VWAP calculates the average price weighted by volume throughout the trading session — it is the institutional benchmark that separates winners from losers on every intraday chart. Understanding VWAP is essential for trading stocks and crypto at the same levels the big players target. Combine VWAP with tools like the Volume Profile for a more complete picture of institutional activity. Set it up on TradingView and pair it with your favourite momentum indicator for high-probability intraday setups.
VWAP = cumulative (typical price × volume) / cumulative volume, resetting each session. Typical price = (High + Low + Close) / 3. It creates a single line on intraday charts.
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