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Definition. The price level where the most volume traded in a given period. The “fairest” price of that period.
How it works
In the volume profile, the POC is the longest bar. It marks where buyers and sellers were most willing to trade.
Example
The previous day's POC is often a reference point in the next session: the market trades around it, tests it or clearly moves away from it.
What to watch out for
The POC isn't a line price must bounce off. It's information about where acceptance was greatest.
See also
Value area (VA, VAH, VAL) , Volume profile , HVN and LVN .
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