TT, if I get you correctly:
(*) "cleaning" levels say there are enough limit orders at said level, enough to be worth the boys'effort. Whoever they might be.
(**) consequently, the actual bidding has little to no impact on the price, it's the boys who drive it where they want (to clean them, players)
Do I get those fundamental aspects right?
Would be nice to have a Yes/No answer, no riddles :) Currently fighting brain atrophy / age stuff ...