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Volume Weighted MACD (Bollinger style)
This indicator implements a Volume-Weighted MACD inspired by John Bollinger’s approach.
Instead of using standard exponential moving averages, the MACD line is calculated with volume-weighted EMAs, giving more importance to price movements that occur with higher volume. The signal line remains a regular EMA of the VWMACD, preserving the classic MACD structure while adding volume confirmation.
How it works
Fast VWEMA = EMA(price × volume) / EMA(volume)
Slow VWEMA = EMA(price × volume) / EMA(volume)
VWMACD = Fast VWEMA − Slow VWEMA
Signal Line = Standard EMA of the VWMACD
Histogram = Difference between VWMACD and Signal
Purpose
The indicator helps answer a key question: Does volume support the trend?
If price moves are accompanied by strong volume, the VWMACD will reinforce the signal. If volume fades, underlying weakness becomes more visible.
Typical Use
Crossovers for timing entries and exits
Divergences to spot potential reversals
Histogram expansion/contraction to gauge momentum strength
This tool blends trend and momentum analysis with built-in volume weighting to reduce false signals caused by low-participation price moves.
Instead of using standard exponential moving averages, the MACD line is calculated with volume-weighted EMAs, giving more importance to price movements that occur with higher volume. The signal line remains a regular EMA of the VWMACD, preserving the classic MACD structure while adding volume confirmation.
How it works
Fast VWEMA = EMA(price × volume) / EMA(volume)
Slow VWEMA = EMA(price × volume) / EMA(volume)
VWMACD = Fast VWEMA − Slow VWEMA
Signal Line = Standard EMA of the VWMACD
Histogram = Difference between VWMACD and Signal
Purpose
The indicator helps answer a key question: Does volume support the trend?
If price moves are accompanied by strong volume, the VWMACD will reinforce the signal. If volume fades, underlying weakness becomes more visible.
Typical Use
Crossovers for timing entries and exits
Divergences to spot potential reversals
Histogram expansion/contraction to gauge momentum strength
This tool blends trend and momentum analysis with built-in volume weighting to reduce false signals caused by low-participation price moves.
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.