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Using Footprint Charts to Trade Orderflow

· Mike Swartz

This concise video focuses on the practical application of footprint charts for day trading. Rather than just theory, it walks through real chart examples showing how to identify trading opportunities.

What You’ll Learn

  • Reading Bid/Ask Volume — understanding what the numbers on a footprint chart mean
  • Identifying Imbalances — spotting areas where one side is significantly more aggressive
  • Absorption Patterns — recognizing when large orders are absorbing selling or buying pressure
  • Aggressive Activity — detecting when market orders are overwhelming limit orders
  • Trade Entry Signals — practical setups based on footprint chart patterns

Trading Applications

The video demonstrates how footprint charts can help you:

  • Find better entry points with tighter stops
  • Confirm breakouts by verifying genuine buying/selling pressure
  • Avoid false breakouts by spotting absorption before reversals
  • Time exits more effectively by watching for exhaustion signals

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