Technical Definition

Volume

Volume measures the total amount of an asset traded within a specific time period.

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✦ Key Insight

It confirms the strength of price movements.

✕ Common Misconceptions

Ignoring volume

Trading low-volume assets

Misreading volume spikes

Detailed Explanation

How It Works

  • High volume → strong move

  • Low volume → weak or unreliable move

FAQs

Q: Is volume more important than price?
Both must be analyzed together.

In Practice

“BTC breakout with high volume → likely continuation”

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