📦 Order Blocks

Identify institutional supply and demand zones with volume analysis to find high-probability reversal and continuation areas.

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🎯 What are Order Blocks?

Order Blocks represent areas where institutional traders likely placed large orders, creating zones of supply (resistance) and demand (support). These zones often act as magnets for price, providing excellent entry and exit opportunities.

Key Components

• 🟢 Buy Zones (Bullish OB) - Demand areas where buyers stepped in

• 🔴 Sell Zones (Bearish OB) - Supply areas where sellers took control

• 📊 Volume Metrics - Buy/sell pressure within each zone

• ➖ Midlines - Zone centers for precise targets

Why They Work

Order blocks show where "smart money" entered positions, giving you institutional-level insight into market structure and potential reversal points.

Trading Edge: Fresh order blocks with high directional volume (>70%) provide the highest probability setups.

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📊 Understanding Order Block Components

Zone Structure

Each order block displays:

Component	Description	Trading Use
Colored Box	The zone boundaries	Entry/exit area
Midline	Dashed line at zone center	Profit target
Volume Bar	Buy (green) / Sell (red) split	Strength indicator
Text Label	Zone type and metrics	Quick reference

Volume Metrics Display

Buy Zone / Bullish OB
245.8K | B/S 73/27%

Reading the metrics:

• 245.8K - Total volume in the zone

• 73% Buy - Bullish pressure dominance

• 27% Sell - Minimal selling

Pro Tip: Zones with >70% directional volume are strongest. 50/50 splits indicate indecision - avoid these zones.

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⚙️ Configuration Settings

Basic Settings

Setting	Options	Default	Description
📦 Show Buy Sell Zones	On/Off	ON	Enable/disable order blocks
🔍 Show Only Nearest Boxes	On/Off	ON	Display only closest zone to price
📏 Extend Boxes Indefinitely	On/Off	OFF	Keep zones visible until broken
💥 Show Breaks	On/Off	OFF	Mark when zones are broken
🏁 Show Exit Markers	On/Off	OFF	Display exit signals from zones
📤 Exit Trigger Mode	Close/Wick	Wick	How exits are detected
📊 Show OB Details	On/Off	ON	Display metrics, midline, volume bars

Advanced Settings

Setting	Description	Impact
🔍 Sensitivity	Zone detection sensitivity (1-100)	Higher = fewer, larger zones
🧱 OB Mitigation Method	When zone is "broken"	Close = strict, Wick = sensitive, Mid = balanced
🧩 Hide Overlap	Auto-hide overlapping zones	Keeps chart clean
📐 Fib Factor	Breakout confirmation (0-1)	Higher = stricter bias changes
🔢 Max OBs per Side	Maximum zones displayed	3-5 for clean charts, 10+ for analysis
📜 OB Max History	Lookback period in bars	Lower for performance, higher for context

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📖 Types of Order Blocks

1

Fresh Order Blocks

• Characteristics: Never been tested by price

• Probability: Highest for reaction

• Strategy: First test often produces best move

2

Tested Order Blocks

• Characteristics: Price touched but didn't break

• Probability: Medium strength

• Strategy: Look for multiple confluences

3

Broken Order Blocks

• Characteristics: Price closed through zone

• Probability: Often flips role

• Strategy: Old support becomes resistance (and vice versa)

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🎯 Trading Signals

Entry Signals

Zone Test Entry

Setup:

1. Price approaches fresh order block

2. Look for slowdown or rejection candles

3. Enter at zone edge or midline

4. Stop below/above zone

Best for: Conservative traders, trending markets

Break and Retest

Setup:

1. Zone breaks (triangle marker appears)

2. Price returns to test old zone

3. Enter on rejection

4. Stop beyond zone extreme

Best for: Aggressive traders, reversal plays

Midline Precision

Setup:

1. Wait for price to reach zone midline

2. Look for reaction at this level

3. Enter with tight stop

4. Target opposite zone

Best for: Scalpers, precise entries

Exit Signals

Exit Markers show when price leaves a zone:

• ⬆️ Green arrow = Exiting bullish zone upward (bullish continuation)

• ⬇️ Red arrow = Exiting bearish zone downward (bearish continuation)

Exit Trigger Modes:

• Close - Bar must close outside zone (conservative)

• Wick - Any price spike through zone (aggressive)

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📊 Volume Analysis

Reading Buy/Sell Pressure

The colored bars within zones show:

• Green portion = Buying volume percentage

• Red portion = Selling volume percentage

• Bar width = Proportional to zone width

Strength Interpretation:

• 80/20 split = Very strong zone

• 70/30 split = Strong zone

• 60/40 split = Moderate strength

• 50/50 split = Neutral, avoid

Quick Rule: Trade zones with >70% directional volume for best results

Avoid: 50/50 split zones show indecision

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💡 Pro Strategies

Strategy 1: Zone-to-Zone Trading

Trade from one order block to the opposite side:

