How to Create a Volume and Open-Interest Screen in ChartsPod
A screen combining volume and open interest finds markets where activity and positioning are changing together. Build it so every result can be explained.
Short answer
Create a volume and open-interest screen in ChartsPod's Screener Lab by stating the idea first (for example, markets where open interest rose while price stayed flat), choosing the universe (venue and perpetual markets), defining filters with explicit windows and units (volume over 24 hours, OI change over the same window, price change band), running it, and opening each match to confirm why it qualified. Save the rule with a timestamp so the screen can be repeated.
From idea to rules
| Idea | Rule | Window / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Market is active | Volume above threshold | 24h, quote currency |
| Positioning building | OI change > +x% | 24h, same unit throughout |
| Price not yet moved | Price change between −y% and +y% | 24h |
Units and windows
OI can be measured in contracts, coins or USD; a USD measure rises when price rises even if positions are unchanged. Use coin-denominated OI change when separating positioning from price. Keep all filters on the same window.
Control names in the terminal can change between releases. If a label differs from this guide, look for the setting that does the job described.
Variations on the screen
Rising OI with falling price: possible new shorts. Rising OI with rising price: possible new longs. Falling OI with a sharp move: positions closing, possibly forced. Each is a separate screen with its own rule, and each should be judged by what happens next across many matches, not one.
Add funding as a third filter to separate crowded from uncrowded positioning: rising OI with extreme funding differs from rising OI with neutral funding.
Keep each variant saved separately with its own notes, so results are not mixed.
Explaining matches
Open each result and confirm the values that made it match. Discard results driven by data gaps or one-off spikes. See ChartsPod Screener Results: Explain the Rule Behind Each Match.
Build the volume and OI screen on exchange markets.
Open the ChartsPod terminalWrite the idea, fix universe, windows and units, and confirm every match before acting.
Related: Crypto Screener vs DEX Screener: Different Markets, Different Filters.
Compare How to Create a Volume and Open-Interest Screen in ChartsPod across Binance, Bybit, OKX and Hyperliquid markets.
Open markets in ChartsPodQuestions readers ask
Which OI unit should I screen on?
Coin- or contract-denominated change to separate positioning from price; label the unit.
Can I screen spot markets on OI?
No; OI applies to derivatives.
How do I repeat a screen?
Save the rule with its windows, units and timestamp.
Sources and methodology
ChartsPod capabilities were checked against its public overview, documentation index, markets and indicator pages on 17 October 2026. Exact control names inside the terminal can change between releases, so this guide describes what to set and check rather than quoting menu labels. Venue availability is shown per tool in the terminal. Worked examples use illustrative numbers.
- ChartsPod documentation — guides for order flow, derivatives, alerts, backtests, journal and workspaces.
- TradingView: Understanding crypto open interest — aggregated vs single-venue OI and units.
- Binance: USD-M Futures market data API — trades, depth, funding and open interest.
This article explains research tools and workflows. It is not financial advice, does not recommend buying or selling any asset and does not predict prices. Crypto derivatives carry a risk of rapid and total loss of margin.
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