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Volume profile
Also searched as: volume at price
What does Volume profile mean?
Volume profile groups historical traded volume by price level over a selected period. It highlights where activity occurred rather than showing today's resting orders.
Example
A chart shows the largest historical volume concentrated around one price range.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Changing the session, price-bin size or data changes the profile. High past activity does not guarantee future support or liquidity.
Sources and further reading
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