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# Momentum
**Momentum** is a key trading indicator on QuantHive that measures the **interest trajectory** of Alpha Traders in a specific token over time. It provides insight into whether the enthusiasm around a token is **increasing or waning**, helping traders anticipate potential price moves based on shifts in trading volume dynamics.
## **How Momentum Works**
Momentum compares **recent short-term trading volume** against **longer-term average volume** among Alpha Traders:
* When **short-term volume exceeds long-term volume**, Momentum is **rising**, indicating growing trader interest and hype.
* When **short-term volume falls below long-term volume**, Momentum is **declining**, signaling waning enthusiasm or potential profit-taking.
A rising Momentum score suggests the token is gaining attention and could be poised for upward price action, while a declining score may warn of weakening demand or impending pullbacks.
## **Why Momentum Matters**
* **Early Signal of Trend Changes:** Momentum can alert traders to shifts before price changes become obvious.
* **Filters Noise:** By focusing on volume trends of top alpha wallets, Momentum reflects meaningful market sentiment rather than random spikes.
* **Complements TPI:** Used together with the Trader Position Index (TPI), Momentum gives a fuller picture of both **direction** and **strength** of market moves.
Momentum is your gauge for the pulse of the market’s interest, showing you when top alpha traders are heating up or cooling off on a token. Harness this insight to ride trends with confidence or spot early exits before sentiment turns.
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