medium · Order Flow Analysis absorption-exhaustion-imbalance

Which of the following describes a 'Trapped Buyer' scenario that would justify a high-conviction short entry?

1. Selling imbalance at the session high, followed by a bearish close, confirms seller control.
2. Buying imbalance at the session high, followed by a bearish close and no further upward penetration.
3. Balanced volume at the session high, followed by a neutral close, shows no directional conviction.
4. Buying imbalance at the session low, followed by a bullish close, shows sellers were absorbed and trapped.

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