BadRead the balance at a glance
A column that is mostly one color says who won the bar without opening a delta panel.
BadBuddha Volume Stack
- Free
- Technical Analysis
- Beginner
- NinjaTrader 8
A stacked volume histogram of cumulative buying and selling volume.
Get BadBuddha Volume Stack
BadBuddha Volume Stack is a free tool from BadBuddha's Library — download it and drop it straight into NinjaTrader 8.
Download BadBuddha Volume StackVersion 1.2.0.0 · Installs like every BadBuddha tool — see the install guide. Free tools need no activation.
What BadBuddha Volume Stack Does
The BadBuddha Volume Stack takes the buy/sell split one step further and stacks the two components into a single cumulative histogram per bar. Each bar becomes a stacked column: the proportion of buying to selling is visible in the column itself, and the total height still shows overall participation.
The result reads like a mini balance-of-power gauge under every candle — useful when you care less about raw volume numbers and more about which side carried the bar.
How Traders Use It
Track shifts across a swing
Watch the stack composition change as a move ages — thinning dominance often precedes the actual turn in price.
Keep charts light
One stacked panel replaces separate buy-volume and sell-volume plots, saving vertical space on smaller screens.
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 Volume Stack 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 Volume Stack FAQ
Is BadBuddha Volume Stack really free?
Yes — BadBuddha Volume Stack 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 Volume Stack plot?
Volume Stack plots a stacked volume histogram showing cumulative buying and selling volume, so the balance between the two sides accumulates visually as the session develops.
How do I install BadBuddha Volume Stack 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 stacks cumulative buying and selling 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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