ICT Month 8 - CkTradeZone

  Market Maker Buy Model Example (US100Cash 4H) Chart Reference: US Tech 100 Index 4H (Jul 24 - Aug 5) Key Levels: Low 22,470.00 | High 23,683.83 | Current 23,680.21 1. Accumulation Phase (Jul 24-28): Price consolidates in 22,560–22,880 zone. Multiple tests of support show accumulation. 2. Manipulation Phase (Jul 29): Breakdown to 22,470 (liquidity grab). Forms BISI between 22,470–22,560 . Strong bullish candle returns into range. 3. Entry Trigger (Jul 30): ↑ Buy @ 22,650 (retest of range low) SL: 22,420 | TP1: 22,880 4. Delivery Phase (Aug 1-5): Price hits TP1 and forms FVG 23,100–23,200 . Final target achieved: 23,683.83 . Market Maker Sell Model Example (US100Cash 15M) Chart Reference: US Tech 100 Index 15M (Jul 31) Key Levels: Low 23,241.79 | High 23,685.33 1. Liquidity Setup: Equal highs at 23,685 . SIBI forms 23,620–23,685 . Li...

Understanding ICT Market Maker Models This lesson covers ICT's most advanced trading framework - the Market Maker Buy/Sell Models. These represent institutional algorithmic price delivery in swing movements, where price moves from discount to premium (buy side) or premium to discount (sell side). Key Distinction: Buy/Side Delivery is the directional movement, while Liquidity refers to the resting orders at specific levels. Market Maker Sell Model: Step-by-Step ICT focuses primarily on the Sell Model in this lesson - remember all concepts can be reversed for Buy Models. Identify Relative Equal Highs: Look for two or more similar highs that price needs to overcome Watch for Buy Side Delivery: Price will rally above these highs to take buy-side liquidity (stops above highs) Spot the Fair Value Gap (FVG): Look for inefficiencies (single candle gaps) that price will return to fill Observe the Reversal: After filling the FVG, price should reverse a...

Learn to align higher timeframe analysis with precise daytrade executions - even if you can't trade the London session. Key Takeaway This method allows you to enter HTF trades using daytrade techniques by focusing on the 00:00 GMT opening price. You'll learn to: Use the daily Power Three (open-rally/decline-close) for bias Set entries at 00:00 GMT +/- 20 pips Use the 5-day ADR as your stop loss Part 1: Understanding Higher Timeframe (HTF) Foundations Power Three Structure Bullish Day: Open near low → Rally → Close near high Bearish Day: Open near high → Decline → Close near low PD Array Matrix Discount Arrays: Buy zones (bullish order blocks) Premium Arrays: Sell zones (bearish order blocks) Price rotates between them like a pendulum. ...

ICT Mentorship: Month 8 - Video 5 High Probability Day Trade Setups Introduction This lesson covers the ICT Day Trading Model , focusing on high-probability day trade setups . The key to success lies in aligning with the higher time frame (HTF) direction (daily or 4-hour). When the HTF is bullish, traders should look for retracement entries off previous day's low to high or New York session low to high , targeting moves from discount to premium PD arrays . Conversely, in bearish HTF conditions, traders should seek retracements into previous day's high to low or New York session high to low , aiming for moves from premium to discount PD arrays . The goal is to identify: The next most likely direction (higher or lower) The key levels for entry and profit-taking The swings to watch (previous day's high/low, New York session range, London session range) Key...