VCP screener with quality scores
Volatility contraction pattern setups — tightening base, drying volume, a clear pivot.
The Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP) is a base that tightens through progressively smaller pullbacks on declining volume before a breakout. TickerDesk's Setup Builder screens for VCP structure each afternoon and scores every candidate on setup quality so you're not eyeballing a hundred charts.
What the screen looks for
- A series of contractions — each pullback shallower than the last.
- Volume drying up into the apex of the base.
- A definable pivot / buy point with a tight stop.
Each setup gets a quality score so the cleanest bases rise to the top. Refreshed post-close daily.
Frequently asked
What is a VCP?
A volatility contraction pattern — a consolidation that tightens through successive smaller pullbacks on falling volume, popularized by Mark Minervini, often preceding a breakout.
How often does it update?
Once per day after the close (16:15 ET).
Every signal referenced is logged and graded against real closes; see the transparency page for the full self-graded track record.