Price voids and imbalances are chart areas where price moved quickly and did not trade smoothly back and forth, leaving thin participation zones that often get revisited or accelerate moves later.
For South African traders, these zones can be especially useful because the rand often reacts sharply when global risk sentiment shifts, commodities reprice, or the dollar strengthens, creating fast movement that leaves clear footprints.
In forex markets, learning to spot these footprints early can help you avoid chasing late entries and instead plan around areas where price is more likely to snap, stall or surge. Below are ten practical ways to identify voids and imbalances before big moves, written for traders who want clear chart habits rather than complicated theory.
