Explore what trading activity adds to a price chart—and what it cannot explain.
Volume counts activity
Volume represents the quantity traded during a period. It can help learners compare active and quiet intervals.
Activity is not intention
A volume bar does not explain why participants traded or which future direction will follow.
A three-step review
Observe price change, compare volume with recent periods, then check whether an official announcement or market event provides context.
Journal prompt
Write one fact you observed, one assumption you made and one question that remains unanswered.
Risk reminder
Markets are uncertain and investing can result in loss. Historical information does not guarantee a future outcome.