Mark-Up on Low Volume
Volume Spread Analysis glossary · Climaxes, Tests, Springs & Upthrusts
Definition
A price advance unsupported by volume — a manufactured move, not genuine buying. If professionals were buying, volume would confirm it. Low volume reveals that no one is participating except the operators themselves, fishing for stops.
Mark-Up on Low Volume in plain English
Volume is simply how many shares changed hands — a crowd-size counter for each bar on the chart. When a price climbs but volume stays low, it means almost nobody is actually buying; the move is being nudged higher by the operators alone rather than by real demand. Think of it like a rumor that 'everyone' loves a new restaurant, but the parking lot is empty — the hype doesn't match the reality. Usually they're just floating the price up to trigger other people's orders, not because they genuinely believe in higher prices.
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