Asset: NQ=F | Interval: 1h | Microstructure & Liquidity Launchpad Delineation
| Zone ID | Type | Pattern | Proximal Line | Distal Line | Height | Basing Candles | Departure Velocity | Freshness / Mitigation | Grade |
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Institutions accumulate inventory during narrow basing structures (1-6 candles). A violent departure leg (>= 1.8x ATR) confirms institutional limit bids overwhelming retail supply. The Proximal Line marks the top body/wick of the basing structure (passive limit entry level), while the Distal Line marks the absolute structural low wick (invalidation / stop level).
Institutions distribute inventory before executing aggressive sell block orders. The Proximal Line marks the lowest body/wick of the basing structure, while the Distal Line marks the absolute highest wick. Fresh (virgin) zones hold the highest statistical probability because stacked institutional resting limit orders remain unmitigated.