Decoded Intelligence Signal
On-Balance Volume (OBV)
intermediate
technical_analysis
Verified: May 27, 2026Lexicon Core Definition
A cumulative volume indicator that adds the full period's volume to a running total on up-days and subtracts it on down-days. The resulting line represents the cumulative volume-weighted pressure on price — rising OBV signals structural buying pressure; falling OBV signals structural selling pressure, regardless of short-term price noise.
Analysis Breakdown
A cumulative volume indicator that adds the full period's volume to a running total on up-days and subtracts it on down-days. The resulting line represents the cumulative volume-weighted pressure on price — rising OBV signals structural buying pressure; falling OBV signals structural selling pressure, regardless of short-term price noise. Full explanation coming soon when Journey 15 content is ingested.