How to draw Supply and Demand Zones (2024)

Learn the right way to draw Supply and Demand Zones on a chart. Why Supply and Demand trading is such a potent trading strategy that it can be used in any market like Forex, Commodities, Derivatives and Crypto and Equites?

Traders use a wide variety of Trading strategies to trade the financial markets. The trading method known as “Supply and Demand” is one such strategy that has attracted a lot of attention. Traders employ this method to locate possible price turning points in the market. It is based on the fundamental economic premise of supply and demand. Let’s explore this unique trading method in more detail.

Supply and Demand Trading strategy is identifying Zones of Imbalance. These Zones are created by Institutions like big banks, mutual funds, hedge funds and investment banks etc.

Traders using this strategy believe that price tends to reverse when it reaches a supply or demand zone. A Demand zone is an area on the price chart where institutional buyers are likely to participate causing Price to Bounce back up. Conversely, a Supply zone is where institutional sellers are dominant leading to potential Price declines.

A Demand Zone was generated by institutional buying, as shown in the image below; such explosive moves can only be created by large institutions. Because institutions do not purchase everything all at once, they invest on a mean investment basis to obtain a good average price. We will enter as retail traders when prices retrace or pull back to the demand or supply zone so that we can participate along with the major institutions.

Also Read : The 4 Powerful formations of Supply and Demand Zone

The first stage in implementing the Supply and Demand Trading method is to determine high probability supply and demand zones.

Typically, these zones are denoted by large moves caused by Institutional Buying or Selling activity.

Drawing a demand zone is a fundamental skill for traders using the supply and demand trading strategy. Demand zones are areas on a price chart where buying interest is expected to be strong, leading to potential price reversals. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to draw a demand zone:

Step 1: Choose a Time frame

Before you start drawing a demand zone, determine the timeframe you want to trade in. Different timeframes can yield varying demand zone placements, so choose the one that aligns with your trading strategy.

Step 2: Identify Significant Price Moves

Scan the price chart to identify areas where the price has made significant moves in the past. Look for strong upward movements followed by price reversals. These areas are potential candidates for demand zones.

Step 3: Locate the Base of the Move

Locate the lowest point of the significant upward move you’ve identified. This point is crucial as it marks the base of the demand zone. Draw a horizontal line at this level to indicate the bottom of the demand zone. This forms the distal line of the demand zone.

Step 4: Identify the Rally Point

Next, find the highest point of the price move just before the reversal. Draw another horizontal line at this level to mark the top of the demand zone. This line represents the price at which the demand for the asset pushed the price back up. This forms the proximal line of the demand zone.

How to draw proximal and Distal line?

Step 5: Adjust and Refine

Trader can go long when price retraces to the proximal line of the demand, however one can use discretion to identify exact entry point within the zone.

Stop loss needs to be placed below the distal line with some buffer room.

In the above image, BIOCON we took an entry at the Demand Zone (RBR) in 125 mins , achieved more than 8 : 1 and 3 :1 respectively.

Not every Demand zone should be traded blindly, the above examples are purely for educational purposes only.

There are a lot of other factors that needs to be factored in like Location, Trend, Arrival to the zone.

Step 1: Select a Timeframe

Begin by selecting the timeframe that suits your trading strategy. The choice of timeframe can affect the placement and significance of supply zones, so make sure it aligns with your trading objectives.

Step 2: Spot Significant Price Moves

Carefully analyze the price chart to identify instances where the price has experienced significant downward movements followed by reversals. These areas are potential candidates for supply zones.

Step 3: Locate the Peak of the Move

Find the highest point of the significant downward move you’ve identified. This point marks the peak of the supply zone. Draw a horizontal line at this level to indicate the top of the supply zone. This forms the distal line of Supply Zone.

Step 4: Identify the Drop-off Point

Locate the lowest point of the price move just before the reversal. Draw another horizontal line at this level to mark the bottom of the supply zone. This line represents the price at which selling pressure pushed the price back down. This forms the proximal line of Supply Zone.

Step 5: Refine and Adjust

Trader can go short when price retraces to the proximal line of the supply zone, however one can use discretion to identify exact entry point within the zone.

Stop loss needs to be placed above the distal line with some buffer room.