matplotlib / matplotlib/mplfinance
Feature Request: Volume Profile on a chart with alpha argument
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I would like to request an easy way to plot a volume profile on top of a chart on the Y-axis (see image)
Describe the solution you'd like
A function that takes two arguments. Volume and Price. To plot Volume by Price Level.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Haven't found any alternatives or easy ways to go about it. No "overlay" solutions exist?
Additional context
See attached image.
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the existing chart and overlay API, then define the expected volume-by-price behavior and verify that the requested volume and price inputs produce a documented overlay matching the example.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- matplotlib, python
- Domain
- data-visualization
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100