Order Flow Imbalance
- Индикаторы
- Версия: 1.1
- Обновлено: 12 августа 2025
- Активации: 5
Description
The Order Flow Imbalance Indicator is a technical analysis tool that measures the imbalance between bullish and bearish order flow over a specified period. This indicator helps traders identify prevailing market sentiment and potential reversal points.
How It Works
The indicator analyzes order flow for each candle:
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Bull Order Flow – volume of candles where the closing price is higher than the opening price (green candles)
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Bear Order Flow – volume of candles where the closing price is lower than the opening price (red candles)
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Imbalance is calculated as the difference between the sum of bull order flow and bear order flow over the set period
Signal Interpretation
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Positive values (green histogram) – bullish order flow dominates, indicating buyer strength
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Negative values (red histogram) – bearish order flow dominates, indicating seller strength
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Zero line – equilibrium between buyers and sellers
Trading Applications
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Trend Confirmation – imbalance in the direction of the trend confirms its strength
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Divergence Analysis – divergence between price and indicator may signal potential reversals
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Accumulation/Distribution Zones – prolonged periods of imbalance indicate large player activity
Settings
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Period – number of candles for calculating the imbalance (default: 10)
Features
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Displays in a separate panel below the main chart
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Histogram format for clear visualization
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Color coding: green for bullish imbalance, red for bearish imbalance
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Suitable for all timeframes and trading instruments
This indicator is particularly effective when combined with other technical analysis tools for a comprehensive market assessment.
