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Trading the First 15 Minutes: Liquidity Patterns at the Open

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When you’re zoomed in on a single instrument, it’s easy to miss what’s happening in the rest of the market. A sudden move in ES might not make sense—until you see that NQ or RTY just broke key levels. Or maybe a spike in volume in AAPL coincides with aggressive order flow in the SPY. These broader signals are often the missing link.
<a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-Market-Pulse">Market Pulse</a> fills that gap. It gives traders a real-time dashboard of market-wide activity—letting you track volatility, momentum, and aggressive trading across multiple correlated instruments. Available for both futures and stocks, it’s built to help you stay informed without leaving the Bookmap interface.
<h2>What Is Market Pulse?</h2>
<a href="https://youtu.be/XUkJrHnyI0E"><span data-rich-links="{&quot;fple-t&quot;:&quot;Market pulse indicator&quot;,&quot;fple-u&quot;:&quot;https://youtu.be/XUkJrHnyI0E&quot;,&quot;fple-mt&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;first-party-link&quot;}">Market pulse indicator</a>
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Market Pulse is a real-time visual dashboard that shows:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Price movement strength (directional momentum)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Volume surges (total and aggressive)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Correlation shifts between key instruments</li>
</ul>
It works by aggregating live MBO data from multiple symbols and translating it into intuitive visual signals. Traders can choose which instruments to follow—like ES, NQ, RTY, SPY, QQQ, or leading stocks—and monitor shifts without opening new charts.
Learn more or configure your panel via the <a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-Market-Pulse">Knowledge Base</a>.
<h3>Why It’s Useful for Futures and Stock Traders</h3>
<h4>Futures Traders</h4>
If you’re trading ES, but NQ is leading the market higher, that divergence matters. Market Pulse helps futures traders:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Spot correlated directional bias</li>
<li aria-level="1">Time entries with broader confirmation</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/trade-like-an-institutional-trader-how-to-read-the-market-like-the-pros">Avoid getting trapped during fakeouts</a> when other markets aren’t aligned
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Stock Traders</h4>
When monitoring a stock like TSLA, it’s helpful to know what’s happening in SPY or QQQ. If aggressive selling hits across the board, even strong names may pull back. Market Pulse lets equity traders:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Stay aware of macro pressure</li>
<li aria-level="1">Track real-time flows in ETFs or peer stocks</li>
<li aria-level="1">Combine single-stock signals with market structure insights</li>
</ul>
<h3>Use Cases in Practice</h3>
<h4><a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/how-to-spot-trend-reversals-early-using-order-flow-analysis">Confirming Reversals</a></h4>
You see aggressive selling in your chart, but Market Pulse shows strong buying in the broader index. That contradiction may suggest a local shakeout, not a full reversal.
<h4><a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/sector-rotation-strategies-for-long-term-investors-maximizing-returns-by-capitalizing-on-market-trends">Identifying Rotations</a></h4>
Volume shifts out of small caps (RTY) and into large caps (NQ)? Market Pulse flags that change instantly—giving you early warning of sector rotation.
<h4><a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/crash-course-to-risk-management">Risk Management</a></h4>
If Market Pulse lights up with aggressive selling across multiple indices, that may be a cue to step back, tighten stops, or reduce position size.
<h3>Customization and Integration</h3>
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Market Pulse is fully customizable:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Choose which instruments to track</li>
<li aria-level="1">Adjust sensitivity and signal thresholds</li>
<li aria-level="1">Display the widget on your Bookmap layout or on a separate monitor</li>
</ul>
This makes it easy to integrate without cluttering your primary chart view.
<h3>Requirements and Access</h3>
To use Market Pulse, you’ll need:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/packages-comparison">Bookmap Global or Global+ subscription</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://bookmap.com/en/bmdata">BookmapData</a> for CME futures, or a supported provider like Rithmic</li>
</ul>
The add-on is available via the <a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/495196">Bookmap Marketplace</a>.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Even the best setups can fail in isolation. Market Pulse helps put your trade in context—so you’re not reacting to one chart, but reading the market as a whole.
