Ever notice how some price moves just don't add up? That's where volume spread analysis comes in. It's all about connecting the dots between what's happening with price (the spread) and the volume behind it.

Here's the thing most people miss: volume is the fuel, price is how far you actually travel. They should move together. When they don't, that's when smart money is usually playing games.

I've been watching for this pattern constantly. You'll see a candle with absolutely massive volume, but the body is tiny or there's a long wick. That's absorption, and it's telling you something important. Picture this: price gets absolutely hammered, volume explodes, but then buyers quietly step in and the candle closes near the middle. They're absorbing all that selling pressure silently.

When you spot that spread and volume mismatch, especially absorption patterns, a reversal is usually right around the corner. It's like the smart money is leaving you breadcrumbs.

I started comparing candle body length against volume to spot these anomalies, and it changed how I read the market. Most people just look at price action alone, but that's only half the story. The volume spread analysis tells you what's really going on beneath the surface.

One more thing: news moves markets, sure, but don't let it be your only compass. Do your own analysis, spot these patterns, and make decisions based on what you actually see. This isn't investment advice, just what I've learned from watching price action over time.