Why the Same Order Flow Pattern Can Produce Different Results

A footprint pattern that works near the low of a balanced range may behave differently in the middle of a strong trend.

The pattern itself may be identical, but the surrounding conditions are not.

Market structure, volatility, nearby liquidity, session timing, and the location of the setup can all affect its usefulness.

This is why I avoid copying a pattern without understanding where it appeared.

I want to test setups under clearly defined conditions instead of assuming one signal works everywhere.