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What Is Fair Value Gap (FVG)?

Price imbalances left by explosive market displacement

What Is Fair Value Gap (FVG)? — Price imbalances left by explosive market displacement

Core Definition

A Fair Value Gap (FVG) is an imbalance in price where the market moves so strongly in one direction that little to no trading occurs in between.

Key Characteristics

  • It usually appears as a gap between the wicks of three consecutive candles, showing aggressive buying or selling pressure.
  • In simple terms: It's a price imbalance area that the market may revisit later to "rebalance" or fill before continuing its original move.