Footprint Chart
A footprint chart displays detailed trading activity within individual price bars, commonly showing executed buying and selling volume at specific price levels. Different platforms offer different footprint formats.
Why it matters to you
A normal candlestick shows price movement. A footprint chart allows traders to inspect more closely where trading occurred inside that candle and how aggressive buying and selling were distributed. It can help traders analyze volume imbalances, absorption and order flow around important levels.
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