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Technical Analysis
What is Gap Up & Gap Down in Trading? What is Volume Analysis in Technicals? What is a Trendline? What are Support and Resistance Levels? How to Read OHLC Charts Different Chart Types Explained Candlestick Chart Basics What is Technical Analysis?
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📝 What is Volume Analysis in Technicals?

🔍 What is Volume Analysis in Technicals? 🤔 Whenever you see stock prices going up 📈 or down 📉, they are not moving alone! Behind every price change, there are buyers and sellers trading shares. ✅ The number of shares traded during a certain period is called "Volume". Simple Example: Imagine a vegetable market 🥕🥔🍅. If 500 kg of potatoes are bought and sold in a day, the "volume" for potatoes is 500 kg! In the stock market, instead of potatoes, shares are traded! 📊 📢 Why is Volume Important? Volume tells us how strong or weak a price move is. 💪 High Volume = Strong Move! 😴 Low Volume = Weak Move! ✅ If price is rising 📈 but volume is low — be careful! The upmove may not be real. ✅ If price is rising 📈 with high volume — strong and real move! 🚀 Same for down moves! 📉 🔍 How to Use Volume in Trading? 1. Confirming Trends ✅ Price Up + High Volume = Bullish (Positive sign) 💚 Price Down + High Volume = Bearish (Negative sign) ❤️ ✔️ Higher the volume, more trustworthy the move! 2. Identifying False Breakouts 🚧 Sometimes price breaks resistance but on low volume — this may be a fake move 😲. ✔️ Real breakout happens on high volume — like a crowd rushing into the market! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 3. Spotting Trend Reversals 🔄 Suddenly, huge volume appears after a long quiet period — something big may happen! ⚠️ ✔️ Volume spikes can signal an upcoming trend change! 🎯 Super Simple Real-Life Example: Imagine a cricket stadium 🏏. If only 10 people are cheering, the energy is low (low volume). If 50,000 people are cheering loudly — high excitement, big energy! 🔥 (high volume) Stock price is the same — more volume = more power behind the move! ⚡ 💡 Bonus Tips: ✔️ Always check volume with price movement 🔍. ✔️ Sudden volume jumps = big action may come! 🎇 ✔️ Low volume = move may not last long. 💤 🎉 Summary in Simple Words: 🔹 Volume = Number of shares traded. 🔹 High Volume = Strong price move! 🔹 Low Volume = Weak move, maybe fake! 🔹 Volume helps you confirm the reality of price moves, spot fake breakouts and trend changes. 🎯 🛡️ Disclaimer: ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as investment advice, stock tips, or financial recommendations. Always do your own research or consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any trading or investment decisions. 📢
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