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The Complete Guide to DOM Patterns in Futures Trading: Reading the Market's Hidden Language

The Depth of Market (DOM) ladder is where the real game happens. While chart traders chase colored candles and moving averages, DOM traders are watching the raw, unfiltered intentions of market participants in real-time. Every contract placed, pulled, or executed tells a story—and these stories form recognizable patterns that repeat across sessions, instruments, and market conditions.