Publication:16.09.2026Volume Extremes & Setup Markers
- Category: Algotrading
- Asset class: Futures, Stocks, Cryptocurrencies
Description
The indicator identifies abnormal volume activity and highlights it directly on the chart.
The indicator is not an independent trade entry signal. It visualizes volume extremes and specified conditions — you interpret them and make decisions within your own analysis framework.
Key Features
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Volume Extremes. Identifies candles with exceptionally high volume relative to a chosen historical benchmark.
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Dynamic Volume Analysis. Adapts to current market volume conditions rather than relying solely on fixed values.
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Extreme Volume Candles. Visually highlights candles where volume significantly exceeds typical activity.
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Condition Markers. Marks the exact moment on the chart when specified volume conditions coincide — you decide how to apply this to your analysis.
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Real-Time Detection. Volume extremes and specified conditions can be tracked in real time as the candle forms.
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Clear Visualization. Instantly makes abnormal volume activity visible directly on your chart.
Volume Extremes & Setup Markers is an advanced volume-based indicator that identifies abnormal volume activity and marks it directly on the chart. The indicator compares current candle volume with historical data to find candles with unusually high volume and displays visual markers based on specified conditions.
Settings
Colors, visual styling, volume calculation method.
Why Use It
Extreme volume often points to a noticeable surge in market participation and can provide valuable context around key price movements.
Volume Extremes & Setup Markers helps you quickly spot when market activity is unusually high and combines this with specified volume conditions to highlight moments worth further analysis.
Instead of manually comparing each candle's volume to past activity, the indicator automatically detects statistically significant volume events and displays them directly on your chart.
Independent developer specializing in ATAS indicators. The author (Adam Pixa) has been actively trading for over 6 years and has spent a long time creating custom indicators for ATAS — with more than 60 proprietary indicators to his name, originally built for personal use and for friends. He previously worked as a software developer, which gave him experience writing clean, maintainable code.
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