General Features
Core system settings that define how market data is processed, cleaned, visualized and transformed into footprint‑based structures.
Foundational Data & Processing Settings
How raw tick data is collected, filtered and converted into stable footprint structures.
These settings define the foundation of Footprint‑Secrets. They control how raw market data is interpreted, how noise is removed, and how price‑by‑price structures are built. Clean data is essential for accurate footprint candles, volume profiles and all analytical layers.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Tick Source | Select between native MT5 ticks or alternative data feeds. |
| Tick Mode | Adaptive or fixed tick processing for different market conditions. |
| Price Movement Logic | Use raw or cleaned price movement to reduce micro‑noise. |
| Price Cleaning | Apply minimum‑movement filters for stable footprint geometry. |
| Price Level | Define vertical resolution for footprint and volume calculations. |
| Start Time Control | Shift session start dynamically for custom historical analysis. |
Footprint Display & Custom Candle Settings
How footprint candles are drawn, structured and visually represented.
These settings define the visual behavior of footprint candles — including spacing, color logic, custom time axes and text modes. They allow you to tailor the footprint to your preferred trading style, whether you focus on delta, bid/ask flow or total volume.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Footprint Display Mode | Total volume, delta, bid × ask or percentage‑based modes. |
| Custom Time Axis | Build candles using custom time logic instead of exchange timestamps. |
| Candle Width & Gap | Adjust spacing and proportions for optimal readability. |
| Footprint Text Colors | Configure bid‑dominant, ask‑dominant and neutral tones. |
| Footprint Fill Colors | Customize bid/ask rectangle fills and volume bar colors. |
Heatmap Configuration
Global heatmap settings for volume, delta and bid/ask intensity.
Heatmaps highlight where the market traded aggressively or passively. They reveal absorption, exhaustion and pressure zones that are invisible on standard charts. Colors and scaling can be fully customized to match your preferred visual intensity.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Heatmap Mode | Volume, Delta or Bid/Ask intensity maps. |
| Adaptive Delta Scaling | Blend delta with volume for more accurate pressure visualization. |
| Color Mapping | Define low/high colors for each heatmap mode. |
Market Structure Layers
Analytical layers that highlight structural behavior, liquidity and orderflow anomalies.
Market structure layers enhance the footprint by identifying areas of aggression, absorption, imbalance and rejection. These tools help you understand the internal dynamics of each move and spot high‑value trading opportunities.
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Fight / Calm Zones | Highlight high‑intensity battles and low‑activity calm periods. |
| Stacked Imbalance | Reveal directional pressure across consecutive price levels. |
| Absorption | Detect areas where aggressive flow is absorbed by passive liquidity. |
| Price Rejection | Mark levels where price sharply rejects due to lack of interest. |
Candle Options
Traditional candlestick settings used alongside the footprint.
Candle options allow you to combine classic candlestick visuals with footprint‑level detail. This hybrid view provides additional context for trend, reversal and rotation analysis.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Candle Colors | Configure bull, bear and doji colors. |
| Candle Width & Wick Width | Adjust proportions for clarity. |
| POC per Candle | Show the most traded price level inside each candle. |
| VAH/VAL per Candle | Display micro‑value areas inside each candle. |
Session & Time Controls
Align charts with specific market sessions or custom time windows.
Session controls let you align your chart with EU, US, AS or custom sessions. Time axis colors and backgrounds can be adjusted for better readability across different themes.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Session Mode | Switch between EU, US, AS or custom session definitions. |
| Time Axis Background | Customize the appearance of the time axis. |
| Time Axis Text & Line Colors | Improve readability in different chart themes. |
Pixel & Scaling Controls
Visual scaling for consistent footprint geometry across all zoom levels.
Pixel and scaling controls ensure that footprint geometry remains consistent and readable, regardless of zoom level. Dynamic scaling provides Bookmap‑style clarity when needed.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Pixels per Pricelevel | Control vertical scaling for footprint and volume profile. |
| Dynamic Scaling | Automatically adjust scaling for optimal clarity. |