How to read crypto order flow

To read crypto order flow, watch which side of the order book is being absorbed, whether large walls hold or vanish (spoofs), and whether open interest and funding confirm the move. Order flow leads price because it shows intent forming before the candle prints.

Step 1 — Watch absorption

See which side gets eaten: aggressive market buys lifting offers while bids refill is real demand.

Step 2 — Check the walls

Walls that absorb trades and hold are real; walls that pull as price approaches are spoofs.

Step 3 — Confirm with funding and OI

Rising open interest and balanced funding mean the move is backed by new money, not a squeeze.

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FAQ

Can beginners read order flow?

Yes — start with the trapped side: if funding is crowded one way and price stops rewarding it, the order book usually flips first.

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