Learning how to read footprint charts allows you to see the aggressive buying and selling inside every candle. In this video, we walk through a complete footprint chart trading setup on Optimus Flow (powered by Quantower).
Unlike standard candlesticks, footprint charts reveal the actual order flow—showing you exactly where participation is high (Value) and where it is thin (Imbalance).
In this video, you will learn:
– The Setup: How to configure “Cluster” view and “Double Data” settings in Optimus Flow.
– The Basics: How to read Buy Volume (Ask) vs Sell Volume (Bid) inside the bar.
– The Strategy: Identifying thin zones vs. heavy participation areas.
– The Context: Using Volume Profile alongside footprints to validate levels.
Chapters:
[00:21] Why Footprint Charts Matter
[00:44] Opening A New Chart
[01:07] Footprint Chart Settings
[01:32] Footprint Vs Candlestick
[01:52] Reading Buy And Sell Volume
[03:21] Participation And Thin Areas
[04:12] Value And Volume Profile
[05:01] What Footprint Charts Do And Don’t Show
[05:50] How To Practice With Footprints
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