Module 3 · Day Types
Normal & Normal Variation Days
The everyday auction — wide base, or one-sided extension.
In this lesson you'll
- Recognize a Normal Day and a Normal Variation Day
- Connect IB width to the day type
- Read which side is in control
Normal Day: a wide IB sets a firm base; the rest of the day mostly fills in that range with little or late range extension. Equilibrium — it maps to the balanced D-shape; no one is clearly in control and price closes near the middle.
Normal Variation Day: the most common “real” day. A medium IB, then range extension on one side (often roughly double the IB) as longer-timeframe participants take control. Value shifts that way; it often leans into a P or b shape, closing away from the middle toward the extension.
Key takeaways
- Normal Day: wide IB, little extension, closes near the middle (D-shape, balance).
- Normal Variation Day: medium IB, one-sided range extension, value shifts (P/b lean).
- IB width hints at which day type is developing.
- Treat published day-type frequencies as approximate.
Check your understanding
Pick an answer to reveal instant feedback. Answer every question to complete the lesson.
Why that's off: That describes a Trend Day, not a Normal Day.
Why that's off: Two-sided extension is a Neutral Day.
Why that's off: Two distributions is a double-distribution day.
A Normal Day has a wide IB (a firm base) that largely contains the session, with little range extension — a balanced, D-shaped day closing near the middle.
Why that's off: No extension would be a quiet/non-trend day.
Why that's off: A middle close is the Normal Day.
Why that's off: Two-sided extension is a Neutral Day.
The Normal Variation Day extends one side (often ~2× the IB) as longer-timeframe participants take control, shifting value toward the extension — a P or b lean.
Educational content only. Nothing here is financial or trading advice. Order-flow and options patterns shift probabilities; they never guarantee outcomes.