| Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PR | 1.83 |
| 2 | APA | 1.62 |
| 3 | GUSH | 1.59 |
| 4 | NIO 🚀 📈 | 1.50 |
| 5 | RIVN | 1.42 |
| 6 | TTD | 1.37 |
| 7 | FANG | 1.33 |
| 8 | OXY | 1.30 |
| 9 | CHWY | 1.26 |
| 10 | CMG | 1.23 |
| 11 | ROKU | 1.18 |
| 12 | KHC | 1.17 |
| 13 | NUE | 1.17 |
| 14 | EXE | 1.16 |
| 15 | SWKS | 1.13 |
| 16 | ERX | 1.12 |
| 17 | SBUX | 1.05 |
| 18 | ABNB | 1.05 |
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.