Smart Money ICT

Category: Advanced

  • ICT Inverse Fair Value Gap: (Stop Missing Entries) + 2 Examples

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    The Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG) is a concept in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading strategy that identifies areas where price might reverse direction or experience a shift in trend. Unlike regular Fair Value Gaps, which generally signal areas where price will revisit in the direction of the prevailing trend, an Inversion Fair Value Gap…

  • Reversal & Continuation Patterns in Institutional Trading in ICT

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    In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) strategies, reversal and continuation patterns play crucial roles in recognizing shifts in market direction and momentum. These patterns reflect how institutional trading activity might influence the market, allowing traders to align their strategies with the “smart money.” Understanding these patterns can help in identifying potential entry and exit points with…

  • Align Trades with Killzones for Optimal Entries & Exits in ICT Easily

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    Ethan Parker
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    Aligning trades with ICT Killzones is a crucial aspect of ICT trading as it helps optimize entries and exits based on high-activity periods in the market. The concept of Killzones in ICT revolves around specific trading windows, particularly the London Open, New York Open, and New York Close, where liquidity and volume typically surge. Aligning…

  • ICT Propulsion Block: Explained in 4 Easy Steps + 2 Examples

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    Ethan Parker
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    The ICT Propulsion Block is a concept used within the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, which helps traders identify institutional market moves, particularly focusing on areas where price is likely to continue trending. In ICT terms, a Propulsion Block refers to a price zone created by institutional orders that result in rapid market movement, indicating…

  • ICT One Trade Setup for Life: 7 Steps + Easy Example

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    Ethan Parker
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    The ICT (Inner Circle Trader) “One Trade Setup for Life” is a core concept introduced by Michael J. Huddleston, also known as ICT. This setup represents a simplified yet powerful approach to trading, emphasizing the identification of high-probability trades using a combination of ICT principles. The essence of this concept is to develop a reliable,…

  • ICT Liquidity Sweep Vs. Liquidity Run: 4 Steps + 2 Examples

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    In Inner Circle Trader (ICT) concepts, liquidity plays a central role in understanding how the market moves and how institutional traders, or “Smart Money,” operate. Two critical phenomena in ICT that revolve around liquidity are Liquidity Sweeps and Liquidity Runs. These strategies help traders identify key market movements and exploit institutional actions for their advantage.…

  • Liquidity Pools: Buy Stops, Sell Stops in ICT – 4 Steps + Example

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    In the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, liquidity pools play a critical role in understanding price movements. Liquidity pools are areas in the market where large clusters of buy or sell orders are waiting to be triggered. These orders are typically located near swing highs and swing lows, representing buy stops or sell stops. Large…