It’s a simple overlay with a powerful effect: giving you the missing perspective that ties everything together.
Explore the <a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-Market-Pulse">full setup guide</a> to learn more.
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Market Pulse: A Broader View of Market Activity in Real Time

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When watching the order book, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Not all orders are equal. Some are tiny resting orders that get pulled immediately. Others are large and meaningful—but hidden in a sea of noise. That’s where <a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/-5875431214668062052">Tradermap Pro</a> comes in.
This indicator helps traders cut through clutter by displaying only the liquidity that matters—based on size thresholds, position, and behavior. Built specifically for Market-by-Order (MBO) data, Tradermap Pro lets you customize the heatmap display to focus on the participants that actually move the market.
<h2>Why Standard Heatmaps Aren’t Always Enough</h2>
Bookmap’s core heatmap is powerful—it shows where liquidity is resting across price levels. But when all orders are treated equally, the display can get noisy. You may see:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Micro-lots cluttering key levels</li>
<li aria-level="1">Frequent flickering from small cancelations</li>
<li aria-level="1">No distinction between noise and genuine intent</li>
</ul>
For discretionary traders or scalpers, this can lead to confusion or hesitation. Tradermap Pro was created to fix that.
<h2>What Tradermap Pro Does</h2>
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Tradermap Pro offers an advanced filtering system for visualizing liquidity:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Minimum Size Thresholds: Show only orders above a specified size (e.g., 20+ contracts)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Custom Color Mapping: Visualize different order sizes using a configurable gradient</li>
<li aria-level="1">Historical Context: Replay and analyze how large liquidity levels interacted with price</li>
</ul>
It’s not just about clarity—it’s about relevance. With Tradermap Pro, you’re focusing on the entities with the size and intent to actually move price.
Learn how to set it up in the <a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-Tradermap-Pro">Knowledge Base</a> or download directly from the <a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/-5875431214668062052">Marketplace</a>.
<h3>How Traders Use It</h3>
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Here’s how different styles of traders use Tradermap Pro:
<h4>Scalping Futures</h4>
Scalpers need precision. By filtering out small-lot noise, Tradermap Pro reveals where large players are parked—making it easier to fade extremes or join short bursts of momentum near true <a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/trade-via-bookmap-detailed-step-step-guide">resistance/support zones</a>.
<h4>Confirming Liquidity Reactions</h4>
After a strong move, traders use Tradermap Pro to see if price interacts with meaningful resting orders. If large bids absorb sellers after a drop, it may hint at hidden accumulation.
<h4>Backtesting Liquidity Relevance</h4>
Tradermap Pro’s playback feature lets traders go back in time and compare price behavior against real-time liquidity changes. It’s particularly useful for building rule-based setups around absorption or rejection.
<h3>Best When Used With&#8230;</h3>
Tradermap Pro pairs well with:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Stops &amp; Icebergs: See if filtered liquidity levels line up with stop runs or iceberg fills</li>
<li aria-level="1">Liquidity Tracker Pro: Track the change in liquidity around key filtered levels</li>
</ul>
Together, these tools let you detect not just where liquidity is—but how it’s being used in real time.
<h3>What You Need to Run It</h3>
To use Tradermap Pro, you’ll need:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/packages-comparison">Bookmap Global or Global+ subscription</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">An MBO-compatible data feed like <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/bmdata">BookmapData CME</a> or Rithmic</li>
</ul>
The add-on is available via the <a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/-5875431214668062052">Bookmap Marketplace</a>.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Tradermap Pro isn’t just a visual upgrade—it’s a decision-making filter. By surfacing only what matters, it helps traders stay focused, reduce second-guessing, and act on clearer signals.
In fast markets, clarity is an edge. Tradermap Pro gives you more of it.

