What is Fair Value Gap (FVG)?
An imbalance in price action where a candle moves so quickly that it leaves a "gap" in the price delivery.
In-Depth Explanation
Practical Example
"The price gapped down so fast during the news that it left a 30-pip fair value gap that was filled later in the session."
Related Terminology
Imbalance
A situation in the market where there is an excess of buy orders over sell orders (or vice versa).
Order Flow
The stream of buy and sell orders currently entering the market.
Liquidity
The ease with which an asset can be bought or sold without affecting its price.
Bull Market
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.
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