Volume Profile shows how much volume traded at each price level (side histogram), not only over time.
In plain terms — Candlesticks say when it happened; volume profile says at what price trading clustered. High-volume zones often act as magnets or barriers.
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| poc | Highest volume price — session equilibrium |
| value-area | Band with ~70% of session volume |
| HVN / LVN | High / Low Volume Node |
Operational use
- Confirm support-and-resistance with real volume
- Spot price acceptance vs rejection zones
- Combine with vwap and order-flow