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VCP — Volatility Contraction Pattern

Scan 5,000+ stocks daily for Mark Minervini-style VCP setups. Tightening contractions, pivot ranges, and volume dry-ups detected. Each setup graded A+ to B.

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How the VCP — Volatility Contraction Pattern scanner works

The Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP), popularized by Mark Minervini, identifies stocks where price contractions get progressively tighter, signaling that supply is being absorbed and a breakout is imminent. Each contraction should be shallower than the last, with volume drying up at the pivot. Our scanner detects these multi-contraction setups daily and grades them based on contraction depth sequence, volume profile, and trend template compliance.

What we analyze

Progressive contraction depth reduction
Volume dry-up at the pivot
Number of contractions (T1, T2, T3+)
Trend template compliance
Relative strength vs market

How our grading system works

For VCPs, an A+ grade means three or more progressively tighter contractions with clear volume dry-up at the pivot. Each contraction should be at least 30% shallower than the last. Lower grades indicate fewer contractions or insufficient volume decline. This is not a prediction of future price movement — it is a way to prioritize which charts deserve your attention first.

A+
Textbook setup with strong confluence
A
High-quality setup worth watching
B+
Decent setup with some reservations
B
Pattern detected but lower conviction

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