A Complete Guide to Stock Volume-Price Relationships (With Illustrations)

When applying this method, attention should be paid to the following: (1) A massive surge in trading volume should occur when the stock price is at a relatively low level. If the broader market has already posted substantial gains—and the individual stock has risen more than 100%—then a sudden surge in volume warrants serious concern: it may indicate that major players are selling off their positions after driving up the price. (2) The longer the stock price consolidates at a low level, the higher the probability—and magnitude—of an upward price move following the surge in volume. 3. Buy Signal: Low-Volume Sideways Consolidation As illustrated, after a sharp price advance, profit-taking by existing holders impedes further upside momentum, necessitating a period of consolidation before the next leg up. During this phase, trading volume gradually shrinks to a relatively low level, and the price dips slightly to form a new relative low—this constitutes a clear buy signal. Once volume begins expanding again, another upward wave is likely to unfold. Especially after a rapid price rise followed by a correction accompanied by markedly reduced volume, investors should confidently enter long positions. This pattern typically reflects institutional players shaking out weak holders via volatility—a precursor to renewed upward momentum. Generally speaking, buying during the first post-rally correction—when volume contracts significantly—is highly reliable. Whether subsequent corrections with shrinking volume also present viable entry points depends on institutional behavior and price structure. Bearish Volume Signals 1. Peak Volume & Peak Price ("Sky-High Volume, Sky-High Price") "Sky-high volume, sky-high price" refers to a situation where both trading volume (for an individual stock or the overall market) and price (or index level) simultaneously reach record highs—an extreme manifestation of the “volume increases, price rises” principle. It commonly appears near the end of prolonged uptrends and represents a distinctive market phenomenon. "Sky-high volume" means the largest trading volume recorded since the start of the ongoing rally; "sky-high price" means the highest price (or index level) achieved over the same period. If the stock price is already at elevated levels, manipulative trading by major players—or extreme market euphoria—can jointly drive both record-breaking volume and record-breaking price. This often signals exhaustion—the turning point from peak to decline—as bullish sentiment becomes fully saturated and no further upward momentum remains. Traders should consider reducing positions upon observing this pattern. 2. Decline on Minimal Volume ("Volumeless Drop") A "volumeless drop" occurs when a stock’s price falls sharply despite extremely low trading volume—an extreme case of “volume shrinks, price drops.” It frequently appears in heavily manipulated stocks undergoing steep declines or in stocks hit by major negative news. After significant adverse news breaks, various capital sources often rush to exit regardless of price, while buyers remain on the sidelines awaiting clarity. Market liquidity dries up dramatically, resulting in steep price declines with negligible volume—hence the term “volumeless drop.” Additionally, long-term, high-positioned, heavily manipulated stocks may collapse instantly if the controlling entity faces funding disruption or if major adverse news emerges. Such stocks plunge into consecutive daily limits-down, accompanied by severely contracted volume—exhibiting classic “volumeless drop” characteristics. Generally, once the controlling entity has fully exited or its funding chain has completely broken, such a stock is unlikely to see any meaningful recovery within a year. Traders must therefore avoid this type of risk. 3. Rising Volume, Flat Price at High Levels “Rising volume, flat price” describes a scenario where trading volume increases while the stock price (or market index) remains virtually unchanged. This indicates pronounced disagreement between bulls and bears—neither side gaining decisive control.

Trading Plan for September 10, 2026

I. Summary of Key News Events Finance: State Council Information Office to Hold Press Conference on Building a Financial Powerhouse The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, featuring Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China; Cong Lin, Deputy Director of the National Financial Regulatory Administration; Li Chao, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission; and Li Bin, Spokesperson and Deputy Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. They will brief reporters on efforts to implement the 15th Five-Year Plan in the financial sector and advance the construction of a financial powerhouse. SK Hynix: SK Hynix U.S.-Listed Shares Surge Over 7%, Hit All-Time High Shares of SK Hynix listed in the U.S. reached an all-time high of USD 198.63 per share, rising 7.05% intraday, with a total market capitalization of USD 1.45 trillion. Halometasone: Prices Soar Over 20-Fold—Original-Brand Halometasone Cream Jumps from RMB 30 to RMB 800 Amid Shortage Recently, a widely used imported original-brand prescription topical corticosteroid—Xinshique De (generic name: halometasone / triclosan cream)—has faced severe supply shortages and dramatic price hikes. Online pharmaceutical retail platforms list remaining inventory at nearly RMB 800 per tube. According to the China Medical Information Query Platform, the reference price for this drug ranges from RMB 34 to RMB 43 per tube—representing a price increase exceeding 20-fold. Wheat: Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to Raise Imported Wheat Prices by 12% The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that, effective October, it will raise the price of imported wheat sold to domestic enterprises by 12%, based on the weighted average price across five wheat categories procured by the ministry. This adjustment follows earlier concerns about U.S. weather disruptions and heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict—both of which have pushed up global wheat prices. 1. U.S. Markets Overnight U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board last night: the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.77%; the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.64%, marking its third consecutive decline. Major tech stocks showed mixed performance: the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 0.37%; NVIDIA declined nearly 1%; Oracle fell 0.55%; Tesla dipped 0.1%; Apple slid 0.28%; Google and ASML each fell over 2%; TSMC declined nearly 1%; Intel rose nearly 2%; Lumentum gained over 1%; AMD rose over 3%; SanDisk surged over 1%; SK Hynix jumped over 7%; Micron Technology rose nearly 3%; Seagate Technology fell over 2%; and Western Digital rose over 1%. III. Market Indices Yesterday’s market continued its pattern of choppy divergence: the Shanghai Composite Index reclaimed both its 10-day and 60-day moving averages, while the ChiNext remained relatively weak—still facing resistance near its 50-day moving average. The STAR 50 Index encountered resistance at its 200-day moving average. Without a meaningful pickup in trading volume, breaking through this level remains challenging. Yesterday’s total market turnover shrank by over RMB 100 billion compared to the previous trading day, bringing the aggregate daily turnover below RMB 1.9 trillion—indicating insufficient broad-based buying momentum. Most capital remains on the sidelines, and the market continues to be dominated by intra-market liquidity rotation rather than fresh inflows. Sector-wise, coal and chemical stocks performed strongly yesterday; gold and non-ferrous metals rallied in the afternoon; hardware-related AI computing stocks saw localized rebounds. Conversely, media and gaming stocks led the downside, while agriculture stocks entered a correction phase. Overall, amid persistently weak volume, the broader market lacks catalysts to sustain a directional trend—remaining largely range-bound. Meanwhile, sectoral leadership continues rotating rapidly, with dividend-yield and technology stocks alternating in dominance.

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