Volume & Volatility

Understanding participation, volatility expansion, and market conviction.

Part of Technical Analysis

What you will learn

This scope is designed to help you build a practical understanding of Volume & Volatility. Lessons move from core definitions to real-world context and common failure points.

Lessons

Reading in order is recommended, but each lesson stands on its own.

12 min read
Beginner

What Is Trading Volume?

A clear explanation of trading volume as a core element of technical analysis, how it appears on charts, what it reveals about market participation and volatility, and how to read it in practical chart contexts without implying trade decisions or strategies.

11 min read
Intermediate

Volume as Market Participation

An in-depth explanation of volume as a measure of market participation, how it appears on charts, and how it helps interpret price behavior in relation to volatility and liquidity conditions, without prescribing strategies or trades. It clarifies common contexts, data nuances, and practical examples for disciplined technical analysis.

10 min read
Intermediate

High Volume vs Low Volume

A clear, practice-oriented explanation of how high versus low trading volume relates to price behavior and volatility, how it appears on charts, and why market participants pay attention to it in technical analysis. The discussion focuses on definitions, chart interpretation, context, measurement, and limitations without prescribing strategies.

14 min read
Intermediate

Volume and Breakouts

An in-depth explanation of how volume and volatility relate to price breakouts, how these elements appear on charts, and why many market participants monitor them when interpreting price behavior. The focus is on definitions, chart context, and practical observations without strategies or recommendations.

12 min read
Intermediate

Volume in Trend Confirmation

An in-depth explanation of how volume confirms or contradicts price trends, how these patterns appear on charts, and why market participants study volume to interpret the strength and quality of price moves. The focus is on interpretation and context, not trading strategies.

12 min read
Intermediate

What Is Volatility?

Volatility describes the magnitude and variability of price changes over time. In technical analysis it frames how widely prices swing, how uncertain the path becomes, and how price behavior differs across regimes. This article defines volatility, shows how it appears on charts, explains why it matters, and illustrates common measures used by chart…

10 min read
Intermediate

Average True Range Explained

Average True Range (ATR) is a volatility indicator that summarizes how much price typically moves over a chosen window. It captures gaps as well as intraday highs and lows, appears as a single line beneath price charts, and helps interpret changing volatility regimes without implying direction.

12 min read
Intermediate

Volatility Expansion and Contraction

An in-depth explanation of volatility expansion and contraction in technical analysis, how these regimes appear on charts, and why they matter for interpreting price behavior and market context. The article clarifies measurement tools, volume relationships, and practical chart-reading considerations without offering trade setups or recommendations.

11 min read
Intermediate

Volatility and Risk

An academic overview of volatility and risk in technical analysis, explaining how price variability appears on charts, why it matters, and how volume context helps interpret market behavior without offering strategies or recommendations.','content':'Volatility is a central concept in technical analysis because it describes how widely and how quickl…

10 min read
Intermediate

Volume Spikes Explained

A rigorous explanation of volume spikes, how they appear on charts, why they matter for interpreting price behavior, and how to place them in practical chart context without implying trading recommendations or setups. Includes measurement methods, event-driven nuances, and common pitfalls.