Order Flow Tape Reading

Futures Advanced NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures FINNIFTY Futures Stock Futures

Identifies institutional activity and short-term direction from real-time order flow

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Strategy Type	Order Flow Analysis / Tape Reading
Market Outlook	Identifies institutional activity and short-term direction from real-time order flow
Risk Profile	Moderate to High - requires fast interpretation and execution
Reward Profile	Quick profits from order flow edges; high frequency of opportunities
Time Horizon	Scalping to intraday (minutes to hours)
Capital Requirement	Moderate (₹2,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 with fast execution capability)
Margin Type	MIS for intraday order flow trading
Best Used When	Active trading sessions, around key levels, during institutional participation, high volume periods

Active trading sessions, around key levels, during institutional participation, high volume periods

NIFTY	25 units per lot (₹50 per point)
BANKNIFTY	15 units per lot (₹15 per point)
FINNIFTY	25 units per lot (₹25 per point)
Stock Futures	Varies - liquidity critical for order flow

Morning Session	9:15 AM - 11:30 AM (highest activity)
Afternoon Session	1:30 PM - 3:15 PM (second highest)
Avoid	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (lunch lull, thin order flow)

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