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# How do I know if these orders are bought or sold?

Cheddar Flow tracks option orders that are filled at the ask, above the ask, mid market, bid and below bid 

Examples of how Cheddar Flow picks up **BUY** orders

**ASK** - Market 0.50x0.55, Filled at 0.55
**ABOVE ASK** - Market 0.50x0.55, Filled at 0.56

Example of how Cheddar Flow picks up **MID MARKET** orders
**MID** - Market 0.50x0.55, Filled at 0.54

Examples of how Cheddar Flow picks up **SELL** orders

**BID** - Market 0.50x0.55, Filled 0.50
**BELOW BID** - Market 0.50x0.55, Filled 0.49

A major thing to point out is that you need to understand that whether contracts are actually buyer initiated or seller initiated is an ASSUMPTION.  All we indicate is the side of market it traded on.  Just because a trade is in the offer side does not mean it is an opening position.  You can buy to close a position as well.