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BadBuddha Custom Volume
- Free
- Technical Analysis
- Beginner
- NinjaTrader 8
A volume indicator with customizable appearance and statistical measures.
Get BadBuddha Custom Volume
BadBuddha Custom Volume is a free tool from BadBuddha's Library — download it and drop it straight into NinjaTrader 8.
Download BadBuddha Custom VolumeVersion 1.3.0.0 · Installs like every BadBuddha tool — see the install guide. Free tools need no activation.
What BadBuddha Custom Volume Does
NinjaTrader’s built-in volume plot is deliberately plain. BadBuddha Custom Volume replaces it with a volume panel you can shape to your own workflow — control how the histogram is drawn and colored, and let the indicator put each bar’s volume into statistical context instead of leaving you to eyeball it.
The point is signal, not decoration: when volume is unusual relative to recent bars, the panel makes that obvious, and when it is routine, it stays out of the way.
How Traders Use It
Match your chart language
Color and appearance settings let the volume panel follow the same visual rules as the rest of your workspace.
Replace, not add
It slots into the same panel the default volume plot occupies — an upgrade in place, not another study fighting for room.
Install in Under a Minute
Same import as every NinjaTrader 8 add-on.
1
Download the .zip
Use the download button above — no account, no checkout, no activation for free tools.
2
Import into NinjaTrader 8
Control Center → Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On, then select the downloaded file. Do not unzip it first.
3
Add it to a chart
Open a chart → right-click → Indicators → find BadBuddha Custom Volume in the list and configure it to taste.
4
Stay current
BadBuddha tools include an update checker that tells you inside NinjaTrader when a new version ships.
BadBuddha Custom Volume FAQ
Is BadBuddha Custom Volume really free?
Yes — BadBuddha Custom Volume is part of BadBuddha's free library. There is no trial clock, no account, and no activation step; download it and use it.
What does Custom Volume add over the built-in volume indicator?
Custom Volume is an enhanced volume indicator with customizable appearance and built-in statistical analysis, giving you control over how volume is drawn and added context that the standard NinjaTrader volume plot does not provide.
How do I install BadBuddha Custom Volume in NinjaTrader 8?
Download the .zip, then in NinjaTrader 8 go to Control Center → Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On and select the file (don’t unzip it first). Full walkthrough in the Getting Started guide.
Does it work on prop-firm evaluation and funded accounts?
It runs inside NinjaTrader 8 on whichever accounts your session is connected to, whether sim, evaluation or funded. It only draws on your chart and places no orders. It draws and measures volume, so it depends on the volume your data feed sends for the instrument. Your prop firm’s rules are its own, so check them before you add any tool to a live account.
How do updates work?
Every BadBuddha tool ships with a built-in update checker — when a new version is released, NinjaTrader lets you know and the download link on this page always serves the latest build.
Where do I get help with it?
Email support@badbuddhacustoms.com with the indicator name in the subject line. Questions, bug reports, and feature ideas are all welcome — free tools get real support too.
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