Dollar Volume

The Dollar Volume indicator enhances traditional volume analysis by showing not only the number of shares traded, but also the actual capital exchanged per bar. Using the formula
(High+Low)/2×Volume, it calculates dollar volume to give a clearer picture of real market participation. This approach helps traders identify where significant money is flowing—an important distinction when evaluating the strength of price moves or spotting potential institutional activity.

Volume bars are color-coded based on price direction, and a 50-period Volume Moving Average (VMA)—set to 50 by default—is plotted as a baseline to define “normal” volume levels. When a bar's volume exceeds this average by a user-defined multiple (default is 2×), it is highlighted: blue by default when volume is bullish and elevated, and maroon when bearish and elevated. This makes it easy to spot unusual or high-impact volume spikes at a glance, especially during potential breakout or reversal setups.

In the top-right corner of the chart, a compact display—highlighted in purple by default—shows the current dollar volume, with the option to toggle and view the average dollar volume instead. Meanwhile, the Y-axis continues to show raw share volume, giving you access to both perspectives side by side. With its combination of real capital flow, visual volume signals, and customizable thresholds, the Dollar Volume indicator is a practical and powerful tool for confirming price action, identifying accumulation, and monitoring momentum shifts.