Forex / Technical Analysis

Order Flow

Definition

The real-time stream of buy and sell orders in the market, used by traders to gauge supply and demand imbalances.

Example
Strong buy-side order flow supports upward price movement.
Frequently Asked Question
What is Order Flow in trading?
Order Flow is the real-time stream of buy and sell orders in the market. Traders analyze order flow to identify supply and demand imbalances, predicting short-term price direction before candles fully form.
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). Order Flow. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/order-flow
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.