Tradermap Pro: Filter the Noise and Focus on Real Liquidity

<h1><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1_result-1.webp" alt="Liquidity Tracker Pro: See What's Really Driving Price" width="1448" height="959" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22829" srcset="https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1_result-1.webp 1448w, https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1_result-1-300x199.webp 300w, https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1_result-1-1024x678.webp 1024w, https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1_result-1-768x509.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px" /></h1>
Liquidity isn&#8217;t just background noise in the market—it’s often the <a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/deep-dive-into-liquidity">leading force behind price movement</a>. Whether you&#8217;re scalping futures or tracking swing setups, understanding how and where liquidity shifts can offer critical clues about market intent.
<a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-LT-Pro">Liquidity Tracker Pro</a> is designed to make these dynamics visible in real time. By tracking resting orders and changes in the order book, this tool reveals where large players may be adding, pulling, or defending liquidity—and how that shapes the next move.
<h2>Why Liquidity Matters More Than Most Traders Realize</h2>
At its core, price moves where there is the least resistance. That resistance—or lack of it—is shaped by liquidity. When a large concentration of resting orders is pulled, price can jump through a level. When liquidity is added in real time, it can cap a move or signal absorption.
Without proper liquidity tracking, you&#8217;re trading blind to this behavior. You may enter a breakout just as resting sell orders pile in—or fade a move just before passive buyers step in to support it.
Understanding liquidity is essential for:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Timing entries and exits more accurately</li>
<li aria-level="1">Recognizing spoofing or fake liquidity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Identifying key zones of interest where institutions act</li>
</ul>
But most platforms only show static snapshots. Liquidity Tracker Pro lets you see how it evolves.
<h3>What Liquidity Tracker Pro Does</h3>
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This <a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/2801">add-on analyzes Market-by-Order (MBO) data</a> to track changes in the order book. Unlike the standard heatmap, which displays resting liquidity at a moment in time, Liquidity Tracker Pro measures:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Order Book Additions: where passive liquidity is being added</li>
<li aria-level="1">Order Pulling/Cancelations: where liquidity is being removed</li>
<li aria-level="1">Layered Behavior: how deep in the book activity is stacking</li>
</ul>
It plots these changes as a dynamic sub-chart, giving traders real-time insight into the evolving structure behind price.
For setup instructions and parameters, visit the <a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-LT-Pro">Knowledge Base article</a>.
<h2>How to Interpret Liquidity Shifts</h2>
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Let’s break down a few ways traders read the signals:
<h3>Liquidity Pulling Before Breakouts</h3>
Before a key breakout, Liquidity Tracker Pro may show a sharp reduction in resting sell orders just above the current price. This suggests a <a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/liquidity-pools-and-trading-how-to-identify-and-trade-them">vacuum forming</a>—no one wants to stand in the way of a move higher. Price often accelerates into this gap.
<h3>Passive Liquidity Stacking</h3>
If large buy orders are being added repeatedly below price, this may indicate <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/learning-center/order-flow-phenomena/order-flow-education/layering-and-absorption?srsltid=AfmBOoqJ-CwwfA9vxvm76IJRXF4-iBHglJo3jcuOLX2O0dF7Wh_atCmX">absorption</a>. Sellers are being met with strong passive interest, and if price holds or grinds upward, it’s often the start of a controlled accumulation phase.
<h3>Spoofing Detection</h3>
<a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/what-is-spoofing-in-trading">Seeing large orders appear and quickly disappear repeatedly</a>? Liquidity Tracker Pro flags this with clear cancelation spikes. This behavior may be an attempt to manipulate price perception—and gives savvy traders a chance to wait it out or trade against the bluff.
<h2>Pairing with Other MBO Tools</h2>
Liquidity Tracker Pro shines when used alongside:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Stops &amp; Icebergs: See if stop runs or hidden absorption align with liquidity shifts</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tradermap Pro: Filter the heatmap to show only meaningful liquidity changes by order size</li>
</ul>
The combination offers a more complete view of true market structure—not just price, but intent.
