POC Scanner scans stocks, ETFs, crypto, and futures for Volume Profile setups. This guide walks you through every feature step by step.
Workflow Overview
Step 1 — Choose Your Universe
When you open the app, you start on the POC Scanner dashboard. First, pick which set of symbols to scan:
| Universe | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | Broad US market index | General market screening |
| NYSE / Nasdaq | Full exchange listings | Deep exchange-wide scan |
| Crypto | Major cryptocurrencies | Crypto volume analysis |
| Commodities | Futures (gold, oil, grains, etc.) | Commodity volume analysis |
| Italy | Italian exchange tickers | European market focus |
Tip: Start with S&P 500 when learning. It has the most reliable volume data.
Step 2 — Run the Scan
Click the "Run Scan" button. The tool fetches Volume Profile data for every symbol in your selected universe. Depending on the universe size, this takes 5–15 seconds.
The scan searches for structurally bullish setups:
- ✅ Price trading above weekly POC (bullish bias)
- ✅ HVN support below (volume-based floor)
- ✅ No LVN gaps below (no downside air pockets)
- ✅ First LVN above becomes take-profit target
- ✅ No HVN overhead (no resistance between entry and target)
Step 3 — Review the Results Table
Once the scan completes, results appear in a sortable table:
| Column | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ticker name |
| Last Price | Current market price |
| POC | Weekly Point of Control |
| VAH / VAL | Value Area boundaries |
| Signal | BUY badge if structurally bullish |
| TP | Take-profit target (first LVN above) |
| Profile | Quick visual of volume distribution |
A green BUY badge means the symbol passed all signal conditions. The TP column shows your initial target.
Step 4 — Analyze the Volume Profile Chart
Click any row to open the detailed Volume Profile chart:
- Candlesticks — price action for the selected timeframe
- Volume Profile histogram — horizontal bars showing volume at each price level
- POC line (amber) — the fair value reference
- VAH / VAL lines (green / red) — value area boundaries
- Anchored VWAP — toggleable purple line from a custom anchor
- Zoom & pan — drag to focus on specific date ranges
Use the chart to confirm the signal and plan your entry, stop, and target.
Other Pages
| Page | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Intraday | Previous-day Volume Profile on futures & commodities (15m bars) |
| Sentiment | Smart Money Sentiment with preset date ranges |
| Signals | Weekly scan for structurally bullish setups with TP targets |
| Academy | You're here — educational guides on Volume Profile and VWAP |
Quick start: Select S&P 500, click Run Scan, and click the first BUY result to see the Volume Profile chart in action.