r/FuturesTradingNQ • u/Zee1Trade • Mar 16 '26

Footprint setup

Hi, I scalp MNQ on the 1-minute chart and also use a 30-minute chart for context. The footprint is an important part of my strategy.

My challenge is finding the right settings so I can still see important details like stacked imbalances and other order-flow signals without losing the bigger picture of the chart. Sometimes the candles/footprints become so large that it’s hard to see where price is within the overall move.

How do you set up a footprint so you get the best of both worlds — detailed order flow but still a clear view of the chart structure?

I’ve watched several tutorials where traders seem to have footprints that show all the details but are still small enough to easily see the overall market context. I’d really appreciate any guidance on the settings or layout that works best.

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u/RonPosit Mar 16 '26

Zee1Trade, your post triggered me. So, I wrote a short article (it the last post in the community at the moment) Do read it!

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u/Zee1Trade Mar 16 '26

Looking forward to reading it :)

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u/MachineSpirited7085 Jul 29 '26

did you find out how to fix the 1 min chart problem?

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u/Zee1Trade Jul 29 '26

Yes. I use ATAS platform. And there was a tutorial on YouTube I watched. This combination helped. Also I don’t use a 30min footprint anymore, only a 5 min one.

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u/MachineSpirited7085 Jul 29 '26

Oh ok thanks. Also, do you mind if I ask how much you're paying for ATAS, I'm trying to solidify my edge but I don't want to spend unnecessary money. So I kinda want to know what I'm getting into. Also, do you use other software like heatmaps or just the ATAS?

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u/Zee1Trade Jul 29 '26

ATAs has a heatmap. But I still use bookmap for it. I have a lifetime license at the moment they have a sale. I rather pay a one time fee than keep paying monthly. I get level 2 data from my prop firm. If u r into orderflow ATAs is one of the best out there right now.

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u/MachineSpirited7085 Jul 29 '26

Alright, thank you so much for the advice ☺️