<h3>What You’ll Need</h3>
To use Liquidity Tracker Pro, you’ll need:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/packages-comparison">Bookmap Global or Global+ license</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">An MBO-compatible data feed such as <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/bmdata">BookmapData CME</a> or Rithmic</li>
</ul>
You can get the add-on directly through the<a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/6630522496398162356"> Bookmap Marketplace</a>.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Price action can lie. Liquidity tells the truth.
Liquidity Tracker Pro gives traders a window into how the order book really shifts around key moments—revealing not just where orders sit, but why they’re moving.
It’s not about predicting the future. It’s about seeing the path of least resistance as it forms—live, in the moment.
Learn more about <a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/2801">Liquidity Tracker Pro</a>, or explore the full <a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-LT-Pro">Knowledge Base guide</a> to get started.
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Liquidity Tracker Pro: See What&#8217;s Really Driving Price

<h1><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1.webp" alt="Stops and Icebergs: How to Detect Hidden Orders Using MBO Data" width="1483" height="889" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22816" srcset="https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1.webp 1483w, https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-300x180.webp 300w, https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-1024x614.webp 1024w, https://blog.bookmap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-768x460.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1483px) 100vw, 1483px" /></h1>
In fast-moving futures markets, what you don’t see can hurt you. Sudden spikes in price, unexpected reversals, and <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/learning-center/supply-demand-setups/supply-demand-setups/flag-pattern-with-failed-breakout">failed breakouts</a> often leave traders scratching their heads. More often than not, these events are driven by stop orders triggering in clusters, or iceberg orders absorbing liquidity below the surface.
Most traders never see these patterns—because they’re not visible with standard market data. That’s where Market-by-Order (MBO) data comes in.
This article explores how stop and iceberg orders shape price behavior, why they matter to active traders, and how you can use Bookmap’s visualization tools to detect them in real time.
<h2>What Are Stop and Iceberg Orders?</h2>
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<h3>Stop Orders: Volatility Triggers</h3>
Stop orders are instructions to buy or sell once price reaches a certain level. They’re often used for <a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/how-to-measure-risk-in-trading">risk management</a>—traders place them to exit losing positions. But when stop orders cluster around a key level and trigger together, the result is a <a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/detecting-stop-runs-using-cvd-and-iceberg-absorption-for-strategic-trading">stop run</a>: a flurry of market orders that pushes price quickly through an area.
This kind of move may be followed by a reversal if the run exhausts liquidity, or by continuation if new buyers/sellers step in.
Understanding where stops are likely to sit—and when they’ve been triggered—helps traders:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Anticipate breakout behavior</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spot false breakouts or exhaustion moves</li>
<li aria-level="1">Time entries after a volatility spike</li>
</ul>
<h3>Iceberg Orders: Hidden Intent</h3>
An <a href="https://bookmap.com/blog/order-types-for-beginners-icebergs">iceberg order</a> is a large limit order broken into smaller chunks, only a portion of which is visible in the order book. Once the visible part is filled, the next slice appears. This masks the trader’s full size and intent.
Institutions use iceberg orders to:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Accumulate or distribute large positions quietly</li>
<li aria-level="1">Provide passive liquidity at key levels</li>
<li aria-level="1">Absorb aggressive order flow without signaling their presence</li>
</ul>
If you can detect iceberg activity, you may spot hidden zones of interest where price is being defended or accumulated.
<h3>Why You Can’t See These Patterns with Standard Data</h3>
Most trading platforms rely on Market-by-Price (MBP) data, which aggregates all limit orders at each price level. It tells you how many contracts are resting at a level, but not:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Who placed them</li>
<li aria-level="1">Whether they’re part of a hidden iceberg</li>
<li aria-level="1">If a trade was the result of a stop trigger</li>
</ul>
Without MBO data, a stop run just looks like a surge in volume. An iceberg just looks like normal resting liquidity. You’re missing the structural dynamics behind the move.
