In forex, the count of price changes (ticks) in a period, used as a liquidity/activity proxy. It is one of many tools used within technical analysis to translate raw price data into a visual signal that can guide entries, exits, or bias.
In forex, the count of price changes (ticks) in a period, used as a liquidity/activity proxy. It is one of many tools used within technical analysis to translate raw price data into a visual signal that can guide entries, exits, or bias.
It gives a rough sense of market participation since true volume isn't centralized. At the intermediate level, this becomes increasingly relevant as traders begin refining strategies, tightening risk controls, and reading the market more critically.
Displayed as a histogram beneath price charts. Most traders come across this while reviewing charts, monitoring news feeds, or checking their account dashboard, and being able to spot it quickly is a useful practical skill.
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