There is no single “best” leading indicator on TradingView; different ones shine in different market conditions, so you’ll get the most value by combining a couple of complementary tools rather than hunting for a magic one-size-fits-all indicator.
What “leading indicator” really means
Most popular indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages, Bollinger Bands) are actually lagging or coincident, because they’re based on past price data. In practice, traders call something “leading” if it helps anticipate likely turning points or breakouts before they are obvious in price.
True leading tools are usually:
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Levels: support/resistance, supply–demand zones, Fibonacci retracements.
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Order flow/volume shifts: volume profile, on-balance volume (OBV), VWAP, etc.
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Momentum extremes/divergence: short‑length RSI, stochastics, custom oscillators.
Practical “leading” combo for TradingView
If you want something very usable right away, a strong lightweight setup is:
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Volume Profile + VWAP (context & levels)
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Volume Profile highlights price zones where a lot of trading occurred, which often act as future support/resistance before price reacts again.
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VWAP gives you a “fair value” benchmark intraday; price stretched far from VWAP with fading momentum often mean‑reverts.
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Short‑length RSI or Stochastic (momentum lead)
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A 9‑period RSI or Stochastic oscillator can show overbought/oversold and divergence (price makes a new high but oscillator doesn’t), which frequently precedes reversals.
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Structure: Supply–Demand / Order Blocks
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Popular community scripts on TradingView auto‑mark supply and demand “order blocks” that many traders use as early clues for where large orders may sit, turning those zones into forward‑looking levels.
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Used together, levels (Volume Profile, supply–demand) tell you where a move is likely to react, while momentum (RSI/Stoch) tells you when that reaction is starting.
Example intraday use (e.g., on indices or FX)
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Mark key high‑volume nodes and VWAP on your main timeframe (5–15 min).
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Wait for price to approach a prior high‑volume area or a clear supply/demand zone.
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Watch a shorter timeframe (1–3 min) RSI/Stoch for divergence or an extreme reading at that level.
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Only then consider an entry, with stop beyond the level and target back toward VWAP or the next major profile node.
This isn’t a full strategy, but it gives you a structured way to use “leading” information instead of just reacting to moving averages or MACD.
If you share more about your style 
If you tell me:
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Markets (crypto, FX, indices, stocks)
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Timeframe (scalping vs swing)
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Whether you prefer fewer or more indicators
I can suggest a tighter 2–3‑indicator “leading” stack and specific TradingView built‑ins/scripts that fit that style.
High volume days combined with elevated ATR signal strong momentum setups for stock trading, where price swings expand and conviction is high, making them ideal for targeting explosive intraday or swing moves.
Core Setup Logic
Focus on stocks showing:
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Volume surge: At least 1.5-2x the 20-day average volume, confirming institutional participation behind the move.
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High ATR confirmation: Current ATR (14-period default) above its own 20-day average, indicating expanded volatility for bigger targets.
This combo filters for “quality” breakouts—volume validates strength, ATR sizes realistic profit potential (e.g., target 1.5-3x ATR from entry).
TradingView Scanner/Strategy
Use this exact Pine Script logic or built-in screener (search “Volume” + “ATR” in Indicators):
- Volume > 2 * sma(volume, 20) // Volume spike
- atr(14) > sma(atr(14), 20) // High ATR
- Close > open (bullish bias) or vice versa
Daily Routine (any timeframe, works best 5min-1H for stocks):
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Scan US stocks (e.g., NYSE/NASDAQ) pre-market or at open for the triggers.
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Enter on pullback to VWAP or prior high-volume node (from earlier context).
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Stop: 1x ATR below entry.
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Target: 2-3x ATR (scale out: 50% at 1.5x, trail rest).
Example Application
On a stock like NVDA with 3x volume and ATR jumping 50%:
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Entry at breakout: $120.
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ATR = $4 → Stop $116, Target $128-132.
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High vol + ATR means the move sustains farther than low-vol days.
Risk Notes
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Best in trends; avoid chop (add RSI >50 filter).
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False breaks happen—wait for close above key level.
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Position size: Risk 1% account per trade using ATR stop distance.
This stacks with your leading indicators (Volume Profile + short RSI) for entries at high-conviction zones. Share a ticker/timeframe for a tuned scan.
For high volume and high ATR setups on TradingView when trading stocks, focus on indicators that confirm momentum conviction, size realistic targets/stops, and filter entries at key levels.
Core Indicators Stack
Combine these built-in or community favorites for spotting and trading volume+ATR spikes:
| Indicator | Purpose in High Vol/ATR | Settings | TradingView Search |
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| Volume (built-in) | Confirms surge (e.g., >2x 20-period SMA); relative volume bars highlight conviction. | Default; add SMA(20) overlay | “Volume” |
| ATR (built-in) | Measures volatility expansion; target 2-3x ATR, stop 1x ATR. | Length 14; plot vs SMA(20) | “ATR” |
| Combined ATR + Volume (script) | Single oscillator (0-100) flagging both high vol + ATR (>80 = prime setup). | ATR/Vol length 14 | “Combined ATR + Volume by kdhchgo” |
| VWAP | Intraday fair value anchor; enter pullbacks to VWAP during spikes. | Standard daily reset | “VWAP” |
| Volume Profile Visible Range (VPVR) | Pinpoints high-volume nodes as support/resistance in volatile swings. | Fixed range on breakout day | “Volume Profile Visible Range” |
Setup Execution
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Scan daily/5min charts for Volume >2x avg AND ATR > its 20-period avg.
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Overlay VPVR + VWAP for levels; use Combined ATR+Vol for timing (>80 threshold).
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Enter on bullish close above VWAP (or bearish below); scale out at 1.5x/3x ATR.
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Add short RSI(9) for divergence at extremes to avoid traps.
This stack leverages volume for participation, ATR for sizing, and levels for precision—ideal for any-day stock breakouts with reduced false signals.
