Normalized Volume Dynamics [NVD]

**Normalized Volume Dynamics (NVD)** is a volume analysis indicator designed to reduce time-of-day noise and highlight unusual volume behavior relative to historical conditions.
Most standard volume indicators compare current volume to a rolling average, which can lead to misleading readings during naturally active periods.
**NVD** addresses this by using a time-normalized volume baseline, comparing the current bar’s volume to volume observed at the same intraday bar position across prior sessions, rather than to a generic moving average.
This approach helps distinguish expected activity from statistically abnormal volume.
**Market Suitability**
The time-normalized logic depends on consistent intraday data structure.
**Crypto (24/7 Markets):**
Continuous trading provides consistent intraday alignment, making normalization most reliable.
**Futures:**
Continuous futures contracts with minimal session gaps generally work well.
**Stocks & Forex:**
Session gaps, holidays, and irregular trading hours may introduce minor baseline drift. While the indicator remains functional, continuous markets are preferred for best accuracy.
**How the Indicator Works**
NVD combines three core components:
**1. Time-Normalized Volume Baseline**
Current volume is compared against the average volume of the same intraday bar position over prior sessions.
* Filters out predictable time-based volume patterns
* Highlights volume that exceeds what is historically typical for that point in the session
* Automatically falls back to a smoothed volume average on non-intraday charts or limited history
**2. Efficiency Oscillator (Lower Panel)**
The histogram evaluates the relationship between price movement and volume effort, showing how efficiently price is moving.
Color interpretation:
* **Green Columns:** Buying pressure with high efficiency (Trend is healthy).
* **Red Columns:** Selling pressure with high efficiency.
* **Yellow Columns:** Volume Spike. Abnormal volume detected (2x average) indicating a potential breakout or exhaustion.
* **Grey Columns:** Absorption/Churn. Volume is present but price is not moving significantly. This often happens before a violent move
**3. Informational Flow Signals (Main Chart)**
The indicator can mark candles where unusual volume coincides with price rejection. These markers are informational and require multiple conditions:
* Volume exceeds the selected baseline by a user-defined multiplier
* Price makes a new local high or low but closes back within the candle range, indicating rejection
* Optional Money Flow Index (MFI) filter confirms an overbought or oversold condition
**Dashboard Overview**
An optional dashboard provides a compact summary of the indicator’s internal states for quick reference.
The dashboard displays:
**Trend State (ADX)**
* Uses ADX to classify conditions as **TRENDING** or **RANGING**
* Helps contextualize whether volume behavior is occurring in a directional environment
**Flow Bias**
* Derived from the Efficiency Oscillator and VWAP relationship
* Displays:
**BUYING**
**SELLING**
**ABSORPTION** (low efficiency / churn)
* An arrow indicates whether price is positioned above or below VWAP
**Volume Status**
* Indicates whether current volume qualifies as a high-volume condition relative to the selected baseline
* Matches the logic used for histogram coloring and informational markers
**Multi-Timeframe Support**
* The dashboard can optionally run on a separate timeframe
* Users may choose to sync the histogram with the dashboard timeframe or keep it on the chart timeframe
*Note: The dashboard summarizes internal calculations and does not generate independent trade signals. All values update on confirmed bars.*
**How to Trade: "INFO" Signals**
The chart arrows are labeled **INFO BUY** and **INFO SELL** to emphasize that these are informational warnings of stopping volume, not blind entry signals.
**INFO BUY (Green Arrow):**
* **The Logic:** Sellers pushed price to a low, but massive volume entered to absorb the sell pressure, forcing a close in the upper range. This is a "Bear Trap" or Liquidity Sweep.
* **Usage:** If you are Short, this is a warning to tighten stops. If looking for Longs, wait for price to break the high of the signal candle for confirmation.
**INFO SELL (Red Arrow):**
* **The Logic:** Buyers pushed price to a high, but massive volume entered to block the move, forcing a close in the lower range. This is a "Bull Trap."
* **Usage:** If you are Long, this indicates overhead resistance/supply. If looking for Shorts, wait for price to break the low of the signal candle.
**Features & Settings**
* Time-Normalized or Recent-Average volume calculation modes
* Efficiency histogram with absorption and volume spike detection
* Optional MFI filter for informational signals
* VWAP-based contextual filter
* Dashboard showing trend state, flow bias, and volume status
* Non-repainting alerts triggered on bar close
**Recommended Usage**
* Higher timeframes (5m and above) generally provide clearer structure
* On lower timeframes, increasing the analysis period can help reduce noise
* Designed to be used as a supporting analysis tool, not a standalone system
**Disclaimer**
*This indicator is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other professional advice.*
*All calculations, visualizations, and signals produced by this indicator are derived solely from historical price and volume data. No representation is made that the indicator can predict future market behavior or outcomes. Any interpretations drawn from its output are the sole responsibility of the user.*
*Trading and investing involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of all or more than the initial capital. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past market behavior, patterns, or indicator performance do not guarantee similar results in the future.*
*The informational markers, alerts, dashboard readings, and histogram values generated by this indicator are not trade recommendations and should not be used as the sole basis for making trading decisions. Users are encouraged to combine this tool with their own analysis, risk management, and confirmation methods.*
*The author assumes no responsibility or liability for any trading decisions, losses, or damages resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator. By using this script, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your trading decisions and outcomes.*
*Use at your own risk.*
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