The "Enhanced Volume Profile Heatmap" is a powerful Pine Script indicator designed for advanced volume analysis on TradingView charts. It creates a dynamic heatmap of volume distribution across a defined price range, enabling traders to pinpoint significant trading levels and understand price action more deeply.
Key Features: Configurable Parameters:
Number of Bins (numBins): Defines the resolution of the heatmap by dividing the price range into multiple levels. More bins provide higher granularity. Lookback Period (lookback): Sets the historical period over which the volume profile is calculated. Price Range Calculation:
Calculates the highest and lowest prices over the lookback period, defining the boundaries for volume distribution. Volume Allocation Across Price Levels:
The price range is divided into "bins" where each bin represents a specific price level. For each price within the lookback period, the corresponding volume is allocated to its bin, building a comprehensive distribution of volume per price level. Volume Normalization and Heatmap Visualization:
Volume for each bin is normalized based on the highest volume bin, creating a gradient effect to visually represent high and low-volume areas. A heatmap color scheme is applied, where low volume appears redder and high volume appears greener, emphasizing critical price levels. Visual Representation:
Each bin’s volume is depicted as a horizontal line with varying color intensity, creating a heatmap effect directly over the price chart. Purpose: The Enhanced Volume Profile Heatmap is ideal for traders looking to identify high-activity trading zones, which often act as strong support or resistance. By visualizing where trading activity concentrates, users can gain insights into potential areas of interest, allowing for more informed entry and exit decisions.
This indicator is a unique tool for volume-based analysis, helping traders understand underlying market sentiment and positioning across different price levels in a clear, intuitive way.