Spotting Absorption at Point of Control (POC)
1. Introduction In auction-based trading, the Point of Control (POC) represents the price level where the highest volume traded during a defined session or range. Because large traders prefer operating at value-heavy zones, the POC often becomes a battlefield between buyers and sellers. When absorption occurs at POC, it signals that passive liquidity is overpowering […]
Difference Between Footprint vs Traditional Candlesticks
🟩 1. Introduction Most traders begin with traditional candlestick charts because they show price movement in a simple visual form. However, as traders evolve, they seek more context — especially about who is buying, who is selling, and how aggressively. This is where the Order Flow Footprint chart becomes a major upgrade. 🟦 2. What […]
NSE Holidays 2026: Complete Stock Market Holiday Calendar & Planner
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has released the official holiday calendar for 2026, outlining the days when the Indian stock market will remain closed for trading across equity and derivatives segments. Keeping track of these dates is essential for traders, investors, and portfolio managers — especially for planning trade entries, exits, option expiries, […]
Silver Rate Today: Live Price, Market Trends & Trading Outlook
Silver Rate Today (India) As of today, silver prices in India remain highly volatile, reflecting strong global demand, speculative trading activity, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Silver continues to outperform many asset classes, attracting both long-term investors and short-term traders. Note: Prices may vary slightly based on city, taxes, and local bullion demand. Why Silver Prices Are […]
Student Loan Garnishment: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stop It (2025 Guide)
Student loan garnishment is one of the most feared consequences of defaulting on student loans. Many borrowers suddenly see money deducted from their paycheck, tax refund, or even Social Security—often without fully understanding why it happened or how to stop it. This comprehensive guide explains student loan garnishment, how it works, how much can be […]
Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve?
Every year, traders and investors ask the same question as December 24 approaches: Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?The answer depends on which country and exchange you are trading on. Below is a clear, updated breakdown so you can plan your trades without confusion. 🇺🇸 United States: Christmas Eve Trading Hours In the […]
Japan Interest Rate Decision: What the Latest BOJ Move Means for Yen, Markets, and Global Economy
Japan interest rate decision has become one of the most searched financial topics globally as traders, investors, and economists closely watch the policy direction of the Bank of Japan (BOJ). After decades of ultra-loose monetary policy, even small changes by Japan can send shockwaves through global markets. In this article, we break down the latest […]
Large Lot Tracker: Smart Money Identification in Footprint
In Orderflow trading, the biggest edge is identifying where smart money enters the market.Price doesn’t move because retail traders buy or sell—price moves when large orders hit the market. A Large Lot Tracker is a critical footprint concept that exposes: This is one of the highest-accuracy smart money detection tools inside the footprint chart. 🎯 […]
Stack Imbalance Zones – The Strongest Support & Resistance in Orderflow
In Orderflow trading, the most powerful institutional support and resistance levels are not drawn by retail indicators—they are created by Stacked Imbalances.A stacked imbalance shows aggressive, one-sided buying or selling, concentrated across multiple price levels inside a single candle. Whenever this stacking happens, it exposes: These zones often become the turning points of the market, […]
Dynamic VWAP Liquidity Compression Zones (D-VLCZ): The Hidden Engine Behind Explosive Market Moves
Most VWAP trading methods rely on simple mean-reversion or trend confirmation. But modern markets — driven by algo-based liquidity engines — require something more advanced: A way to detect where liquidity is silently compressing around VWAP before a violent expansion move. This is where Dynamic VWAP Liquidity Compression Zones (D-VLCZ) come in. D-VLCZ are zones […]