medium · Order Flow Analysis absorption-exhaustion-imbalance
When applying the 'Wick-Body Imbalance' signal for a short entry, what is the required narrative within the bar?
- Equal bid and ask volume printed consistently throughout the entire visible range of the bar itself.
- Buying imbalances in the upper wick (failed effort) followed by selling imbalances in the body (aggression).
- A bar showing no upper or lower wicks whatsoever, with imbalances appearing only at middle price levels.
- Selling imbalances in the lower wick followed by strong buying imbalances in the body, signaling a bullish reversal setup.
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