The Volume Rate of Change (VROC) indicator for Metatrader 5 is a momentum oscillator that measures the percentage change in trading volume over a specified period.
By analyzing the rate of volume change, traders can gauge the strength of price trends and spot potential turning points in the market.
You can modify various inputs and variables, such as the indicator period, volume, and color.
To achieve optimal trading results, it is recommended to combine the Volume Rate of Change indicator with other technical tools.
It is essential to familiarize yourself with the VROC indicator before applying this tool to a real account.
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Chart Example EURUSD H1
Here is what the VROC indicator looks like when applied to the MT5 chart.
Trade Ideas Using the Volume Rate of Change Indicator
VROC signals can be used to confirm price trends, identify potential trend reversals, and validate overbought and oversold market conditions.
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Volume-Channel Trend Continuation MT5 System
This strategy uses the Auto Trend Channels Buy/Sell Indicator to define trend direction and trade zones, while the Volume Rate of Change (VROC) Indicator confirms volume momentum before entry.
The result is a disciplined trend-following approach with clear technical confluence.
Indicators Used
- Auto Trend Channels: Automatically plots ascending or descending price channels and generates buy/sell signals based on trend alignment.
- Volume Rate of Change (VROC): Measures the rate of change in trading volume, confirming strength behind price movements.
Timeframes
This strategy works well on M30, H1, and H4 charts. It’s ideal for intraday or swing trading depending on the chosen timeframe.
Buy Entry Rules
- The Auto Trend Channels indicator displays an uptrend and plots a new buy signal.
- The Volume Rate of Change histogram is above zero and rising, indicating increasing bullish volume.
- Enter a long trade on the next candle after both conditions are confirmed.
- Place a stop-loss below the most recent channel support or swing low.
- Take profit near the upper channel resistance or aim for a 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio.
Sell Entry Rules
- The Auto Trend Channels indicator shows a downtrend and generates a new sell signal.
- The Volume Rate of Change is below zero and falling, confirming bearish volume pressure.
- Enter a short trade on the candle following both confirmations.
- Place a stop-loss above the latest channel resistance or the nearest swing high.
- Target the lower boundary of the channel or set a fixed R:R target (e.g., 1.5–2x risk).
Additional Tips
- Trade only when both price and volume align—this helps avoid false breakouts.
- Avoid trading when VROC is flat or close to zero, which may indicate low conviction in price movement.
- Consider checking a higher timeframe (H4 or D1) for overall trend bias.
Conclusion
The combination of Auto Trend Channels and the Volume Rate of Change Indicator provides traders with a balanced and structured method for trading trend continuations with volume confirmation.
This approach increases confidence in entries and helps filter out weak signals in ranging conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Install This Custom Indicator On Metatrader 5?
- Open the MT5 trading platform
- Click on the File menu button located at the top left part of the platform
- Click on Open Data Folder > MQL5 folder > Indicators
- Copy the vroc.mq5 indicator file in the Indicators folder
- Close and restart the trading platform
- You will find the indicator here (Navigator window > Indicators)
- Drag the indicator to the chart to get started with it!