With Market-by-Order (MBO) data, you get:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A record of each individual order</li>
<li aria-level="1">Life cycle events (submit, modify, cancel, execute)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The ability to identify hidden order types</li>
</ul>
<h2>How Bookmap Detects Stops and Icebergs</h2>
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Bookmap offers two specialized indicators that run on MBO data to detect and display stop and iceberg activity:
<h3><a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/-2002675280385058010">Stops &amp; Icebergs Sub-Chart</a></h3>
This sub-chart plots detected stop and iceberg executions below the main chart. It gives:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Color-coded bars for each type</li>
<li aria-level="1">Historical recomputation to capture missed events</li>
<li aria-level="1">Filters by order size or execution conditions</li>
</ul>
This makes it easier to spot clusters of stop runs or ongoing iceberg participation, especially when used alongside volume delta or liquidity tracking tools.
See the<a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-SIT"> Knowledge Base entry</a> for setup and use cases.
<h3><a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-Stops-And-Icebergs-On-Chart-Indicator">Stops &amp; Icebergs On-Chart</a></h3>
This overlay places icons directly on your heatmap where stops or icebergs were detected. It shows:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Stop run direction and size</li>
<li aria-level="1">Iceberg execution points</li>
<li aria-level="1">Labels and directional arrows</li>
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Combined, these tools help contextualize aggressive and passive activity and clarify what’s actually moving price.
<h2>How Traders Use Stop and Iceberg Detection in Context</h2>
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Detection alone isn’t the goal—it’s interpretation in real-time context that gives you an edge. Here’s how traders apply it:
<h3>Anticipating Fakeouts</h3>
Let’s say price pushes through prior resistance, triggering a stop run. But instead of holding, price quickly reverses. If an iceberg appeared at that breakout level and absorbed the flow, that’s a clue the breakout lacked conviction. Traders might fade the move or wait for a retest.
<h3>Spotting Hidden Accumulation</h3>
You see multiple iceberg fills at the same price, even while price holds steady. That may be a signal a larger player is building a position. When aggressive buying follows shortly after, that can signal the start of a directional move.
<h3>Confirming Exhaustion</h3>
A strong move ends in a sweep of stops into an iceberg wall, with aggressive volume drying up. That’s often a sign of short-term exhaustion—useful for timing entries or tightening stops.
<h3>What You Need to Use These Tools</h3>
The Stops &amp; Icebergs indicators only work with MBO-capable data feeds, such as:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://bookmap.com/en/bmdata">BookmapData CME</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Rithmic </li>
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You’ll need a <a href="https://bookmap.com/en/packages-comparison">Global or Global+ Bookmap license</a> to use these tools. Once installed, they integrate seamlessly into your chart layout.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Markets aren’t just about price—they’re about intent. Stop orders show fear. Iceberg orders reveal stealth. Seeing both in real time helps you understand who’s behind a move—and whether they’re likely to stick around.
Bookmap’s stop and iceberg tools aren’t magic arrows or trading signals. They’re a way to read the underlying order flow narrative. And with MBO data, that story gets a lot clearer.
Want to go deeper?<a href="https://marketplace.bookmap.com/marketplace/product/-2002675280385058010"> Explore the add-on here</a> or dive into the<a href="https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/Addons-SIT"> Knowledge Base</a> for configuration tips and use cases.
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The crypto market saw sharp down moves which retracted towards the tail-end of the previous week, printing a 39,600 low but a close of 43,160 (-8.46%) for BTCUSD, and a low of 2,650 with the close at 3,064 (-7.95%) for ETHUSD.
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Both pairs are now trading above their weekly swing lows. If these levels hold, it will be a bullish sign for the crypto market. Otherwise, the downtrend threatens to continue.
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">BTCUSD</h2>
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Large offers are waiting at 45,000, but the most liquidity is currently to the downside. The 45,000 level is also a swing high, and sits just under the 200d sma, which could potentially act as resistance. Large bids are at 40,000, larger at 38,000. Also 35,000.
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">ETHUSD</h2>
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The second largest cryptocurrency has a similar-looking order book to BTC. The next largest layer of offers sit at 3,200, from there looking very light.
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The majority of immediate liquidity is in the form of bids, from 2,700-2,600 to 2,500.
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