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May 31, 2026

Bullish Volume Multiplier Tool

Call Volume Just Spiked. Does Price Follow?

This tool helps traders put current call volume readings into perspective by showing how price has historically responded to similar levels of unusual call activity, offering context beyond raw volume numbers alone.

Unusual options activity is one of the most closely watched, yet often misunderstood, signals in the market. When call volume spikes sharply in a stock, it is commonly interpreted as bullish, suggesting that traders are positioning for upside. However, raw call volume can be misleading on its own. A large absolute number of calls traded in a megacap stock may be routine, while the same number in a smaller name can represent a significant surge relative to its normal activity.

This is why comparing today's call volume to the stock's own recent average provides more useful information than looking at the absolute number alone. A reading well above the stock's typical levels can indicate a meaningful increase in bullish positioning, while a reading near its average suggests activity is within normal ranges. Understanding what usually follows requires context from how price has historically behaved after similar spikes in call volume for that stock.

What the Tool Shows You

Projection

45-Day Projected Price Cone

Projects a potential price range over the next 45 days by applying historical forward returns from past similar setups.

Probability

Probability Graph

Shows how often prices rose or fell after similar setups in the past.

Scan

Auto-Detection

The tool automatically scans the market and highlights stocks with the strongest setups for the day ahead.

Log

Past Similar Setups

A full log of every past day when conditions were similar.

How Traders are using the Bullish Volume Multiplier Tool

1

Morning Scan

Start the day by checking whether the tool is highlighting any unusual activity in your favorite stocks. This helps you quickly identify which names may be setting up for a potential move.

2

Review the Price Cone

See how price has historically behaved after similar setups. This gives you a realistic view of what typically happens next instead of relying on guesswork.

3

Size the move with the bar graph

Switch to Bar Graph view and set your target price level. The bars show how often similar setups reached that distance by upcoming expirations. Toggle between "By Touch" and "By Close" depending on your strategy.

4

Review the chart and table log for context

Review the historical matches before taking a position. Pay attention to how many comparable setups exist and whether they occurred during similar market conditions. This helps you determine how much weight to give the current signal.

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