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A counter-directional trade taken against momentum, usually near extremes where responsive buyers or sellers are expected to show up.
A market move that attempts to break beyond a reference level (like IBH/IBL) but quickly reverses within 30 minutes, signaling rejection. A true FA often leads price to travel to the other end of the IB — e.g., a failure at IBL followed by a move above IBH.
A buffer value (e.g., 3–5 points in Nifty) added beyond a key level like IBH or an IS bar high/low to confirm breakout or stop loss placement.
The real-time sequence of executed buy and sell orders that reveals immediate buyer/seller intent and market aggression.
A visual representation of traded volume at each price level inside a bar, helping identify control and imbalance.
The 12:15–12:45 PM time slot in Market Profile; statistically known for forming intraday highs or lows.
The rate of change of delta in options pricing; though not a core MP/OF concept, it impacts short-term volatility and institutional hedging.
A price area at the open where no volume is traded between two sessions, typically reflecting imbalance from the prior close; must be interpreted in context (gap and go, or gap fade).
In Order Flow, a bar showing net COT (Commitment of Traders) positive — net buyer aggression; should be interpreted along with POC position and volume strength.
Slow, directionless price movement common on Normal days; reflects a rotational market with locals in control and no initiative presence.
A price level where a large chunk of volume has traded; suggests prior acceptance and potential hesitation in the future.
Structure defining an uptrend in price action; often used in conjunction with trend day identification.
A quick-entry, short-duration trade typically taken near known edges or volume clusters; aims to capture small, high-probability moves.
A condition where price revisits and respects the day's developing point of control (DPOC), indicating balance or stalling momentum.
A pre-market scenario or trade plan for how the day may unfold, usually derived from past structure, open type, and potential flow zones.
The range formed during the first hour of trade (9:15–10:15 AM); provides structure for the rest of the session.
Initiative Buying or Selling seen within the 30-minute period post-IB; strong signal of directional conviction.
Initial Balance High/Low; breakout above/below signals potential momentum; common FA reference points.
A skew in buy vs. sell volumes (typically on the diagonal in Order Flow), suggesting control by one party and potential continuation.
Aggressive entry by buyers/sellers beyond value areas, often triggering follow-through moves and indicating control.
The 1:45–2:15 PM time slot; used to assess afternoon continuation or reversal setups, especially when paired with K (2:15–2:45 PM).
