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Number Bars – Ask Imbalances Not Displaying (Bid Imbalances Only)

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[2025-12-16 17:25:45] #1 [Go To First Post]
User877866 - Posts: 6
Hello Support, I’m having an issue with Number Bars / Volume Imbalance where only BID imbalances are displaying, and ASK imbalances are not appearing at all, even in conditions where they should clearly be present. Context / Setup: Chart Type: Number Bars I am using Bid/Ask Volume Imbalance Data feed and symbol are confirmed correct (liquid NASDAQ stocks with heavy ask-side execution) Bid imbalances are plotting normally Ask imbalances do not plot under any conditions What I’ve verified already: Ask-side imbalance thresholds are enabled and set correctly (not zeroed or filtered out) Bid and Ask settings are symmetric (same imbalance method, same percentage / volume thresholds) No session filters or time filters are restricting ask data Color settings are visible (not transparent or matching background) Chart is receiving real-time bid/ask trade data (Time & Sales confirms ask executions) Expected behavior: Ask imbalances should plot when ask volume exceeds bid volume by the configured imbalance ratio or volume threshold Both bid and ask imbalances should appear independently based on execution flow Observed behavior: Only bid imbalances display Ask imbalances never appear, even during obvious aggressive buying (market orders lifting offers) Request: Please confirm if there are any known conditions, settings, or limitations that would cause ask imbalances to be suppressed while bid imbalances still display If possible, I’d appreciate a checklist of exact settings required for ask imbalances to render in Number Bars Let me know if this could be related to: Trade classification Exchange-specific data Calculation method (Diagonal vs Horizontal) If needed, I can provide: Chartbook Study settings screenshots Replay example where ask-side execution is visible in Time & Sales but not reflected in Number Bars Thanks for your help.

[2025-12-16 18:21:40] #2 [Go To First Post]
John - SC Support - Posts: 43509
What study(ies) are you using to display the Imbalance and how are you setting it(them) up? For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2025-12-16 21:40:34] #3 [Go To First Post]
User877866 - Posts: 6
can i send u the study?

[2025-12-16 21:45:01] #4 [Go To First Post]
John - SC Support - Posts: 43509
If you are using a custom study, then this is not something we can help with. If you programmed the study yourself, then you are welcome to ask the community for help. We do not give Programming Help as part of our Support. For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2025-12-16 21:51:46] #5 [Go To First Post]
User877866 - Posts: 6
I used no code, i used a config settings of the Number BARS using the native settings

[2025-12-17 15:05:33] #6 [Go To First Post]
John - SC Support - Posts: 43509
Please get us the chart by following these instructions: Support Board Posting Information: Providing Chartbook with Only a Single Chart For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2025-12-17 15:18:18] #7 [Go To First Post]
User877866 - Posts: 6
see attached


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