Order types

Order book

The order book lists in real time all pending buy and sell orders for an asset, with their prices and quantities.

It shows where supply and demand cluster around the current price. Advanced traders read it to spot large order blocks and anticipate levels where price may react.

Example

The order book shows many sell orders at $51: that can act as short-term resistance.

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