// TRADING TERMINOLOGY

What is Footprint Chart?

A type of candlestick chart that shows the specific volume traded at every price level within each candle.

In-Depth Explanation

Footprint charts provide a "look inside" the candle to see the battle between buyers and sellers. They are essential for advanced order flow trading.

"The footprint chart revealed a massive buy imbalance at the very bottom of the wick."

The stream of buy and sell orders currently entering the market.

The difference between the volume traded at the ask price and the volume traded at the bid price.

A price level where a rising market finds selling pressure and struggles to break above.

A price level where a falling market finds buying interest and struggles to break below.

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