Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2016 and has been updated for 2018. We practitioners of the technological arts have a tendency to use specialized jargon. That's not unusual.

Understanding trading volume is essential for any trader in the crypto space. It can serve as a critical tool for confirming trends, understanding market sentiment, and executing more informed trading ...

Volume is the number of shares of a stock that have changed hands over a certain period of time, typically one day. Stocks with higher volumes have more investors interested in buying or selling them.