Volume Profile & Order Blocks: Trading High-Volume Execution Shelves [2026]
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1. Volume Profile Architecture: Time vs Price
Understanding Value Area High (VAH) and Value Area Low (VAL)
Standard volume bars show when volume occurred; Volume Profile shows where volume occurred. The Value Area encompasses the 70% of total volume traded within a session, defining fair value.
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