Trading is not about luck it’s about understanding how the market really works. One of the most powerful concepts I use in my trading is the Power of Three (PO3), introduced by ICT and inspired by Larry Williams. This single framework helped me secure a $30,000 profit in just one trading day. Here’s how it works and how I applied it step by step.

What is the Power of Three (PO3)? 📊

The market doesn’t move randomly. Smart Money (big players like banks, hedge funds, institutions) move it in three clear stages:

1. Accumulation (A) – Price consolidates in a tight range while big players accumulate positions.

2. Manipulation (M) – A false move is created to grab liquidity (e.g., stop-hunts above/below key levels).

3. Distribution (D) – The real move begins, and price trends strongly in one direction.

Think of it as:

👉 Trap retail traders → Grab their liquidity → Move in the true direction.

How I Applied It to Make $30,000 🚀

Here’s exactly how I used PO3 in my trade setup:

Step 1: Spotting Accumulation 📍

I identified a sideways range after a sharp downtrend. This told me that Smart Money was loading positions. I marked the highs and lows of this range.

Step 2: Waiting for Manipulation ⚡

The price spiked above the Buy-Side Liquidity (BSL), triggering stop-losses of retail shorts. Many thought this was a breakout, but I knew it was a liquidity grab. That was my signal to prepare for a reversal.

Step 3: Entering During Distribution 📉

As soon as the market rejected the fake breakout and started moving back into the range, I entered a short trade with a wide stop-loss above the liquidity grab. This was the beginning of the Distribution phase.

Results 💵

The market dropped heavily after manipulation, perfectly following the PO3 playbook. My entry aligned with institutional order flow, and I secured $30,000 profit in one day.

Entry: After the liquidity grab.

Stop-Loss: Wide, just above manipulation.

Take-Profits: Scaled out at 3 levels (structure breaks + HTF POIs).

Key Takeaways 📌

Don’t chase breakouts — they’re often manipulation traps.

Wait for liquidity grabs to confirm Smart Money’s intention.

Always respect the three phases: Accumulation → Manipulation → Distribution.

The Power of Three isn’t just a concept; it’s a blueprint of how institutions move the markets. Mastering this strategy can turn your trades from random guesses into calculated profits.

👉 I applied it once and walked away with $30,000

in a single day. Imagine what it can do for you when used consistently.