Plain English
Volume is the total amount of an asset traded in a given period — one hour, one day, one week. On a chart, it usually appears as bars beneath the price candles. High volume on a price move confirms that the move is being driven by real participation, not just thin liquidity.
How it actually works
A price rise on heavy volume is structurally different from a price rise on light volume. Heavy volume means many participants are actively buying at higher prices, which tends to validate the move. Light volume often means a few orders moved a thin order book and the move can reverse easily. Crypto traders watch volume to distinguish breakouts from fakeouts.
What it means for you
For members, volume is one of the cleanest signals of conviction. If a key price level is breaking on light volume, the move is fragile. If it is breaking on the highest volume of the month, the move has structural support.
We teach volume reading as a confirmation tool, not a primary signal. The discipline: never trust a price move that is not confirmed by volume.
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