1. Enter at demand zone (bullish OB)

2. Target supply zone (bearish OB)

3. Reverse at supply

4. Target demand zone

Best when: Clear range-bound market with defined zones

Strategy 2: Confluence Stacking

Strongest setups have multiple factors:

• Order block + MTF alignment (6+ timeframes)

• Order block + Cloud band edge

• Order block + Market structure level (BOS/CHoCH)

• Order block + Round numbers

Best when: Looking for high-probability entries

Strategy 3: Volume Gradient Trading

Focus on zones with extreme volume imbalances:

• Enter zones with >80% directional volume

• Avoid zones with <60% directional volume

• Use midline for partial profits

• Hold runners to opposite extreme zone

Best when: Trending markets with clear momentum

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🔔 Alert Configuration

Alert Name	Triggers When	Use Case
Entered Bullish OB	Price enters buy zone	Potential long entry
Entered Bearish OB	Price enters sell zone	Potential short entry
Bullish OB Break Down	Buy zone broken	Zone invalidation/flip
Bearish OB Break Up	Sell zone broken	Zone invalidation/flip
Exit from Bullish OB	Leaving buy zone up	Take profit signal
Exit from Bearish OB	Leaving sell zone down	Take profit signal

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⚙️ Optimization Tips

⚡ Scalping

Show Only Nearest: ON
Extend Boxes: OFF
Exit Trigger Mode: Wick
Max OBs: 3 per side
Sensitivity: 10-15 (more zones)
OB Max History: 500 bars
Mitigation: Wick

📊 Day Trading

Show Only Nearest: ON
Extend Boxes: OFF
Exit Trigger Mode: Close
Max OBs: 5 per side
Sensitivity: 15-20 (balanced)
OB Max History: 1000 bars
Mitigation: Close

🏔️ Swing Trading

Show Only Nearest: OFF
Extend Boxes: ON
Exit Trigger Mode: Close
Max OBs: 10 per side
Sensitivity: 20-30 (quality zones)
OB Max History: 2000 bars
Mitigation: Mid

📈 Analysis Mode

Show Only Nearest: OFF
Extend Boxes: ON
Exit Trigger Mode: Close
Max OBs: 10+ per side
Show OB Details: ON
Show Breaks: ON
Show Exit Markers: ON
All visual features enabled

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Critical Errors to Avoid:

1. Trading every zone - Focus on fresh, high-volume zones only

2. Ignoring volume metrics - 50/50 zones are weak, avoid them

3. Not waiting for confirmation - Let price react to the zone first

4. Fighting broken zones - Respect when zones fail and flip

5. Using too many zones - Creates analysis paralysis, keep it clean

6. Wrong Exit Trigger Mode - Match to your trading style

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

No order blocks showing

• Check "Show Buy Sell Zones" is enabled

• Increase "OB Max History" setting (try 1000+)

• Ensure you have enough chart history loaded

• Try adjusting sensitivity (lower = more zones)

• Check if price has been trending without pullbacks

Too many overlapping boxes

• Enable "Show Only Nearest Boxes"

• Enable "Hide Overlap" option (if available)

• Reduce "Max OBs per Side" to 3-5

• Increase sensitivity for fewer, larger zones

Volume metrics showing "n/a"

• Need more historical data loaded

• Increase "OB Max History" to 1000+

• Some instruments may lack volume data

• Check if volume is available for your symbol

Zones disappearing unexpectedly

• This is normal when zones are "mitigated" (broken)

• Check your "OB Mitigation Method" setting

• Broken zones are removed to keep chart clean

• Consider enabling "Extend Boxes" to keep them visible

Exit markers not showing

• Enable "Show Exit Markers" in settings

• Check "Exit Trigger Mode" (Wick vs Close)

• Ensure price actually exited the zone

• May need to wait for bar close (if using Close mode)

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📚 Quick Reference

Visual Elements

Zone Colors:

• 🟢 Green zones = Demand/Support (Bullish OB)

• 🔴 Red zones = Supply/Resistance (Bearish OB)

• ➖ Dashed midline = Zone center/target

• 📊 Split bars = Volume distribution

Markers:

• 🔺 Triangle up = Bearish zone broken (bullish)

• 🔻 Triangle down = Bullish zone broken (bearish)

• ⬆️ Arrow up = Exiting zone upward

• ⬇️ Arrow down = Exiting zone downward

Best Practices Checklist

• Focus on fresh, untested zones

• Confirm with volume metrics (>70% directional)

• Use midlines for precise targets

• Combine with MTF dashboard alignment

• Respect broken zones as role reversals

• Match Exit Trigger Mode to your style

• Keep chart clean with nearest zones only

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