OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
On Balance Volume (with Candles)
OBV+ is an enhanced On Balance Volume indicator that visualizes volume flow either as a line or candlestick-style OBV bars. It shows whether volume is accumulating or distributing, and includes optional moving-average smoothing and Bollinger Bands on OBV to identify trend direction, consolidation, and breakout strength.
Use-Cases
This indicator is especially useful for:
Bullish setup:
Price sideways + OBV rising → accumulation
Bearish setup:
Price rising + OBV flat/falling → distribution
Breakout confirmation:
Price breakout + OBV breaking BB → high conviction move
Options selling filter:
Flat OBV + compressed BB → range-bound market
Use-Cases
This indicator is especially useful for:
Bullish setup:
Price sideways + OBV rising → accumulation
Bearish setup:
Price rising + OBV flat/falling → distribution
Breakout confirmation:
Price breakout + OBV breaking BB → high conviction move
Options selling filter:
Flat OBV + compressed BB → range-bound market
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.