Volume
Volume shows how many shares or contracts traded during a period, which helps traders judge participation and interest.
Volume
Volume is the count of how much traded during a time period. It does not tell you everything, but it does tell you whether people were actively involved.
Why traders care
Strong volume confirms interest behind a move. Weak volume exposes a move with thin participation.
What beginners get wrong
They treat a single volume spike as proof that a move is real. A spike often reflects news, short-covering, or a brief burst of activity instead of broad conviction.
Practical takeaway
Use volume as context, not as permission. It is one part of the picture, especially when you are checking liquidity and contract quality.
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