Author: Ethan Parker
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Asian Session Training as per ICT (Active Phase): 2 Examples
When traders talk about the forex market, one of the most important things to understand is how the market moves throughout the 24-hour cycle. ICT (Inner Circle Trader) teaches that each trading day can be broken down into different phases. The Asian Session is the first active phase of the market, and learning how it…
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Trade the Asian Session Range Using ICT PO3 (AMD): 7 Steps
PO3 / AMD stands for Accumulation → Manipulation → Distribution. On many days, the market builds a tight range in Asia (accumulation), sweeps one side of that range around London Open (manipulation), then trends toward a drawn liquidity target during New York (distribution). Your job is to box the Asian range, let London run stops…
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Forex vs Futures Markets as per ICT: 2 Steps + 2 Examples
When it comes to trading, two of the most popular markets are the Forex Market and the Futures Market. Both markets attract traders worldwide. Both involve speculation, hedging, and price discovery. But when you look closely — especially through the lens of ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts — they behave differently in terms of leverage…
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What is the Futures Market? 4 Steps + 3 Examples
When most people think of trading, they imagine buying and selling stocks. But beyond stocks, there’s a much larger world — the Futures Market. The futures market is not just for speculators looking to profit from price movements. It is also a powerful tool for hedging and managing risk. Let’s break it down step by…
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4 Factors Influencing Forex Fundamental Analysis + 4 Examples
When it comes to Forex trading, price is not only moved by charts and technical setups. Behind the candles, there are powerful forces — the fundamentals. Michael Huddleston (ICT) often emphasizes that while charts show you entries and exits, it’s the macro fundamentals that create the environment for price to move in the first place.…
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Forex vs Stock Market: Trading Volume & Leverage – 4 Steps
When it comes to financial markets, two of the most popular options for traders are the Forex market and the Stock market. Both offer opportunities to make money, but they work very differently. In this post, we will compare Forex and Stocks by looking at two important aspects — trading volume and leverage. By the…
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Features of Forex Market from the Point of View of ICT: 5 Points
The Forex market, also known as the foreign exchange market, is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. Unlike stock markets, Forex is decentralized, meaning there is no central exchange where all trades occur. Instead, it operates through a global network of banks, brokers, and financial institutions. From the perspective of ICT…
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ICT 2022 Mentorship Trading Strategy: 7 Steps + Example
Michael Huddleston, also known as the Inner Circle Trader (ICT), shared one of his most practical and simplified trading strategies in the 2022 Mentorship. This strategy is widely followed because it strips down all the ICT concepts into a step-by-step trading framework. Instead of juggling too many tools, it focuses on the core elements of…
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ICT Son’s Model Trading Setup in HTF: 5 Steps + Examples
The ICT Son’s Model is one of the most powerful yet simple trading setups taught within the ICT framework. It combines two important concepts: When applied on higher time frames (like H1, H4, or even Daily), this strategy helps traders identify high-probability trade entries with minimal risk. 1. Step 1: Mark the DOL (Day Open…
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Twitter Model Trading Setup ICT: MSS, FVG, and Divergence
1. What is the Twitter Model for ICT Trading The “Twitter Model” is a simple ruleset that looks for: You trade in the direction of the post-sweep shift, using the FVG as your entry zone and divergence as confidence. 2. Timeframes and tools for Twitter Model for ICT Trading 3. The three pillars of Twitter…