Description
Markets move on imbalance—when one side of the tape overwhelms the other. The Volume Imbalance indicator gives you a real-time look into this dynamic by combining volume profile data with stacked bid/ask imbalances and delta overlays.
You’ll see current and prior session profiles side-by-side, with value areas, POC levels, and bar-by-bar delta or cumulative delta at the bottom. Stacked imbalances are highlighted directly on the chart and can be paired with alerts to signal aggressive buyers or sellers stepping in.
Tip: Pay close attention when stacked imbalances form near the current or prior session value areas. These are often strong signs of continuation or absorption before breakout.
Settings Overview
Current & Previous Session Profiles
- Toggle visibility
- Adjustable profile width
- Gradient shading option
- Show/hide value area
- Extend value area forward
- Optional delta overlay inside the profile
- Bar-style rendering
💡Great for comparing current session development to previous session structure.
Stacked Imbalances
- Enable Display: Turns on stacked imbalance zones
- Minimum Imbalance Ratio: Default 0.3 (3:1 bid/ask delta)
💡A lower value captures more events; higher values isolate extreme aggression.
Bottom Area (Delta Panel)
- Show: Enable the panel
- Type:
- Delta per bar
- Cumulative Delta
- Volume
- Gradient: Optional color fade effect
💡Cumulative Delta is useful for detecting absorption or divergence beneath price action.
Key Lines
- POC Line: Custom color and line width
- Value Area Line: Highlighting of the 70% volume zone
Color Customization
- Buy/Sell/Neutral volume
- Profile and Value Area
- POC and Imbalance Zones
- Separate colors for buy/sell stacked imbalance zones
Alerts
- Bullish Stacked Imbalance: Trigger support zone alert
- Bearish Stacked Imbalance: Trigger resistance zone alert
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