Trade Like the Banks, Not the Crowd
Want to trade like the pros? Learn the FVG Trading Strategy. This guide covers how banks and institutions create Fair Value Gaps and how you can use them to your advantage. What is a Fair Value Gap (FVG)? The Core Concept A Fair Value Gap (FVG) is a three-candlestick pattern that forms a specific imbalance … Read more
The Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) is a core concept in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, helping traders identify high-probability entry zones based on institutional order flow. This strategy focuses on Fibonacci retracements, market structure shifts, and liquidity pools to pinpoint where “smart money” is likely to enter. What Is the OTE (Optimal Trade Entry) Strategy? The OTE is a Fibonacci-based retracement zone (typically 61.8% to 79%) where … Read more
Order Blocks are a foundational concept in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, helping traders identify zones where institutional players place large buy/sell orders. These zones often lead to strong price reactions, making them high-probability trading opportunities. In this guide, you’ll learn: By the end, you’ll be able to trade Order Blocks like a professional. What Is … Read more
The Breaker Block is a powerful price action trading strategy popularized by the Inner Circle Trader (ICT). It focuses on identifying key market structure shifts where liquidity is likely to be taken, leading to high-probability reversals. This strategy is widely used in forex, stocks, and futures trading, offering traders a systematic way to enter trades … Read more
We’re now transitioning from the NASDAQ June 2025 contract to the September 2025 contract. Moving forward, any discussion on NQ, ES, or DAX will refer to their respective September 2025 contracts. Current Market Conditions The market is in a “troubled” state, meaning it lacks clear directional momentum. Instead, we’re seeing price action oscillating within previous candle ranges, creating a chaotic consolidation phase. Defining … Read more
Did you know that 80% of profitable trades happen during just 20% of the trading day? The ICT Kill Zones reveal exactly when institutional traders are most active – giving you the edge to trade alongside smart money rather than against it. As we enter 2025, understanding these high-probability trading windows becomes even more crucial with evolving market dynamics. … Read more
Professional traders have a secret weapon – the ICT Unicorn Model. This institutional-grade trading framework developed by Michael Huddleston (Inner Circle Trader) reveals: ✅ Where banks place their orders✅ When to enter with maximum probability✅ How to avoid retail trading traps ICT Unicorn Model Unlike lagging indicators or guesswork, the Unicorn Model uses:✔ Price action analysis✔ Liquidity voids✔ Time-based trading✔ Market structure shifts … Read more
What if you could spot exactly where institutions enter trades before major market moves? The CHOCH (Change of Character) Entry & Liquidity Model reveals these critical moments by combining: ✔ Market structure shifts (where trends begin/end)✔ Liquidity analysis (where stops get hunted)✔ Precision entry triggers (optimal trade execution) Used by hedge funds and professional traders, this strategy helps you:✅ Avoid false breakouts✅ Catch trends early✅ Trade with institutional … Read more
Have you ever noticed how price often reverses at certain levels, only to continue its original trend shortly after? These mysterious zones are called mitigation order blocks (MOBs) – key areas where banks and institutional traders enter the market. Unlike regular support/resistance levels, MOBs represent:✅ Price zones where large orders were previously executed✅ Areas where institutions “mitigate” their risk✅ High-probability … Read more
The financial markets are dominated by institutional traders who control over 90% of daily trading volume. For decades, retail traders struggled to compete against these market movers – until the development of ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodologies. The 2022 ICT Trading Model represents the most refined version of Michael Huddleston’s institutional trading concepts. This comprehensive strategy combines: … Read more