BookTrader Colors
Instructions
BookTrader displays a lot of information in a small space using colors and numbers.
Market Data Colors
The market data colors display after BookTrader is armed but before any order is transmitted.
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The Bid Size column shows marketable bid prices in yellow. Values in this column represent the size of an order at the specific price, and help show market depth.
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The Ask Size column shows marketable ask prices in green. When a size appears in an ask size field, this indicates the current best ask.
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The Status field remains gray until you submit an order.
Price Field - Background Colors
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The current best bid price is shown by a Yellow background, with the size next to it in the Bid Size field.
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The current best ask price is shown by a Green background, with the size next to it in the Ask Size field
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The Last transaction is highlighted by a Slate Blue background.
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The High price is highlighted by a Bright Blue background.
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The Low price is highlight by a Red background.
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The Average Cost (including commissions) is indicated by a highlight across the entire row. You'll only see this if you hold a position in the active contract.