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Since the the tumble of the indexes we are experiencing higher volatility and higher volume. The question is: Should traders consider the current volume as the norm? For example, today's rally on the YM occurs on a lower volume bar compared to the last 5 trading sessions. HOWEVER, this volume bar is well above average comparing the volume bars for the past few months.
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Volume
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Analysis teaches us that volume is activity.
Volume should be looked at in two ways:
1. relatively- today's volume compared to the previous bar or bars
2. Actual volume
In this case the up day has come on volume less than the previous two day's and closed on its high. This is No Buying pressure. In a perfect world, today would have actual volume that was less than average, but the fact that it is relatively low is enough.
It may be the case that the Professional money is not interested in higher prices at this time. 85% of all volume represents Professional Money so if it is decreasing, their activity, or interest, is decreasing. Why would their interest be decreasing? They do expect higher prices at this time.