First, Let’s Learn the Key Concepts:
Look for OTE near FVGs or Order Blocks for extra confirmation.
Trades with banks (not against them)
No complicated indicators needed
Works in all markets (Forex, Crypto, Stocks)
Next Steps:
DM "ICT3" for a PDF guide to these entries.
1. Liquidity (BSL/SSL) - The "Trap Zones"
- Buy-Side Liquidity (BSL): Stops above old highs. Price "wicks" up to trigger them before falling.
- Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL): Stops below old lows. Price "wicks" down to trigger them before rising.
- Think of it like this: Banks hunt these stops to get better prices before reversing.
2. Fair Value Gap (FVG) - The "Imbalance"
- A 3-candle "gap" where price moves fast without pulling back.
- Acts like a magnet - price usually returns to fill it.
3. Kill Zones - The "Best Times to Trade"
- London Kill Zone: 2 AM - 5 AM New York time
- New York Kill Zone: 8 AM - 11 AM New York time
- Why? Banks are most active then.
4. OTE (Optimal Trade Entry) - The "Sweet Spot"
- A 62-79% pullback during Kill Zones where banks re-enter trades.
5. Market Structure Shift (MSS) - The "Trend Change Signal"
- When price breaks a key high/low with strong momentum.
The 3 Best Setups
1. Liquidity Sweep + FVG
What to Do:- Wait for price to wick into BSL/SSL
- See if it fills an FVG the opposite way
- Enter on the FVG fill
- Price wicks above yesterday’s high (BSL)
- Then falls into a bearish FVG
- Enter short with stop above the wick
2. Kill Zone OTE
What to Do:- During New York/London hours
- Wait for 62-79% pullback
- Enter when price reverses
Look for OTE near FVGs or Order Blocks for extra confirmation.
3. MSS Reversal
What to Do:- Spot price breaking a swing high/low
- Wait for strong follow-through candle
- Enter on retest
Why This Works
Next Steps:
- Mark this week’s key levels
- Watch for these setups during Kill Zones
DM "ICT3" for a PDF guide to these entries.
Key Differences From Original
- All times in New York time
- Simpler explanations with analogies ("trap zones")
- Removed all EST references
- Added clear "What to Do" steps for each setup