OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Hybrid Cumulative Delta
What does this indicator show?
This script displays two types of CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta):
1. Simple Cumulative Delta Volume:
This is the basic method:
pinescript
Kopiraj
Uredi
deltaVolume = volume * (close > close[1] ? 1 : close < close[1] ? -1 : 0)
➡️ It increases cumulative volume if the candle closes higher, and decreases it if it closes lower.
It's a simple assumption:
If the candle is bullish → more buying.
If bearish → more selling.
Then it's accumulated with:
pinescript
Kopiraj
Uredi
cumulativeDeltaVolume = ta.cum(deltaVolume)
It's plotted as candlesticks, rising or falling based on delta volume.
2. Monster Cumulative Delta (advanced method):
Uses a more complex formula, taking into account:
Candle range (high - low),
Relationship between open, close, and wicks,
Distribution of volume inside the candle.
pinescript
Kopiraj
Uredi
U1 = (close >= open ...) ? ...
D1 = (close < open ...) ? ...
Delta = close >= open ? U1 : -D1
cumDelta := nz(cumDelta[1]) + Delta
➡️ Purpose: to more realistically estimate aggressive buyers/sellers.
This is a refined CVD, ideal for markets without real order book data (like forex).
📍 What does the indicator tell us?
➕ If cumulative delta is rising:
Buyers are in control (more aggressive market buys).
➖ If cumulative delta is falling:
Sellers dominate (more aggressive market sells).
📈 How to read it on the chart:
You’ll see 2 candlestick plots:
One for the simple delta (green/red delta volume candles),
One for the monster delta, which is often smoother.
👉 The key is to watch for divergence between price and CVD:
If price goes up but CVD goes down → buyers are weak = potential reversal.
If price drops and CVD rises → selling pressure is weak = potential bounce.
🕐 Best timeframe (interval) for forex?
Timeframe Purpose Recommendation
1m–15m Scalping / short-term flow ✅ Works well, but needs high-volume pairs (e.g., EUR/USD, GBP/USD)
1H–4H Swing trading / intraday ✅ Best balance – reveals smart money movements
1D Macro overview, long-term volume Usable, but less granular info
🔹 Recommendation for forex: 4H interval
Enough volume data to detect shifts in real pressure.
Less noise than lower timeframes.
Great for spotting swing setups (e.g., divergences at support/resistance).
This script displays two types of CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta):
1. Simple Cumulative Delta Volume:
This is the basic method:
pinescript
Kopiraj
Uredi
deltaVolume = volume * (close > close[1] ? 1 : close < close[1] ? -1 : 0)
➡️ It increases cumulative volume if the candle closes higher, and decreases it if it closes lower.
It's a simple assumption:
If the candle is bullish → more buying.
If bearish → more selling.
Then it's accumulated with:
pinescript
Kopiraj
Uredi
cumulativeDeltaVolume = ta.cum(deltaVolume)
It's plotted as candlesticks, rising or falling based on delta volume.
2. Monster Cumulative Delta (advanced method):
Uses a more complex formula, taking into account:
Candle range (high - low),
Relationship between open, close, and wicks,
Distribution of volume inside the candle.
pinescript
Kopiraj
Uredi
U1 = (close >= open ...) ? ...
D1 = (close < open ...) ? ...
Delta = close >= open ? U1 : -D1
cumDelta := nz(cumDelta[1]) + Delta
➡️ Purpose: to more realistically estimate aggressive buyers/sellers.
This is a refined CVD, ideal for markets without real order book data (like forex).
📍 What does the indicator tell us?
➕ If cumulative delta is rising:
Buyers are in control (more aggressive market buys).
➖ If cumulative delta is falling:
Sellers dominate (more aggressive market sells).
📈 How to read it on the chart:
You’ll see 2 candlestick plots:
One for the simple delta (green/red delta volume candles),
One for the monster delta, which is often smoother.
👉 The key is to watch for divergence between price and CVD:
If price goes up but CVD goes down → buyers are weak = potential reversal.
If price drops and CVD rises → selling pressure is weak = potential bounce.
🕐 Best timeframe (interval) for forex?
Timeframe Purpose Recommendation
1m–15m Scalping / short-term flow ✅ Works well, but needs high-volume pairs (e.g., EUR/USD, GBP/USD)
1H–4H Swing trading / intraday ✅ Best balance – reveals smart money movements
1D Macro overview, long-term volume Usable, but less granular info
🔹 Recommendation for forex: 4H interval
Enough volume data to detect shifts in real pressure.
Less noise than lower timeframes.
Great for spotting swing setups (e.g., divergences at support/resistance).
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.