Low volume is a positive thing Technical analysts like seeing the volume drop off as we experienced just before the small rally last week and volume drying up just after a pop could again be considered a positive thing. As an earlier poster mentioned the low volume indicates that there are fewer sellers and the games played during accumulation and the crosses dwindles. In other words, positions have been taken, often by those fortunate to be in the know and just before some expected significant news or event. Here's to hoping!