What is the difference between value area low and value area high?

While the value area low shows the lowest price level within the value area and the value area high shows the highest price level within the value area. See the Volume Profile chart below: Note* The Value Area Volume is by default set at 70%. Moving forward, let’s see the value area calculation process.

What is value area high (Vah)?

The Value Area High (VAH) is the upper boundary of the value area. It is the highest price level within the range where traders have agreed upon the most value, and it signifies the top of the most traded region in a specific time frame. Traders view the VAH as a potential resistance level when prices approach it from below.

What is a value area low (Vah)?

Traders view the VAH as a potential resistance level when prices approach it from below. Conversely, the Value Area Low (VAL) marks the bottom of the value area. This point represents the lowest price level within the day’s trading range that has seen significant trade volume.