Order blocks
The last opposite candle before a strong move marks where large orders may remain.
What it is
A bullish order block is the last down candle before a strong move up that breaks structure. The idea is that large buyers placed orders there and did not complete them; when price returns, the remaining orders may defend the zone. A bearish block is the mirror image.
Treat it as a zone with a probability, not a guarantee. It is stronger when it formed at a discount, after a liquidity sweep, with an imbalance (FVG) left behind.
How to use it
- Identify the impulsive move that broke structure.
- Mark the last opposite candle (body or full range).
- Wait for a first return to the zone with a reaction.
- Stop beyond the block; target the swing high or next level.
Common mistakes
- Marking blocks on every candle.
- Trading a block that has already been tested several times.
- Ignoring the trend and location.
Practise it in TradeDesk X
The Chart’s Execution zone layer shows the entry area for the current plan and the Scanner’s plan lists entry, stop and three targets.
Related lessons
Fair value gaps (FVG and iFVG)
A three-candle imbalance. Price often returns to fill it before continuing.
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