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title: Tape
description: Monitor real-time transaction flow with granular trade execution data.
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The Tape provides a high-speed, live stream of every trade executed for a specific asset. By observing the raw transaction flow, traders can identify aggressive buying or selling pressure, large institutional orders ("whales"), and subtle shifts in market momentum.

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## Core Interface

The Tape is structured into four primary columns to provide total transparency for every trade:

- **Price**: The exact price at which the trade was executed, color-coded to indicate direction (Green for buys, Red for sells).
- **Size**: The volume of the trade, which can be toggled between base asset units (e.g., BTC) or total dollar value (USD).
- **Time**: The precise timestamp of the execution, down to the second.
- **Aggression Indicators**: Vertical bars on the far left help visualize the intensity and frequency of incoming orders.

## Symbols & Synchronization

The Tape can be configured to act as either an independent monitor or a synced companion to your main analysis workspace.

- **Symbol Selection**: Click the symbol name (e.g., BTCUSDT) in the top-left corner of the Tape widget to switch to a different asset manually.
- **Sync State**: Toggle the **Link icon** in the top right to enable or disable synchronization with the main chart.
  - **Synced**: Changing the symbol on your main chart will automatically update the Tape to match.
  - **Unsynced**: The Tape remains fixed on your chosen asset, allowing you to monitor one coin's flow while charting another.

## Filtering & Whale Tracking

To filter out market noise and focus on high-impact trades, use the built-in filtering tools located in the settings header.

- **Side Filtering**: Toggle between **All**, **Buy**, or **Sell** orders to isolate specific market pressure.
- **Min Size**: Use the slider to set a minimum threshold (e.g., \$10k) to hide smaller retail transactions.
- **Whale Tracking**: Quickly identify institutional activity by applying the **Whales (\$200k+)** preset, which instantly filters for large-block executions.

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Large orders that execute in rapid succession at the same price often indicate institutional accumulation or distribution. Use the **Min Size** filter to make these patterns easier to spot.
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Large trades that are highlighted in **Bold** text signify exceptionally high-volume executions relative to the recent average.
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