This feature is commonly used by traders who want a more detailed view of price levels and available volume.
What is Depth of Market?
Depth of Market shows volume available at different prices.
This can help traders see where buying and selling interest may be located.
What Does the DOM Show?
The DOM may display:
Price levels
Bid volume
Ask volume
Current market price
Available liquidity
Order placement areas
Can You Trade From the DOM?
When supported, traders may be able to place orders directly from the DOM.
This can help with:
Faster order entry
More precise price selection
Short-term trade management
Monitoring liquidity near the current price
How DOM Pricing Works
The DOM may use a static price display.
This means:
The price ladder remains fixed.
The current market price moves within the visible range.
The current price may move above or below the displayed range during fast movement.
Important Notes
Please keep the following in mind:
DOM availability may depend on symbol support.
DOM data may depend on market data availability.
Not all accounts may have DOM trading enabled.
Fast markets can move through price levels quickly.
Liquidity shown in the DOM can change rapidly.
Best Practices
When using DOM:
Confirm the correct account.
Confirm the correct symbol.
Use caution with order size.
Understand how DOM order placement works before using it live.
Do not rely only on DOM volume for trade decisions.
Watch for fast market movement.
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