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Day 4 — What Is Volume (and Why It Really Matters)
100 Days to Learn Trading (From Zero)
Sara Marium3 min read·Just now--
So far, you’ve learned:
- Trading is not random
- Price moves because of buyers and sellers
But today, we’re unlocking something very important:
Why price alone is not enough.
The Biggest Mistake Beginners Make
Most people only look at price.
They see:
- Price going up → they buy
- Price going down → they sell
But they ignore something critical…
The strength behind the move.
And that’s where volume comes in.
What Is Volume? (Simple Explanation)
Volume simply means:
How many trades are happening in the market
Or in easier words:
- How active the market is
- How much buying and selling is happening