Plain-English rule
Price is above VWAP on 15m.
The current supported price value relative to the current VWAP value on the same timeframe.
Alert Template
Price above VWAP alert template
This template monitors whether price is above VWAP on the 15-minute timeframe. It provides a simple rule for tracking price location relative to a volume-weighted reference.
Dynamic value comparison15mOn candle close
Exact behavior
The rule compares the current supported price value with the current VWAP value on the same timeframe and matches when price is greater than VWAP.
Runtime rule JSON
{
"all": [
{
"type": "value_comparison",
"timeframe": "15m",
"operator": ">",
"left": {
"indicator": {
"name": "price",
"category": "price_like",
"kind": "price",
"source": "close"
}
},
"right": {
"indicator": {
"name": "vwap",
"category": "price_like",
"kind": "vwap"
}
}
}
]
}How to use this template
- 1Review the dynamic comparison and timeframe.
- 2Open the normal alert creation flow.
- 3Recreate or customize the rule, then review it before saving.
How the rule is often interpreted
Price above VWAP is often used as stronger intraday location context. It does not predict continuation.
Pairs well with
VolumeRSIEMA
Limitations
- VWAP follows the documented UTC day-reset semantics.
- A current-value comparison does not necessarily capture the exact crossing candle.
- Price can move repeatedly around VWAP in range-bound conditions.
- This is not a buy signal.
The final saved alert is checked against current validation and plan entitlements. Plan details and pricing are available after sign in.
FAQ
Is VWAP the same as a moving average?
No. The supported VWAP calculation uses cumulative price and volume for the current UTC day.
Does the alert detect the exact VWAP cross?
No. This template checks whether the current supported price value is greater than VWAP.
When does AlertoWatch VWAP reset?
The documented runtime VWAP calculation resets at the UTC day boundary.
Can I add volume confirmation?
Yes when the added condition is supported and the current plan includes multi-condition alerts.