Order Flow on TradingView with CVD: Buy & Sell Volume Exposed
Not everyone has access to dedicated order flow platforms, and this video shows how to get meaningful order flow analysis using TradingView’s available tools — specifically through Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicators.
What You’ll Learn
- Setting Up CVD on TradingView — finding and configuring the right indicators
- Buy vs Sell Volume Breakdown — how CVD separates aggressive buying from aggressive selling
- Divergence Analysis — spotting when price and CVD disagree for reversal signals
- Trend Strength Assessment — using CVD to confirm or question the current trend
- Combining with Price Action — practical setups that merge CVD with support/resistance levels
Limitations and Workarounds
The video is honest about the limitations of TradingView’s order flow capabilities compared to dedicated platforms, while showing you how to get the most out of what is available. This makes it a great stepping stone for traders who want to explore order flow concepts before investing in specialized software.
Who This Is For
Traders who primarily use TradingView and want to add order flow analysis to their toolkit without switching platforms.
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