Accumulation, distribution, breakouts, and divergence.
| Concept | Explanation | |---|---| | On-Balance Volume (OBV) | Cumulative volume added on up periods and subtracted on down periods. | | OBV breakout | OBV moves beyond a prior range or trendline. | | OBV divergence | Price and OBV form opposing structures. | | Money Flow Index | A price-and-volume oscillator that estimates buying and selling pressure. | | Accumulation signal | Evidence that capital may be entering an asset. | | Distribution signal | Evidence that capital may be leaving an asset. |
Volume-based indicators depend on the quality and completeness of volume data. Crypto volume fragmented across venues can complicate interpretation.