Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | AMDL 🚀 | 2.46 |
2 | NAIL 🚀 | 1.60 |
3 | BBAI 🚀 | 1.57 |
4 | DKNG | 1.57 |
5 | ERX | 1.37 |
6 | RIG | 1.36 |
7 | AMD | 1.25 |
8 | PTEN | 1.20 |
9 | UBER | 1.18 |
10 | APLD 🚀 | 1.18 |
11 | PANW | 1.13 |
12 | FCX | 1.10 |
13 | GUSH | 1.10 |
14 | NVDL 🚀 | 1.09 |
15 | F | 1.08 |
16 | UAL 🚀 | 1.05 |
17 | DOW | 1.02 |
18 | USB | 1.02 |
19 | ROKU | 1.02 |
20 | FFTY | 1.01 |
When a stock closes above its opening price and does so on significantly higher‑than‑average volume, it’s seen as a bullish confirmation that the upward move had real participation. Closing higher than open means buyers dominated trading throughout the day. But the signal gains real credibility - and strength - when volume spikes above its usual range (often 25‑50 % beyond recent days’ average). That's because heavy volume reflects conviction and money entering the stock, not just short‑term speculators or algorithmic noise. In technical analysis terms, this pattern - an up‑day on elevated volume - suggests institutional interest or widespread enthusiasm. Indicators like On‑Balance Volume (OBV) and the Accumulation/Distribution line specifically quantify this by tracking volume flow on up‑days versus down‑days to confirm trend strength. That said, context is crucial. A spike in volume may sometimes signal a buying climax - such as short covering or window dressing - where most potential buyers have already acted, making a reversal more likely.