Explainer: Understanding the BTC spot CVD chart
May 16, 2026, 12:01 AM
The spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section displays a Volume Heatmap, while the bottom shows the CVD.
- The Volume Heatmap tracks the scale of trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price remains in a certain range for an extended period or experiences a significant move. These brighter areas may act as potential support or resistance levels.
- The CVD indicator at the bottom represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. For example, the yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line represents large orders between $1 million and $10 million.Log in to leave comments!
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