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    Order Flow Education

Heatmap Trading Examples for Beginners

Curious about heatmap trading? This beginner-friendly video explains what a liquidity heatmap is, how it visualizes market depth, and why it's a powerful tool for understanding order flow.
We’ll walk through a live trade example showing how liquidity zones shift over time—and how to use these insights to spot absorption, spoofing, and support/resistance behavior. Unlike DOM or time & sales alone, Bookmap’s heatmap lets you instantly assess trader intent and momentum shifts.
Perfect for traders new to order flow analysis or looking to add visual clarity to their decision-making. Learn how to read the heatmap and use it to improve entry timing, reduce risk, and gain a clearer picture of the market auction process.

FAQ

What is a liquidity heatmap in trading?

A liquidity heatmap is a visual representation of current and historical limit orders in the order book, showing where buy and sell liquidity is concentrated.

How is a heatmap different from a DOM or footprint chart?

Unlike traditional DOMs or footprint charts that show only real-time data, a heatmap includes a time dimension, letting traders see how liquidity evolves at key price levels.

How can a heatmap help with trading decisions?

Heatmaps allow traders to visually spot key behaviors like absorption, spoofing, and sudden liquidity shifts, offering an edge when timing entries and exits.

Does Bookmap offer real-time heatmap visualization?

Yes, Bookmap provides real-time heatmap data that updates as the order book evolves, helping traders interpret order flow with greater clarity and precision.

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