Read the exchange-flow verdict
The flow summary compares value moved onto and off exchanges for the selected period. Positive net inflow means more inventory arrived on venues; net outflow means more left. The Smart-money bias bar reframes the same direction as distribution versus accumulation and breaks out whale and market-maker contribution. Change the period in the header without confusing it with the chart timeframe.
- Distribution More tracked value moved onto exchanges.
- Accumulation More tracked value moved off exchanges.
- Actor cohorts Separate CEX, MM, whale and retail contribution.
Choose the chart for your question
Flow mode emphasizes the net-flow tide and event markers. Candles put the same events against OHLC price action. Profile rotates the view: each price level shows smart-money accumulation off exchange versus distribution onto exchange. Use actor chips to isolate CEX, market makers, whales or retail without fetching a different dataset.
Connect live pressure to the event tape
Where coverage exists, live order-book pressure bands appear with the price chart. Compare a new exchange deposit with nearby ask liquidity, or an outflow with bids and support. The recent-events tape contains the transactions behind the chart; open a row when a marker needs wallet or route context.
From asset read to decision
Start with period-level bias, identify the actor cohort responsible, switch to the chart mode that answers your question, then inspect the largest events. If a narrative is forming, open Intelligence; if price structure matters, continue in Chart. Avoid adding all layers at once - the best read is the shortest evidence chain that stays consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Why can the header period and chart timeframe differ?
The header controls the flow summary and actor bias. The chart timeframe controls candle and bucket resolution. Keeping them separate lets you view a broad regime with a precise entry window.
What does the Profile view measure?
It groups tracked smart-money flow by price level, showing value moved off exchange as accumulation and onto exchange as distribution. It is an on-chain flow profile, not traded exchange volume.