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Margin Level in Forex: Usage & Calculation per ICT (3 Examples)
When you trade Forex, you are not always using your own full capital. Instead, brokers provide leverage, allowing you to control larger positions with a smaller amount of money. This is where margin comes in. To keep your trades active, brokers calculate something called Margin Level. Understanding this is important so that you don’t over-leverage…
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Highest & Lowest Price of the Day (HOD & LOD) ICT: 2 Examples
In ICT, every trading day has two magnets: the High of Day (HOD) and the Low of Day (LOD). These are the highest and lowest prices traded during that calendar day (or your broker’s session day). Understanding how and when they tend to form helps you align with institutional order flow and avoid retail traps.…
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ICT Son’s Model Trading Strategy: (30-Second Setup) 5 Steps
The Son’s Model is a price action trading setup taught by ICT (Inner Circle Trader). It is often called the 30-Second Setup because traders look for the entry confirmation on the 30-second chart after price creates liquidity grabs on higher timeframes. This setup focuses on trading around liquidity pools – areas where traders’ stop losses…
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TradingView Tutorial [Registration, Symbols, Screener]: 6 Steps
TradingView is one of the most popular platforms for charting, market analysis, and trade ideas. It is widely used by beginners, professional traders, and even institutions. If you’re just getting started, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through Registration, Symbols, and Screener in TradingView with examples. 1. Step 1: Registration on TradingView To use TradingView,…
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Download and Installation Guide: 7 Steps
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is the advanced version of MetaTrader 4. It offers faster performance, more charting tools, more order types, and the ability to trade not only forex but also stocks, futures, and commodities depending on your broker. If you are new to trading or switching from MT4, this step-by-step guide will help you download…
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Download and Installation Guide: 6 Steps
MetaTrader 4 (commonly known as MT4) is one of the most popular platforms for forex and CFD trading. It is free to use, beginner-friendly, and packed with powerful tools like charts, indicators, and automated trading options. If you are new to trading, installing MT4 correctly is the first step. Let’s walk through the process step…
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Is Forex Trading Legal in Bangladesh? Restrictions with Examples
Foreign exchange trading is not outright banned, but it’s strictly regulated under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of 1947 (FERA) and enforced by Bangladesh Bank — the central bank of the country. 1. Permitted Forex Activities in Bangladesh You can legally engage in forex—that is, spot currency exchange—for legitimate purposes such as: But such transactions…
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What is the ICT Central Bank Dealers Range (CBDR)? 3 Steps
The Central Bank Dealers Range (CBDR) is a concept introduced by Michael Huddleston (ICT) to identify a special price range in the Forex market that often acts as a magnet for price during the trading day. It’s based on the idea that large institutions, such as central banks and major dealers, often set a controlled…
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What is ICT Institutional Order Flow Entry Drill? 4 Steps + Example
The Institutional Order Flow Entry Drill is a practice method taught by Michael Huddleston (ICT) to help traders develop precision in identifying and trading in the direction of institutional order flow. It’s not just a strategy — it’s a training exercise designed to build discipline, confidence, and accuracy in your trades. Think of it as…
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ICT Intraday Profiles – London Session: 5 Steps + Examples
The London Session is one of the most profitable times to trade using ICT concepts. It’s when liquidity floods the market, volatility increases, and institutional traders set the tone for the day. If you know how to read intraday profiles, you can position yourself with smart money and catch high-probability moves. 1. Why Focus on…