ICT Mentorship Core Content - Month 08 - Intraday Profiles by CKTRADEZONE

ICT Intraday Profiles: The London Session Blueprint

Learn to identify high-probability London session setups using ICT's protraction profiles.

In a Nutshell

Intraday profiles reveal how market makers manipulate price during the London session. By tracking two key ranges (Central Bank Dealers and Asian) and specific time-based movements, you can anticipate whether to expect a "normal protraction" (12 AM-2 AM move) or "delayed protraction" (2 AM-3 AM move).

Core Concepts

1. Central Bank Dealers Range

2 PM–8 PM EST
The consolidation range after NY close. Must be <40 pips for normal protraction setups.

2. Asian Range

8 PM–12 AM EST
The "setup phase." Ideal range: 20-30 pips. Wider ranges indicate instability.

How to Trade the Two Key Profiles

1 Normal Protraction (12 AM–2 AM Move)

For Sellers:

  • Price rises steadily from 12 AM–2 AM EST
  • Forms London high by 4 AM EST
  • Example: EURUSD rallies 50 pips post-midnight, then drops 100+ pips

For Buyers:

  • Price declines steadily from 12 AM–2 AM EST
  • Forms London low by 4 AM EST
  • Example: US100Cash drops 60 pips, then rallies into NY open

2 Delayed Protraction (2 AM–3 AM Move)

Key Difference: The "Judas swing" happens later (after 2 AM EST).

  • Price doesn't move as expected at midnight
  • Wait for 2 AM EST retracement into PD Array
  • Example: GBPUSD chops until 2:15 AM, then makes final high before dropping

Student Checklist

Before Trading London:

  • • Higher timeframe bias: Daily chart must agree with direction (bullish/bearish)
  • • Central Bank Range: <40 pips for normal protraction
  • • Asian Range: 20-30 pip consolidation
  • • Midnight Move: Immediate protraction at 12 AM? If not, wait for 2 AM.

Common Pitfalls

  • Trading wide ranges: >40 pip Central Bank or >30 pip Asian range = avoid
  • Ignoring time windows: No move by 2:30 AM? Skip the session.
  • Overriding higher TF bias: Don't buy if daily chart is bearish!

Pro Tips

Remember:

1. Be patient: Only 2-3 high-probability London setups occur weekly.
2. Watch EURUSD/US100Cash first: They often lead other pairs.
3. Practice: Backtest 50+ examples to recognize profiles instantly.

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