Smart Money Concepts

Order Block (OB)

Definition

The last bullish or bearish candle before a significant move in the opposite direction, representing institutional buying or selling. Price often returns to these zones before continuing in the direction of the initial move.

Example

The bullish order block at 1.0750 was the last bearish candle before a 200-pip rally. Price returned to that zone and bounced strongly.

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