OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Updated TickCharts [crlmx]

Volume-based candlestick chart - each candle represents a fixed dollar volume, rather than a time interval. A configurable bar statistics table shows delta, CVD, and volume breakdowns per candle. Reveals market participation pace, institutional activity, and regime shifts through candle formation speed.
Key Features
Dollar volume threshold candles (default $1M)
Tick-accurate volume via TradingView footprint API (Premium or above)
Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows below candles
9 data types per row: Time, Volume, Delta, Buy, Sell, Delta %, Buy %, Sell %, Session CVD
Volume progress label showing dollar amount, threshold and percentage on the live candle
Streamlined input / UI brought to you by crlmx
Trading Applications
Volume candles compress during consolidation and expand during breakouts
Fast candle succession signals high participation; slow formation signals stalling
CVD tracks cumulative order flow direction across the visible range
Delta and CVD rows show buyer/seller dominance per candle
Recommended settings: Crypto (BTC/ETH): Candle Volume: $5M-$10M Index Futures (ES/NQ): Candle Volume: $1M-$2M
Commodities (Gold): Candle Volume: $500K-$1M
Version History
v0.42 (Latest - 07 Mar 2026)
Updated LTF Volume calculation to Footprint API
Added Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows and 9 data types
Added row customisation
Key Features
Dollar volume threshold candles (default $1M)
Tick-accurate volume via TradingView footprint API (Premium or above)
Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows below candles
9 data types per row: Time, Volume, Delta, Buy, Sell, Delta %, Buy %, Sell %, Session CVD
Volume progress label showing dollar amount, threshold and percentage on the live candle
Streamlined input / UI brought to you by crlmx
Trading Applications
Volume candles compress during consolidation and expand during breakouts
Fast candle succession signals high participation; slow formation signals stalling
CVD tracks cumulative order flow direction across the visible range
Delta and CVD rows show buyer/seller dominance per candle
Recommended settings: Crypto (BTC/ETH): Candle Volume: $5M-$10M Index Futures (ES/NQ): Candle Volume: $1M-$2M
Commodities (Gold): Candle Volume: $500K-$1M
Version History
v0.42 (Latest - 07 Mar 2026)
Updated LTF Volume calculation to Footprint API
Added Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows and 9 data types
Added row customisation
Release Notes
Volume-based candlestick chart - each candle represents a fixed dollar volume, rather than a time interval. A configurable bar statistics table shows delta, CVD, and volume breakdowns per candle. Reveals market participation pace, institutional activity, and regime shifts through candle formation speed.Key Features
Dollar volume threshold candles (default $1M)
Tick-accurate volume via TradingView footprint API (Premium or above)
Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows below candles
9 data types per row: Time, Volume, Delta, Buy, Sell, Delta %, Buy %, Sell %, Session CVD
Volume progress label showing dollar amount, threshold and percentage on the live candle
Streamlined input / UI brought to you by crlmx
Trading Applications
Volume candles compress during consolidation and expand during breakouts
Fast candle succession signals high participation; slow formation signals stalling
CVD tracks cumulative order flow direction across the visible range
Delta and CVD rows show buyer/seller dominance per candle
Recommended settings: Crypto (BTC/ETH): Candle Volume: $5M-$10M Index Futures (ES/NQ): Candle Volume: $1M-$2M
Commodities (Gold): Candle Volume: $500K-$1M
Version History
v0.58 (Latest - 10 Mar 2026)
Updated LTF Volume calculation to Footprint API
Added Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows and 9 data types
Added row customisation
Release Notes
Volume-based candlestick chart where each candle represents a fixed dollar volume threshold rather than a time interval.A configurable bar statistics table shows delta, CVD, and volume breakdowns per candle.
Reveals market participation pace, institutional activity, and regime shifts through candle formation speed.
Key Features
- Dollar volume threshold candles (default $1M)
- Tick-accurate volume via TradingView footprint API (Premium or above)
- Auto tick mode calculates optimal footprint row granularity per instrument, with manual override
- Bar statistics table with 6 configurable rows below candles (5 on by default)
- 9 data types per row: Time, Volume, Delta, Buy, Sell, Delta %, Buy %, Sell %, Session CVD
- Volume progress label showing dollar amount, threshold and percentage on the live candle
- Active ticks/row value shown in status line
- Streamlined input / UI brought to you by crlmx
Trading Applications
- Volume candles compress during consolidation and expand during breakouts
- Fast candle succession signals high participation; slow formation signals stalling
- CVD tracks cumulative order flow direction across the visible range
- Delta and CVD rows show buyer/seller dominance per candle
- Recommended settings:
Crypto (BTC/ETH): Candle Volume: $5M-$10M | Tick Mode: Auto
Index Futures (ES/NQ): Candle Volume: $1M-$2M | Tick Mode: Auto
Commodities (Gold): Candle Volume: $500K-$1M | Tick Mode: Auto
Version History
v0.59 (Latest - 10 Mar 2026)
- Renamed from TickCharts to FP Tick Chart
- Added Auto/Manual tick mode for footprint row granularity
- Default 5 rows on: Time, Session CVD, Delta, Buy, Sell
- Time row styled with light background for visual separation
- Ticks/row value displayed in status line
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.