What Does a Stacked Imbalance Really Tell You?

A stacked imbalance occurs when multiple adjacent price levels show an imbalance between buying and selling volume according to the footprint settings.

It can highlight concentrated aggressive activity.

But a bullish stack doesn't guarantee continuation, just as a bearish stack doesn't guarantee a decline.

Where did it appear? Did price make progress? Did the market hold the level afterward?

I use stacked imbalances to identify areas worth studying, then look for confirmation from the broader auction.

A pattern is a starting point for analysis, not a complete trading plan.