Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | SHOP 🚀 | 1.88 |
2 | AMC 🚀 📈 | 1.86 |
3 | FCX | 1.85 |
4 | MARA 📈 | 1.83 |
5 | KMX | 1.78 |
6 | COST | 1.63 |
7 | TIGR 🚀 📈 | 1.55 |
8 | AMZU | 1.39 |
9 | LI | 1.38 |
10 | AA | 1.17 |
11 | NVDL 🚀 📈 | 1.16 |
12 | MSTR 📈 | 1.11 |
13 | COIN 📈 | 1.11 |
14 | NDAQ | 1.08 |
15 | UL | 1.05 |
16 | TECK | 1.04 |
17 | CELH 🚀 | 1.01 |
18 | GILD | 1.01 |
19 | CONL 🚀 📈 | 1.00 |
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.