Dark pool data provides information that allows institutions to buy stocks when they're low without moving the market price.

The challenge institutions face: If you want to buy $500-600 million worth of a stock at a certain price (say $303), it's very hard not to move the stock price up significantly.

The dark pool solution: When institutions buy through dark pool venues, they're able to accumulate large positions without causing immediate price movement.

Step 1: Determine Overall Sentiment

First and foremost, I like to understand if the overall sentiment is bullish or bearish. The hidden whale trades dashboard shows data for the past seven days,this gives you a clear picture of recent institutional activity.

What to look for:

• Overall sentiment indicator (Bullish/Bearish)
• Sentiment strength (Heavily Bullish, Somewhat Aggressive, Somewhat Bullish)
• Net flow comparison between bullish and bearish activity

Step 2: Analyze the Net Flow

The net flow shows the dollar amount of institutional buying versus selling:

Example from the video:

• Bullish flow: $94.88 million
• Bearish flow: $0
• Net result: $94.88 million bullish

Significance thresholds:

• $1 million+: Positive signal
• $20-30 million+: Strong bullish signal
• $30 million+: Very aggressive institutional buying

Step 3: Review Individual Prints

Look at recent prints sorted by size to understand:

Key information per trade:

• Trade size (in dollars)
• Execution price
• Timing (how recent)
• Aggressiveness level

Example analysis: "An institution bought $94 million of UNH at $303.35"

Step 4: Compare Prices

This is crucial,compare where institutions bought versus current price:

Ideal scenarios:

1. Best case: Current price is BELOW institutional entry

   • You're getting a better price than billion-dollar funds
   • Maximum margin of safety

2. Good case: Current price is SIMILAR to institutional entry

   • You're aligned with smart money
   • Indicates potential support level

3. Caution case: Current price is ABOVE institutional entry

   • You're buying higher than institutions
   • Less margin of safety

From the example:

• Institutional buy: $303.35
• Current price: $306
• Analysis: "We're buying slightly higher, but ideally we want it lower for that margin of safety"

Patient Buys

• Institution takes time to accumulate
• Not urgent about entry price
• Bullish but measured approach

Aggressive Buys

• Institution wants immediate position
• Very bullish on the stock
• Willing to pay up for shares
• This should give you high confidence

Daily volume compared to average is another key indicator:

What to watch:

• 2%+ above average: Good signal
• 10%+ above average: Abnormally high,very bullish
• 5-10% range: Strong institutional interest

Higher volume means institutions are accumulating more aggressively than usual.

The same analysis applies in reverse:

Red flags:

• Large bearish dark pool prints
• Net negative flow (more selling than buying)
• Aggressive selling near current prices
• Stock hasn't moved down yet = potential incoming decline

When using hidden whale trades, I look for:

1. Bullish sentiment (not bearish)
2. $20 million+ net bullish flow (minimum)
3. Current price at or below institutional entries
4. Aggressive buying (when present) = highest confidence

Combining with Technical Analysis

Hidden whale trades work best as a confluence factor:

• Golden retracement zone + bullish whale activity = Strong buy
• Demand zone + institutional accumulation = High probability setup
• Technical breakout + aggressive whale buying = Momentum confirmation

Risk Management

Remember: Even when institutions buy, stocks can go lower temporarily. Use whale trades to:

• Confirm your technical analysis
• Gauge institutional interest
• Identify support levels (where big money bought)
• Time entries with smart money

1. Dark pools reveal what big money is really doing,not what they're saying
2. $20-30 million+ bullish flow is my sweet spot for confidence
3. Price comparison is critical,always buy below or near institutional levels
4. Aggressiveness matters,urgent institutional buying = stronger signal
5. Volume spikes confirm interest,watch for above-average dark pool volume

• Focus on bullish sentiment for long positions
• Don't chase stocks way above institutional entry prices
• Use whale trades to confirm, not replace, your analysis
• The best setups combine technical levels with institutional accumulation
• Patient institutional buying can be as good as aggressive buying

Remember: You're essentially getting a peek behind the curtain at what billion-dollar funds are doing. When you see massive bullish flow at good prices, you're positioning yourself alongside the smart money,and that's exactly where you want to be.