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Volume Variance Suppression
Volume Variance Suppression Indicator
This indicator measures the variance of traded volume over a rolling window to detect periods of participation compression.
When volume variance falls below a defined threshold, it signals:
Reduced initiative order flow
Dominance of passive liquidity
Market balance / consolidation rather than trend
These suppression phases often precede volatility expansion, failed auctions, or impulsive moves, as liquidity builds and positioning becomes crowded.
The indicator is not directional and should be used as a market state filter, not a standalone signal. It helps distinguish balance vs expansion regimes and improves trade selection by aligning strategies with the current microstructural environment.
This indicator measures the variance of traded volume over a rolling window to detect periods of participation compression.
When volume variance falls below a defined threshold, it signals:
Reduced initiative order flow
Dominance of passive liquidity
Market balance / consolidation rather than trend
These suppression phases often precede volatility expansion, failed auctions, or impulsive moves, as liquidity builds and positioning becomes crowded.
The indicator is not directional and should be used as a market state filter, not a standalone signal. It helps distinguish balance vs expansion regimes and improves trade selection by aligning strategies with the current microstructural environment.
Open-source script
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Disclaimer
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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.