Volume Profile Key Levels

Overview
A comprehensive Volume Profile indicator that automatically calculates and displays key volume-based support/resistance levels including POC (Point of Control), VAH (Value Area High), VAL (Value Area Low), and LVN (Low Volume Nodes) zones.
The indicator uses a fixed 500-row resolution and time-based lookback, ensuring consistent levels across all timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m, 1H, etc.).
Key Features
📊 Volume Profile Levels
POC (Point of Control) - Price level with the highest traded volume (yellow solid line)
VAH (Value Area High) - Upper boundary of the value area (red dashed line)
VAL (Value Area Low) - Lower boundary of the value area (green dashed line)
Value Area - Configurable percentage (default 68%) where most trading activity occurred
🔵 Low Volume Node (LVN) Detection
Automatically identifies price zones with significantly lower volume - areas where price tends to move quickly through. LVNs are marked as blue boxes on the chart.
Smart LVN Detection uses:
Relative comparison to local average volume
Relative comparison to local peak volume
Absolute floor check to prevent false positives in value areas
📈 Volume Histogram
Visual representation of volume distribution at each price level:
Orange - Inside Value Area
Teal - Outside Value Area
Yellow - POC level
Settings
Volume Profile Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionNumber of Days3Lookback period for volume calculationValue Area %68Percentage of volume to include in value area
LVN Detection
SettingDefaultDescriptionLVN Threshold %80Mark as LVN if below this % of local averageLVN Peak Threshold %60Also mark as LVN if below this % of local peakLVN Absolute Max %40Must be below this % of POC (prevents false positives)LVN Comparison Window10Number of rows above/below to compareMin LVN Width2Minimum rows to form an LVN zoneMax LVN Zones25Maximum number of LVN zones to display
Display Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionShow POC/VAH/VAL✓Toggle individual level visibilityShow Histogram✓Toggle volume histogramShow LVN Boxes✓Toggle LVN zone boxesHistogram Width50Width of histogram barsExtend Lines20Bars to extend lines into the future
How to Use
For Support/Resistance
POC acts as a strong magnet - price often returns to POC
VAH/VAL serve as value area boundaries - breakouts beyond these levels can signal trend continuation
LVN zones are areas of low acceptance - price moves quickly through these, making them potential breakout/breakdown zones
For Entry/Exit
Look for entries near POC, VAL, or VAH with confirmation
Use LVN zones as potential targets - price often accelerates through these areas
VAH rejection = potential short, VAL rejection = potential long
Multi-Timeframe Analysis
The indicator displays identical levels across all timeframes when using the same settings. This allows you to:
Identify levels on higher timeframes
Fine-tune entries on lower timeframes
Confirm confluence across multiple timeframes
Alerts
Built-in alert conditions for:
Price crossing POC
Price crossing VAH
Price crossing VAL
Technical Notes
Uses 500 fixed rows for high-resolution profile
Auto-calculates row size based on price range
Maximum 4000 bars lookback (Pine Script limitation)
Optimized for performance with smart box management
Recommended Settings by Asset
Gold (XAUUSD)
Days: 30, LVN Threshold: 80%, Peak: 60%, Absolute: 40%
Forex Majors
Days: 5-10, LVN Threshold: 75%, Peak: 55%, Absolute: 35%
Crypto (BTC/ETH)
Days: 7-14, LVN Threshold: 80%, Peak: 60%, Absolute: 40%
Indices (US30, NAS100)
Days: 20-30, LVN Threshold: 80%, Peak: 60%, Absolute: 40%
Changelog
v1.0
Initial release
POC, VAH, VAL calculation
Smart LVN detection with triple-check system
Volume histogram visualization
Multi-timeframe consistency
Production-safe code with comprehensive error handling
This indicator is for educational purposes only. Always use proper risk management and combine with other analysis methods.
Overview
A comprehensive Volume Profile indicator that automatically calculates and displays key volume-based support/resistance levels including POC (Point of Control), VAH (Value Area High), VAL (Value Area Low), and LVN (Low Volume Nodes) zones.
The indicator uses a fixed 500-row resolution and time-based lookback, ensuring consistent levels across all timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m, 1H, etc.).
