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📊Volume Profile & Market ProfileLesson 5 of 863% through course

Initial Balance & Range Extension

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Initial Balance & Range Extension

The First Hour Sets the Tone

The Initial Balance (IB) is one of the most important concepts in Market Profile. Defined as the price range established during the first hour of the regular trading session (periods A and B on the TPO chart), the IB provides a framework for anticipating what type of session will develop.

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