OBV (On-Balance Volume)

On-Balance Volume — equity cumulative volume flow.

What is OBV?

On-Balance Volume is a cumulative indicator that adds volume on up days and subtracts on down days, showing smart money accumulation or distribution.

Interpretation

  • Rising OBV: Accumulation (smart money buying)
  • Falling OBV: Distribution (smart money selling)
  • OBV Breakout: Confirms price breakout

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  • Rising OBV + flat price = accumulation
  • Falling OBV + rising price = distribution

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