Steel Dynamics (STLD) Volume Profile & Point of Control

Materials
Steel Dynamics (STLD) last traded at $241.53, above its value area ($150.90–$235.86) and 39.3% above the point of control at $173.44. Acceptance above value is a bullish signal, though large distances from the POC raise mean-reversion risk.
Last Price

$241.53

Daily POC

$173.44

VAH (High)

$235.86

VAL (Low)

$150.90

POC Distance

+39.26%

Session Value

Above Value Area

Interactive Volume Profile (Daily 1D)

Updated session: Oct 25, 2026
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144.48169.45194.42219.38244.35269.32294.2927 Oct 2508 Jan 2623 Mar 2602 Jun 2613 Aug 2623 Oct 26VAH 235.86VAL 150.90POC 173.44241.53
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What the POC tells STLD traders

The point of control (POC) is the price where the highest volume of STLD shares has changed hands over the selected period — the market's consensus of fair value. Steel Dynamics is an Materials stock, and its volume profile shows exactly where institutional-sized activity is concentrated.

When price revisits the POC, the level tends to act first as a magnet and then as support or resistance: the more volume sits at a price, the stronger its memory. Right now the daily POC for STLD is $173.44. Acceptance above it favors a move toward the value area high ($235.86); repeated rejection points back toward the value area low ($150.90). Compare the daily profile with the weekly one to separate intraday noise from structural shifts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is STLD's point of control today?

As of Oct 25, 2026, the daily POC for STLD (Steel Dynamics) is $173.44. The level is recalculated every trading session from the intraday volume distribution and updates automatically on this page.

What does it mean when STLD trades above its POC?

It means the majority of recent buyers hold positions below the current price, so the POC becomes the first support zone traders watch. Sustained trading above both the POC and the value area high is a classic signature of a bullish, trending volume profile.

Is this a buy signal for STLD?

No. Volume profile describes market structure — where volume and value sit — not direction on its own. Use it alongside trend, fundamentals and risk management. This page is for educational purposes only, not financial advice.

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