Does Optimus Flow have a "Big Trades" tool for tracking institutional orders?

We were asked by a community member if Optimus Flow features a tool to track large institutional orders live.

The answer is Yes. The specific feature you are looking for is called Power Trades.

What is Power Trades? Power Trades is a scanner designed to detect the execution of a large volume of orders in a very short amount of time. Instead of looking for single large orders (which can be spoofed), it identifies sudden “bursts” of volume—often indicating institutional algorithms at work—and highlights these zones directly on your chart.

How to find it:

  1. Open the Analytics panel in the main Optimus Flow toolbar.
  2. Select Power Trades.
  3. Adjust the “Total Volume” setting to define what you consider a “Big Trade” for your specific symbol (e.g., ES vs. MES).

Want to go deeper? Power Trades is just one way to see what the “smart money” is doing. We broke down this tool alongside VWAP, Volume Profiles, and Cluster Charts in our detailed guide on Best Order Flow Indicators to Spot Buying & Selling Pressure.

Disclaimer: Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss. Tools like Power Trades indicate historical volume and do not guarantee future price movement. Please trade responsibly.*

Best,
Matt Z