In technical analysis, price action tells you what is happening but volume tells you how seriously to take it.

Volume is the pulse of the market. It shows how many shares or contracts are being traded at any given time, revealing the strength or weakness behind every price movement. Whether you're looking at breakouts, breakdowns, or subtle trend shifts, volume acts as a crucial confirmation tool.

Just like a vehicle needs fuel to accelerate, price needs volume to validate. Without sufficient volume, even the most beautiful breakout may end up being a false start.

In this module, we’ll dive into what volume is, how to interpret it across trends, and how to apply it in real trades using a clear, checklist-based approach.

Let’s begin at the source. What exactly is volume, and what does it say about market intent?