Volume POC Heatmap
Indicator
3.41K downloads
Version 1.0, Feb 2025
Windows, Mac
5.0
Reviews: 4
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Volume POC Heatmap ๐Ÿ”ฅ

This indicator is a Volume Profile that displays the distribution of traded volume across different price levels during a specific period. Its main goal is to identify key support/resistance zones and areas where the market has shown the most interest (high buying/selling activity). Itโ€™s super useful for:

  1. Detecting the Point of Control (POC) ๐ŸŽฏ
    The price level with the highest volume, acting as a magnet for price action.
  2. Visualizing the Value Area (VA)
    The zone where a specific percentage of total volume is concentrated (e.g., 70%), indicating balance between buyers and sellers.
  3. Differentiating Bullish and Bearish Volume ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ“‰
    Shows where buying power vs. selling pressure accumulates.

๐Ÿง  Key Logic & Calculations ๐Ÿ”ข

  1. Price Range Division ๐Ÿ“
    • The price range (from the lowest to the highest in the last B Bars ) is divided into Volume Cells (CNum) .
      Example: If CNum = 33 , the range is split into 33 equidistant levels.
  2. Volume Distribution by Level ๐Ÿ“Š
    • For each bar in the historical data:
      • The volume associated with the body (difference between open and close) and wicks (highs and lows) is calculated.
      • The volume is proportionally distributed across the price cells intersected by the bar.
        Example: If a green (bullish) bar covers 3 cells, the volume is assigned mainly to those cells as "bullish volume."
  3. Point of Control (POC) Calculation ๐ŸŽฏ
    • The POC is the cell with the highest accumulated volume, representing the price where there was the most consensus between buyers and sellers.
  4. Value Area (VA) Calculation ๐Ÿ”„
    • Expands from the POC upwards/downwards until it encompasses the specified % of total volume (e.g., 70%).
      Example: If the VA ranges from 100 to 105 , it means 70% of the volume was traded within that range.
  5. Visual Normalization ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ
    • Volumes are scaled using a Scale Factor to adjust the width of the bars on the chart, making visualization easier.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Key of the Volume POC Heatmap ๐Ÿ’ก

  1. Lack of Context in Traditional Volume Indicators ๐Ÿค”
    Classic volume indicators (like bar-by-bar volume) donโ€™t show where the volume was traded. This indicator maps volume by price level, solving that issue.
  2. Organic Support/Resistance Identification ๐Ÿš€
    Zones with high volume act as dynamic support/resistance, more reliable than static lines.
  3. Detection of Imbalances โš–๏ธ
    Areas with predominantly bullish or bearish volume signal potential breakouts or reversals.

๐Ÿ’ก Practical Use in Trading ๐Ÿ“ˆ

  1. POC as a Zone of Interest ๐ŸŽฏ
    • If the price approaches the POC, expect reactions like bounces or consolidations.
  2. Value Area (VA) as a Balance Zone ๐Ÿ”„
    • If the price is outside the VA, it tends to return to it (magnetic effect).
    • If the price is inside the VA, it may indicate consolidation.
  3. Bullish/Bearish Volume as Confirmation ๐Ÿ”
    • A spike in bullish volume at resistance suggests a potential breakout.
    • High bearish volume at support indicates a possible breakdown.

๐ŸŒŸ Example ๐Ÿ“Š

Parameters Used (Visible & Configurable by the User):

  • Bars Back = 55 โ†’ Number of historical bars analyzed.
  • Volume Cells = 33 โ†’ Number of divisions/cells in the price range.
  • Value Area Volume % = 70 โ†’ Percentage of volume defining the Value Area.

Situation:

  • The price breaks through a technical support level, but the volume in that zone is low (according to the profile).
  • Later, the price returns to the Value Area (VA) defined by 70% of the total volume.

Interpretation:

  • The breakout was false (due to low volume in the breakout zone).
  • The market seeks to rebalance within the Value Area , where thereโ€™s higher activity (high volume density).

Action:

  • Look for buying opportunities near the lower limit of the VA or the POC, as these are zones of high interest for market participants.


Summary

AI summary
Volume POC Heatmap is a volume profile indicator that visualizes the distribution of traded volume across price levels over a specified historical period. It identifies key market areas such as the Point of Control (POC)โ€”the price level with the highest traded volumeโ€”and the Value Area (VA), which encompasses a configurable percentage (e.g., 70%) of total volume, indicating zones of buyer-seller balance. The indicator differentiates bullish and bearish volume by distributing volume proportionally across price cells intersected by each bar, highlighting areas of buying power versus selling pressure.
Key functionalities include:
- Division of the price range into multiple volume cells for detailed volume mapping.
- Calculation of POC as the volume consensus price.
- Determination of the Value Area around the POC.
- Visual normalization of volume bars for clearer chart representation.
This tool addresses the limitation of traditional volume indicators by showing where volume was traded rather than just total volume per bar. It helps identify dynamic support and resistance zones based on volume concentration and detects volume imbalances that may signal potential breakouts or reversals. Traders can use it to anticipate price reactions near the POC and VA, aiding in decision-making for entries and exits. Configurable parameters include the number of historical bars analyzed, volume cells, and the percentage defining the Value Area.
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September 7, 2025
Me gusta por la forma en que representa los datos, un poco molesto con el parpadeo, pero es soportable. ๐Ÿ˜€
July 9, 2025
Pros: Visualizes volume concentration and POC zones as a heatmap. Helps spot high-interest price levels. Stable performance, easy to use. Cons: No tooltips or alerts. Limited customization for transparency and color. Requires other tools for precise trading signals.
June 22, 2025
June 17, 2025
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