:
Confirm Breakouts: If a stock breaks above a key price level and the indicator shows a huge volume surge, it’s a stronger signal that the move is real and not a false alarm.
Spot Reversals: If a stock has been trending up but the volume starts to drop off, it could mean the trend is losing steam. A sudden, massive volume surge on a down day might indicate panic selling, which can sometimes happen right before the price turns around.
Check Trend Strength: A healthy trend usually has increasing volume going in the same direction. For example, if a stock is in an uptrend, you want to see lots of volume on the days it goes up.
This indicator isn't a crystal ball, but it's a great tool for understanding the "who" and "how much" behind a price move. It helps you see when a price change is backed by a lot of market activity, which often makes the move more trustworthy.
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.