CVD Cumulative Volume Delta
The difference between buy and sell volumes based on takers. This will show who's really moving the price—those who hit the ask (aggressive buyers) or those who hit the bid (aggressive sellers).
Where is the strong volume now?
The top 50 coins with abnormal volume are candidates for CVD analysis. Click on a coin to view its OI and funding.
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What is CVD and how to use it
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) — the cumulative difference between the buy and sell volumes over a period. When the taker hits the ask, it's considered a buy (buy volume). When the taker hits the bid, it's considered a sell (sell volume). CVD = Σ(buy − sell). If CVD rises, aggressive buyers dominate. If it falls, sellers dominate.
The CVD's main strength is **divergence**. If the price rises and the CVD falls (or is flat), the rise is occurring without active demand. This means the price is being driven by passive orders (for example, short liquidations or market makers pushing), and there is no real demand. Such trends often reverse quickly. The opposite situation: the price falls and the CVD rises. This means panic selling is not confirmed by real volume, and hidden accumulation is taking place. This is a good signal for a reversal.
The numbers on the charts above are the 24-hour CVD in USD. A positive value means there are more buyers in the day; a negative value means there are more sellers. The "% of Volume" column indicates the extent of the imbalance: if CVD is > 5% of the total volume, the pressure is strong. Less than 1% means the market is balanced.
CVD setups
Bullish divergence
The price is making a new low, but the CVD is higher than the previous one. This means, despite the price drop, aggressive selling has ended—someone is secretly buying. A counter-trend long with the target of a reversal.
Bearish divergence
The price makes a new high, but the CVD is lower than the previous one. Buying momentum weakens at the high—the market is running out of steam. This is a signal to partially close long positions or go counter-trend short.
Confirmed breakout
The price breaks through resistance, and simultaneously, the CVD surges sharply. Real demand confirms the move—the breakout is reliable. The likelihood of a trend continuation is high.
"False" breakout
The price has broken through the level, but the CVD has remained flat or moved against it. There's no real supply or demand—it's a "sweep," after which the price will return. A classic setup for a counter-trend position.
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