OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Buy/Sell Volume Tracker [wjdtks255]
Indicator Description
Function: Separates buy and sell volume based on candle direction (close ≥ open) and displays the buy−sell difference (hist_val) as a histogram.
Visuals: Buy/sell bars are distinguished by user-selectable colors and opacity; two moving averages (MA1 and MA2) are shown to smooth the flow.
Meaning: A positive histogram indicates buy dominance; a negative histogram indicates sell dominance.
Limitation: The current separation is estimated from candle direction and may differ from execution-side (tick/trade-side) based data.
Trading Rules (Summary)
Conservative trend-following long
Entry: Enter long when hist_val turns above 0 and MA1 crosses MA2 from below.
Stop-loss: Exit if hist_val falls back below 0 or MA1 drops below MA2.
Take-profit: Use a risk:reward of 1:1.5 or set targets based on ATR.
Short-term rebound long
Entry: Enter a short-term long when a large negative histogram region begins to narrow and shows a recovery sign.
Stop-loss: Exit if hist_val drops below the previous low or bearish candles continue.
Take-profit: Prefer quick partial profit-taking.
Short (sell) strategy
Entry: Enter short when hist_val falls below 0 and MA1 crosses MA2 from above.
Stop-loss / Take-profit: Apply the inverse rules of the long strategy.
Filters and risk management
Volume filter: Only accept signals when volume exceeds a fraction of average volume to reduce noise.
Entry strength: Require |hist_val| to exceed a historical average threshold (e.g., avg(|hist_val|, N) × factor) to strengthen signals.
Position sizing: Size positions so that account risk per trade is within limits (e.g., 1–2% of account equity).
Timeframe: Use short timeframes for scalping and 1h+ for swing trading.
Function: Separates buy and sell volume based on candle direction (close ≥ open) and displays the buy−sell difference (hist_val) as a histogram.
Visuals: Buy/sell bars are distinguished by user-selectable colors and opacity; two moving averages (MA1 and MA2) are shown to smooth the flow.
Meaning: A positive histogram indicates buy dominance; a negative histogram indicates sell dominance.
Limitation: The current separation is estimated from candle direction and may differ from execution-side (tick/trade-side) based data.
Trading Rules (Summary)
Conservative trend-following long
Entry: Enter long when hist_val turns above 0 and MA1 crosses MA2 from below.
Stop-loss: Exit if hist_val falls back below 0 or MA1 drops below MA2.
Take-profit: Use a risk:reward of 1:1.5 or set targets based on ATR.
Short-term rebound long
Entry: Enter a short-term long when a large negative histogram region begins to narrow and shows a recovery sign.
Stop-loss: Exit if hist_val drops below the previous low or bearish candles continue.
Take-profit: Prefer quick partial profit-taking.
Short (sell) strategy
Entry: Enter short when hist_val falls below 0 and MA1 crosses MA2 from above.
Stop-loss / Take-profit: Apply the inverse rules of the long strategy.
Filters and risk management
Volume filter: Only accept signals when volume exceeds a fraction of average volume to reduce noise.
Entry strength: Require |hist_val| to exceed a historical average threshold (e.g., avg(|hist_val|, N) × factor) to strengthen signals.
Position sizing: Size positions so that account risk per trade is within limits (e.g., 1–2% of account equity).
Timeframe: Use short timeframes for scalping and 1h+ for swing trading.
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.