EstimatedVolume is a ProScreener command used in the ProBuilder language to predict the final volume of the current bar before it closes. This command is particularly useful for analyzing volume trends in real-time, providing traders with an estimation of trading activity within a specific time frame.
EstimatedVolume
The calculation of EstimatedVolume is based on the formula:
EstimatedVolume = Volume * Multiplier
where Multiplier is defined as:
Multiplier = Unit of time / Time that the current candlestick has been active
Suppose you want to estimate the volume at the end of a 1-hour bar, and 30 minutes have passed in the current hour with a recorded volume of 500 units:
Multiplier = 60 / 30 = 2
EstimatedVolume = 500 * 2 = 1000
This example estimates that the total volume by the end of the hour will be 1000 units, assuming the volume continues at the same rate.
Understanding EstimatedVolume can be crucial for traders who rely on volume trends to make trading decisions, as it provides a predictive insight into market activity.