medium · Volume Spread Analysis background-trend-context
A practitioner sees an up-bar on ultra-high volume, but the spread is narrow and the close is in the middle of the bar.
What 'hidden' signal is likely present?
- The start of a mark-up phase that is being deliberately slowed for further accumulation.
- Hidden selling, as the effort to rise is being absorbed by professional supply.
- Hidden buying, as professionals prepare to push through a resistance level.
- A 'Successful Test' of the demand above the current price.
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