Value Area

NIFTY Market Profile Outlook: Sellers Remain in Control, but the Auction Is Approaching an Important Decision Zone

NIFTY Futures remains in a seller-controlled auction, with Market Profile showing lower value development and dominant short-term sellers around 24,110–24,140. However,...
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6 min read

Understanding Point of Control (POC) and Prominent Point of Control (PPOC)

The Point of Control (POC) is the fairest price at which business is being conducted. But what happens when a POC...
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4 min read

Why Price Alone Is Not Enough in Trading

Most traders believe price is everything. A breakout above resistance feels bullish. A sharp red candle feels bearish. But price alone...
Rajandran R
3 min read

Traders Short in the Hole: Recognizing Inventory Imbalances and Understanding Tempo

When markets sell off sharply, something interesting often happens that most traders miss. The very act of aggressive selling can actually...
Rajandran R
4 min read

Reading Short-Term Trader Behavior Through the Lens of Market Profile

The market is a massive auction, and every participant - whether a long-term asset manager or a click-happy day trader-leaves footprints....
Rajandran R
2 min read

Why Nifty Still Favors Buy-on-Dips Despite Emotional Selling – Market Profile Analysis

The recent action in Nifty has created a deceptive sense of stability. On 3rd July, the market printed an inside bar,...
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1 min read

Understanding Market Generated Information – Market Profile Tutorial

Market-Generated Information refers to data directly derived from market activity—such as price movements, volume traded, time spent at specific prices, and...
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3 min read

How to Prepare for Morning Trade Using Market Profile

Successful trading is not just about having the right strategy; it's also about preparation, especially when it comes to the volatile...
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2 min read

How to Read a Market Profile Chart?

Market Profile is not a trading system but a market generated information and a decision supportive system along with your existing...
Rajandran R
3 min read