Key Features
📊 Volume Profile Levels
POC (Point of Control) - Price level with the highest traded volume (yellow solid line)
VAH (Value Area High) - Upper boundary of the value area (red dashed line)
VAL (Value Area Low) - Lower boundary of the value area (green dashed line)
Value Area - Configurable percentage (default 68%) where most trading activity occurred
🔵 Low Volume Node (LVN) Detection
Automatically identifies price zones with significantly lower volume - areas where price tends to move quickly through. LVNs are marked as blue boxes on the chart.
Smart LVN Detection uses:
Relative comparison to local average volume
Relative comparison to local peak volume
Absolute floor check to prevent false positives in value areas
📈 Volume Histogram
Visual representation of volume distribution at each price level:
Orange - Inside Value Area
Teal - Outside Value Area
Yellow - POC level
Settings
Volume Profile Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionNumber of Days3Lookback period for volume calculationValue Area %68Percentage of volume to include in value area
LVN Detection
SettingDefaultDescriptionLVN Threshold %80Mark as LVN if below this % of local averageLVN Peak Threshold %60Also mark as LVN if below this % of local peakLVN Absolute Max %40Must be below this % of POC (prevents false positives)LVN Comparison Window10Number of rows above/below to compareMin LVN Width2Minimum rows to form an LVN zoneMax LVN Zones25Maximum number of LVN zones to display
Display Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionShow POC/VAH/VAL✓Toggle individual level visibilityShow Histogram✓Toggle volume histogramShow LVN Boxes✓Toggle LVN zone boxesHistogram Width50Width of histogram barsExtend Lines20Bars to extend lines into the future
How to Use
For Support/Resistance
POC acts as a strong magnet - price often returns to POC
VAH/VAL serve as value area boundaries - breakouts beyond these levels can signal trend continuation
LVN zones are areas of low acceptance - price moves quickly through these, making them potential breakout/breakdown zones
For Entry/Exit
Look for entries near POC, VAL, or VAH with confirmation
Use LVN zones as potential targets - price often accelerates through these areas
VAH rejection = potential short, VAL rejection = potential long
Multi-Timeframe Analysis
The indicator displays identical levels across all timeframes when using the same settings. This allows you to:
Identify levels on higher timeframes
Fine-tune entries on lower timeframes
Confirm confluence across multiple timeframes
Alerts
Built-in alert conditions for:
Price crossing POC
Price crossing VAH
Price crossing VAL
Technical Notes
Uses 500 fixed rows for high-resolution profile
Auto-calculates row size based on price range
Maximum 4000 bars lookback (Pine Script limitation)
Optimized for performance with smart box management
Recommended Settings by Asset
Gold (XAUUSD)
Days: 30, LVN Threshold: 80%, Peak: 60%, Absolute: 40%
Forex Majors
Days: 5-10, LVN Threshold: 75%, Peak: 55%, Absolute: 35%
Crypto (BTC/ETH)
Days: 7-14, LVN Threshold: 80%, Peak: 60%, Absolute: 40%
Indices (US30, NAS100)
Days: 20-30, LVN Threshold: 80%, Peak: 60%, Absolute: 40%
Changelog
v1.0
Initial release
POC, VAH, VAL calculation
Smart LVN detection with triple-check system
Volume histogram visualization
Multi-timeframe consistency
Production-safe code with comprehensive error handling
This indicator is for educational purposes only. Always use proper risk management and combine with other analysis methods.
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يمكن فقط للمستخدمين الذين تمت الموافقة عليهم من قبل المؤلف الوصول إلى هذا البرنامج النصي. ستحتاج إلى طلب الإذن والحصول عليه لاستخدامه. يتم منح هذا عادةً بعد الدفع. لمزيد من التفاصيل، اتبع تعليمات المؤلف أدناه أو اتصل ب kani_somaratne مباشرة.
لا توصي TradingView بالدفع مقابل برنامج نصي أو استخدامه إلا إذا كنت تثق تمامًا في مؤلفه وتفهم كيفية عمله. يمكنك أيضًا العثور على بدائل مجانية ومفتوحة المصدر في نصوص مجتمعنا.