hard · Order Flow Analysis absorption-exhaustion-imbalance
If you are short 10 ES contracts and price drops to your target but stalls with 'Absorption' (high bilateral volume, zero delta), what is the professional exit strategy?
- Exit the entire position immediately.
- Move the stop-loss 10 ticks away to give it room.
- Wait for a 'Stacked Selling Imbalance' to confirm continuation.
- Add to the short position, expecting a breakthrough.
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