{"id":253,"date":"2019-09-30T10:59:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T10:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinalyze.net\/blog\/?p=253"},"modified":"2019-09-30T11:03:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T11:03:58","slug":"cumulative-volume-delta-cvd-indicator-analyzing-buyer-and-seller-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinalyze.net\/blog\/cumulative-volume-delta-cvd-indicator-analyzing-buyer-and-seller-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator: Analyzing Buyer and Seller Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To\nthe untrained eyes, candlestick formations can be haphazard. However, a level\ndeeper there is a unique story at each point of time. Depending on a trader\u2019s\npreferred trading style, time frame, tools and even indicators, a technical\nchart is vital for a chartist. Since the chart is a complete representation of\nall fundamental and\/or technical events of any tradable asset, learning the\nebbs and flow of price action and related patterns is not enough. There ought\nto be more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, traders have noticed that volume is a very valuable tool which offer excellent insights and therefore indispensable. Price action in its pure form is mostly aligned by demand and supply dynamics. The more of the former, the higher the price, and vice versa. At any point in time, the price of any asset-whether it be Bitcoin<\/a>, XRP<\/a> or any periphery coin, is at equilibrium. A price that the market has unanimously agreed to be fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nshrewd trader should consider using a volume-based indicator. Not only is it\nreal time, it could paint a story that can shape a trader\u2019s trading strategy. There\nare many volume-based indicators availed. Regardless of experience, a thorough\nunderstanding of these volumes-based indicators is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In\nthis section, we will break down the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The indicator can be found on Coinalyze charts on \u201cIndicators\u201d window\/popup. It is a proprietary indicator developed by the Coinalyze<\/a> team and cannot be found even at TradingView. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once\nloaded, the indicator looks as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cumulative
Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In\norder to understand what this indicator does, first understand what a \u201cdelta\u201d\nis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply\nput, a delta is the difference between buy and sell volumes within a period\/candle:\n1-Day, 1-Hour, 2-Hours, 15-Minutes etc. On the chart above, the green bars\nrepresent buy volume while the red bars represent sell volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ndelta can be positive (buy volume is greater than sell volume), negative (buy\nvolume is less than sell volume), or zero (buy volume is equal to sell volume).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nCumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator <\/strong>is based on these deltas. It starts from a user specified origin bar and\nsuccessively cumulate the deltas. The cool thing about CVD is that you\nare at liberty to specify the origin\/start bar, and hence the accumulation\nperiod of your choice. Here is how the CVD is calculated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you specify 10 as the origin bar, then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CVD on bar 10 = delta on bar 10
CVD on bar 9 = delta on bar 10 + delta on bar 9
CVD on bar 8 = delta on bar 10 + delta on bar 9 + delta on bar 8
\u2026 and so on<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NB: Bar X means X bars ago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like the CVD to start from the first bar then specify “0” as origin bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an example of a CVD, on a LTCUSD chart<\/a>, with the origin\/start bar specified as “60”:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cumulative
Cumulative Volume Delta. Origin Bar at “60” <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For\na trader, this is a pure gem. If the CVD line is negative sloping that means\nmore sellers are in action as the demand of the asset wanes. This is usually a\nsell signal and a trader should search for selling signals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversely,\nif the CVD line is positive sloping, it means that there is more demand for the\nasset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CVD,\nas it is, summarizes the activity of market participants. The highlighting the\nrelationship between buyers and sellers, in a sphere that is mired by market\nmanipulation, traders have an edge. However, note this: the indicator is\nwell-suited for day traders. It will be counter-intuitive to use this indicator\nin higher time frames. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often,\nthe number of sell and buy orders in higher time frames are balanced, and using\nCVD in those time frames could offer no actionable value for traders. For the\nbest result, we recommend it that CVD be activated in 5-30 minutes chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreting the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) Indicator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Litecoin (LTC)<\/a> is bullish against the USD, printing higher in the last few days. Reflecting buyer and seller activities and general sentiment, the CVD indicator is positive sloping. Behind this increasing strength, note that buyers are stronger than sellers as relayed by the Buy Vs Sell volume bars. With an increasing demand of LTC, there is an opportunity for a trader to buy the pull back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Interpreting
Interpreting the CVD Indicator <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Combining with Other Indicators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To\nbetter do this, the best approach is to combine the CVD with other indicators\nbefore making an informed decision. You can use the CVD with Stochastic\nindicators for example. But the choice is really on you. There are thousands of\nindicators you can chose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From\nthe chart, indicators suggest that LTC is recovering against the USD.\nTherefore, the best course of action is to trade with the trend. That means a\ntrader should only buy when there is a buy signal printed from deep in the\noversold territory as directed by the stochastic indicator. At the same time,\nthe CVD plot line should be positively sloping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Combining
Combining CVD with Stochastic Indicator <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From\nthis, other confirmatory indicators can help absorb the noise. However,\nunderstanding how the indicator works is paramount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\na rising market, the CVD will grow and the line will slope positively. On the\nreverse side, dropping CVD means sellers are in charge and a negatively sloping\nline will mark that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When\nit is flat, the market could be in accumulation or distribution, and neither\nbuyers nor sellers are in control. When this happens, it is best to stay out of\nthe market until either the CVD grows or falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To\ncap this, a trader should take his or her time to first understand that the CVD\nis just like any other indicator. It is not perfect, but could help improve the\nfrequency of posting winning trades. There will be losses, true, but if there\nare more winners than losers, then it\u2019s a success for the trader. The gist here\nis to be patience, create a working trade plan, and use this indicator to\nfilter out excess market noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: This article is not investment advice. Note that cryptocurrencies are highly volatile assets and very risky investments. Do your research or consult an investment professional before investing. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Never borrow money to invest in cryptocurrencies.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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