Definition. An aggressive order or series of orders that fills across several consecutive price levels in an instant, “sweeping” all the visible liquidity.
How it works
A participant who wants immediate execution accepts worse prices. In the footprint you see heavy aggressive volume spread over several levels in a very short time.
Example
After a data release, a single large buy order moves price several points, filling one after another against every sell level.
What to watch out for
A sweep shows a participant's urgency but doesn't settle the direction. What matters is whether continuation follows.
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