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Over the Counter (OTC) tradingA method of buying and selling cryptocurrencies conducted outside the exchange’s public order book, which can avoid large orders directly impacting the available trading volume in the order book.
POVPercentage-of-volume (POV) strategy, executing orders at a set proportion of market trading volume.
leverageUsing borrowed funds to increase trading volume amplifies losses and may increase the risk of forced liquidation during periods of severe market volatility.
moving averageCalculate the average over a period of time; for trading volume metrics, it is typically used to obtain the average trading volume over a period.
trading volumeSynonymous with trading volume, referring to the number of asset units traded within a given period; it may also be expressed by the traded asset or the quote currency.
Trading VolumeThe total trading volume of an asset over a given period, which can be used to broadly assess market activity.
Wash tradingA manipulative practice in which the same party buys and sells the same financial instrument to create the appearance of false market activity or trading volume.
Downside breakoutA price move that breaks below the lower boundary of the flag; if accompanied by increased trading volume, it can serve as a confirmation signal that the pattern is complete.
Input-Output LawAssess whether the current trend is likely to continue by comparing whether trading volume and price movements are in alignment.
FlagA narrow consolidation area that forms after the flagpole, in which the price moves sideways or retraces slightly, while trading volume typically declines.
FlagpoleThe phase of rapid and substantial price appreciation in a bullish flag pattern, typically reflecting strong buying pressure and accompanied by relatively high trading volume.
FlagA narrow upward move or sideways consolidation phase that appears after the flagpole, during which trading volume typically contracts.

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Trading Volume

The total trading volume of an asset over a given period, which can be used to broadly assess market activity.

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