The number of trades is relevant only when taking into perspective large trades with partial fills. IMO
As noted here: ... a sell for 1 million was exucted in partial fills through a total of 19 trades...... to compare, if you were to divide the 279 trades on Monday by that number (19), you get 15 orders..... which obviously is not great data to be basing opinions on... IMO
Also subsequent 'grey' trading days comparisons with the first day of opening on the greys are out of perspective as it would be logical that some would sell immediately upon the market tier change, simply based on that fact alone. Again.... IMO
As time goes on it should give a better comparison....