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Volume vs MA20 Multiple

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Volume vs MA20 Multiple

This indicator shows how the current candle’s volume compares to its moving average volume.

Instead of only displaying raw volume, it calculates a volume multiple relative to the selected volume moving average, for example:

  • 1.0x = current volume equals the volume moving average
  • 1.2x = current volume is 20% above average
  • 1.5x = current volume is 50% above average
  • 2.0x = current volume is twice the average volume


The default setting uses a 20-period volume moving average, which means:

  • on the 1H chart, it compares the current hourly volume to the average of the last 20 hourly candles
  • on the daily chart, it compares the current daily volume to the average of the last 20 daily candles
  • on any timeframe, it automatically adapts to the selected chart timeframe


This makes it easier to judge whether a breakout, reversal, or pullback move is supported by meaningful volume.

How I use it

For breakout trades, I usually want to see price breaking above a key level while volume is clearly above average.

Typical interpretation:

  • Below 1.0x: weak / below-average volume
  • Around 1.0x: normal volume
  • 1.2x – 1.5x: increased volume, potential confirmation
  • 1.5x – 2.0x: strong volume confirmation
  • Above 2.0x: very strong participation


The indicator can display both the multiple and the percentage above the moving average, making it useful for quickly validating whether a price move has real participation behind it.

  • Best used for
  • Breakout confirmation
  • Pullback entries
  • Reversal setups
  • Intraday momentum analysis
  • Comparing volume strength across different timeframes


This indicator is not a standalone buy or sell signal. It is intended to be used together with price action, support/resistance, trend structure, and risk management.

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