// TRADING TERMINOLOGY

What is Order Block?

A specific area on a chart where institutional participants have placed large buy or sell orders.

In-Depth Explanation

Order blocks are identified by the last "opposite" candle before a strong move. They often act as powerful support or resistance zones when the price returns to them, as institutions may have unfilled orders left at those levels.

Practical Example

"A bullish order block is formed at the bottom of a range before a massive 200-pip breakout."

Related Terminology

Fair Value Gap (FVG)

An imbalance in price action where a candle moves so quickly that it leaves a "gap" in the price delivery.

Supply and Demand

The primary drivers of price in any free market.

Bull Market

A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.

Bear Market

A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall.

Tradeable Instruments Affected

EUR/USDEuro / US Dollar

GBP/USDBritish Pound / US Dollar

USD/JPYUS Dollar / Japanese Yen

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