hard · Order Flow Analysis absorption-exhaustion-imbalance
An institutional algorithm is executing a large buy order in Corn (ZC) using a 'VWAP' strategy.
What is the specific footprint signature the retail trader should look for?
- Large stacked buying imbalances of $1,000+ contracts in a single 1-minute bar.
- A persistent positive bias in cumulative delta and slightly elevated ask volume across many bars without obvious spikes.
- Zero volume at session highs (unfinished business) as price is pushed too quickly.
- High bid volume at session lows representing passive support.
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