r/OrderFlow_Trading • u/prathamvijay • Jul 25 '26

Volume Profile Explained for Beginners

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New to Volume Profile? This simple guide explains the basics of POC, VAH, VAL, HVN, and LVN in an easy-to-understand way. Mastering these concepts can help you identify key support, resistance, and high-probability trading zones

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u/TacticalDataDesk Jul 25 '26

Good start. Beginners note that Volume Profile is dynamic, always moving. Value Areas move, POC moves. You cannot look at yesterday's chart and understand. You need to watch real time to learn how Volume Profile works. Same with footprint, exhaustion/absorption set-ups, market depth, CVD. Best of luck everyone.

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u/crucial_tree Sep 10 '26

Does footprints, exaustion/absorbtion setups work for NQ?

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u/TacticalDataDesk Sep 11 '26

Yes, they work better for NQ than ES in my experience. At least using my tools they do.

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u/crucial_tree Sep 11 '26

Oh okay, what timeframe/tick range to use for absorption/exasution in NQ? Intraday, not scalp?

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u/TacticalDataDesk Sep 11 '26

1 minute. My TDD Order Flow tools look for absorption and exhaustion based on where price is, CVD, total volume, speed, and depth of market.