Category: Advanced

The Implied Fair Value Gap (IFVG) is a concept introduced by ICT (Inner Circle Trader). It’s a variation of the traditional Fair Value Gap (FVG) that focuses on how price moves without forming a traditional imbalance, but still leaves behind a gap based on price delivery expectations. In simple terms, IFVG is a hidden imbalance…

The New Week Opening Gap (NWOG) is a concept taught by ICT (Inner Circle Trader) that shows the difference between the previous week’s closing price and the new week’s opening price. It gives a valuable clue about the bias for the upcoming week. This gap often acts like a magnet, meaning price tends to return…

The New Day Opening Gap (NDOG) is an ICT concept that marks the gap between the previous day’s closing price and the current day’s opening price. This gap gives you insight into how Smart Money is likely to deliver price during the new trading day. It’s a simple but powerful tool to set a bias…

In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, the Premium and Discount Arrangement Matrix is a foundational concept that helps traders determine optimal entry zones in alignment with Smart Money principles. It’s based on market structure, price equilibrium, and Fibonacci retracement levels to identify where Smart Money is likely to buy or sell. 1. What is the…

ICT SMT Divergence (Smart Money Technique Divergence) is a powerful concept introduced by Michael J. Huddleston (Inner Circle Trader) that focuses on price divergence between two correlated assets or markets to reveal the intentions of Smart Money. It helps identify potential reversals, market traps, and true direction of price based on institutional behavior rather than…

ICT Consequent Encroachment is a highly refined Smart Money Concept introduced by Michael J. Huddleston (ICT – Inner Circle Trader) that helps traders pinpoint precise entry or reaction zones within a Fair Value Gap (FVG). 1. What is Consequent Encroachment in ICT? Consequent Encroachment (CE) is the 50% equilibrium level of a Fair Value Gap…

In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, IPDA stands for the Interbank Price Delivery Algorithm. It refers to the underlying algorithm or mechanism through which institutional traders (banks, hedge funds, etc.) deliver price movements in the forex market. According to ICT concepts, the market is not random; it is structured and manipulated by algorithms that follow…

The ICT Market Maker Sell Model (MMSM) is a concept developed within the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) framework. This model outlines how market makers or large institutional players manipulate price action to create liquidity, execute sell-side operations, and induce retail traders to participate in the market on the wrong side of the trend. Understanding this…

Institutional trading concepts in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) emphasize price action, market structure, and institutional footprints to identify high-probability trade setups. Continuation trades involve capitalizing on existing trends by using specific tools and strategies to enter and ride the move further. By understanding key elements like order blocks, fair value gaps (FVGs), liquidity sweeps, and…

Reversal trading is a powerful approach in Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, focusing on identifying the precise moments when the market shifts direction. Institutional traders (smart money) often engineer these reversals by targeting liquidity, exploiting retail trader behavior, and aligning trades with market structure shifts. Here’s how reversals can be effectively traded using ICT concepts,…