Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and Indicators

Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and Indicators
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Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and Indicators

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The Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and Indicators is a Indicator for MetaTrader 5 that volume spread analysis (vsa) glossary and indicatorskey featuresmain chart window (vsa_candles. mq5)Native Candlestick Color Coding: Direct bar coloring on the main chart based on institutional volume confirmation:Green (SOS): Confirmed Sign of Strength (e.

Usage

This tool is typically used for enhancing chart analysis and decision making.

Platform

This Indicator works exclusively on MetaTrader 5 (both build 600+ and newer versions).

Setup

Place the downloaded file in MQL5/Indicators folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 5.


How to Install and Use Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and Indicators

1. Installation: Place your file in the MQL/Indicators folder via "Open Data Folder" and restart your terminal.

2. Loading: Find the indicator in the Navigator, drag it onto your chart, and configure the input parameters in the popup window.

3. Customization: Press Ctrl+I to open the indicator list, select your tool, and click "Properties" to change colors, levels, or visual styles.

4. Updating: Replace the old file in the Indicators folder with the new version and restart the platform to apply changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is my indicator not showing? A: Verify the file is in the MQL/Indicators folder, or try right-clicking the "Indicators" tree in the Navigator and clicking "Refresh."

Q: Do custom indicators slow down the platform? A: Too many complex indicators can impact performance; remove unused ones via the "Indicator List" (Ctrl+I).

Q: Can I use MT4 indicators on MT5? A: No, MQL4 and MQL5 are distinct languages; ensure the indicator is compiled specifically for your platform version.

What this tool does

Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and IndicatorsKey FeaturesMain Chart Window (VSA_Candles.

Typical Use Case

This Indicator excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 5.

Compatible Platform & Setup

This Indicator works on MetaTrader 5. Place the file in the MQL5/Indicators folder and restart the terminal.

Description & Settings

Related: Spread Monitor Indicator for MetaTrader 5 - another powerful indicator for MetaTrader 5 traders.

Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Glossary and Indicators

Also recommended: Enhanced Spread Monitor for MetaTrader 5 - similar indicator with strong performance on MetaTrader 5.


Key Features

Main Chart Window (VSA_Candles.mq5)

Native Candlestick Color Coding: Direct bar coloring on the main chart based on institutional volume confirmation:

Green (SOS): Confirmed Sign of Strength (e.g., Down Thrust / Spring, Selling Climax, Bag Holder, No Supply).

Red (SOW): Confirmed Sign of Weakness (e.g., Up Thrust, Buying Climax, Bag Seller, No Demand).

Blue (Neutral): Dojis and Spinning Tops showing equilibrium / consolidation.

Yellow (Pure Shapes): Classic price action patterns without volume extremes.

VSA SAR-Style Dynamic Trend Dots: Trailing stop/trend dots that trail like a Parabolic SAR but dynamically flip, tighten, or accelerate based on institutional buying and selling exhaustion.

Hover Tooltips (Closed Bars Only): Hovering over any signal label displays institutional context (bar time, exact volume vs. MA multiplier, spread, and expected market reaction).

Left-Side Tower Glossary: A vertical on-chart HUD displaying every pattern's short and full name.

Sub window Display (VSA_Glossary.mq5)

Dual-Direction Layout:

Volume Bars: Color-graded columns rising upward from zero with dark blue High-to-Ultra background fill clouds.

Spread Bars: Inverted range lines projecting downward from zero with light ice-blue fill clouds, auto-scaled to volume.

Baseline Signal Dots: Visual markers plotted along the zero line to indicate signal types at a glance.

Live Bar Forecaster Badges: Dynamic teal pill tags anchored approximately 1 inch from the live candle displaying elapsed bar time percentage and projected volume/spread vs. the active Moving Average.

You may also like: Compression Breakout Channels with Buy and Sell Volume Analysis - excellent alternative for indicator users on MetaTrader 5.

Source Code

#property copyright "RobotFX"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
#property version     "1.50"
#property indicator_separate_window
#property indicator_plots   9
#property indicator_buffers 14
#property indicator_label1  "Vol Ultra Fill"
#property indicator_type1   DRAW_FILLING
#property indicator_color1  C'18,78,160',C'18,78,160'
#property indicator_label2  "Spread Ultra Fill"

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