OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Volume Z-Score [T2][T69]

🧠 Overview
This indicator calculates the Z-Score of volume to identify unusual trading activity, particularly those associated with whale-like behavior. It helps traders detect aggressive accumulation, distribution, or breakout setups based on volume anomalies relative to historical norms.
🔍 Features
🧪 Risk Level & Behavior Reference
🔥 Aggressive(10–14) - Fast signal, high sensitivity to volume spikes. Suitable for scalping or altcoin breakouts.
⚖️ Moderate(20–30) - Balanced filtering of noise vs real movement. Recommended for most swing traders.
🛡️ Conservative(40–60+) - Filters out noise. Reacts only to sustained large volume anomalies. Ideal for longer timeframes or large-cap coins.
⚙️ How to Use (NON DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR)
⚠️ Limitations
🧠 Advanced Tips
📝 Disclaimer
This indicator calculates the Z-Score of volume to identify unusual trading activity, particularly those associated with whale-like behavior. It helps traders detect aggressive accumulation, distribution, or breakout setups based on volume anomalies relative to historical norms.
🔍 Features
- Z-Score plot of volume using a configurable lookback.
- Dynamic bar coloring based on Z-Score magnitude.
- 🐋 Small Whale marker appears when Z-Score exceeds +3.
- Supports manual adjustment of sensitivity through lookback bars input.
🧪 Risk Level & Behavior Reference
🔥 Aggressive(10–14) - Fast signal, high sensitivity to volume spikes. Suitable for scalping or altcoin breakouts.
⚖️ Moderate(20–30) - Balanced filtering of noise vs real movement. Recommended for most swing traders.
🛡️ Conservative(40–60+) - Filters out noise. Reacts only to sustained large volume anomalies. Ideal for longer timeframes or large-cap coins.
⚙️ How to Use (NON DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR)
- Use the Z-Score to gauge the strength of volume relative to recent history.
- When Z-Score > 1.5 → Considered above-average activity.
- When Z-Score > 3 → Marks a 🐋 Small Whale Move, potential for high-volatility follow-through.
- Combine with price action, support/resistance, or OBV for confirmation.
⚠️ Limitations
- This is a statistical signal, not directional.
- Works best when paired with context: supply zones, trend bias, or large candle patterns.
🧠 Advanced Tips
- Use multiple risk settings (e.g., 14 vs 50) on stacked indicators to track retail vs whale behavior separately.
- Works well with low-float tokens and high-leverage exchange pairs like BTC/USDT (Bybit).
📝 Disclaimer
- This script is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. Do your own research and manage your risk responsibly.
Script open-source
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Clause de non-responsabilité
Les informations et publications ne sont pas destinées à être, et ne constituent pas, des conseils ou recommandations financiers, d'investissement, de trading ou autres fournis ou approuvés par TradingView. Pour en savoir plus, consultez les Conditions d'utilisation.
Script open-source
Dans l'esprit TradingView, le créateur de ce script l'a rendu open source afin que les traders puissent examiner et vérifier ses fonctionnalités. Bravo à l'auteur! Bien que vous puissiez l'utiliser gratuitement, n'oubliez pas que la republication du code est soumise à nos Règles.
Clause de non-responsabilité
Les informations et publications ne sont pas destinées à être, et ne constituent pas, des conseils ou recommandations financiers, d'investissement, de trading ou autres fournis ou approuvés par TradingView. Pour en savoir plus, consultez les Conditions d'utilisation.