Order Flow Metrics

Measurement

Order Flow Metrics are quantitative measurements derived from the stream of market orders, limit orders, and cancellations within an exchange’s order book. These metrics quantify aspects like order imbalance, volume at price, and aggression of market participants. Examples include cumulative volume delta, order book depth at various levels, and the frequency of order modifications. Accurate measurement of these factors is crucial for understanding immediate supply and demand dynamics. These metrics provide a granular view of market activity.