šÆ A Complete ICT-Based Trading Plan
Now that weāve explored highs and lows, real vs. fake breakouts, the Market Structure Shift, institutional tools like Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps, time-based patterns, and Killzones... itās time to put it all together into a cohesive trading plan.
š§© 1. Key Components of the Integrated Plan
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Step 1: Determine Market Bias
Use highs and lows to identify whether the market is trending up or down.
Watch for Market Structure Shifts (MSS) as early signals of a potential reversal.
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Step 2: Define Areas of Interest
Mark key Order Blocks (OBs) at support and resistance zones.
Identify Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) as potential entry/exit zones.
Use Breaker Blocks to confirm direction after a real breakout.
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Step 3: Timing Your Entry
Never enter randomly ā wait for Killzones (especially New York or London sessions).
Combine time-based analysis with price action for higher accuracy.
Look for liquidity grabs and reversal candles at OBs or FVGs.
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Step 4: Entry & Exit Strategy
Entry: After confirmation candle or liquidity sweep at OB/FVG.
Stop Loss: 5ā10 pips beyond the OB or FVG (or based on the time frame).
Take Profit: At nearby liquidity pools or previous highs/lows.
šø 2. Money Management:
> Trading without risk management is like driving without brakes.
š Tips:
Never risk more than 1ā2% of your account per trade.
Adjust position size based on your stop loss distance.
Secure profits by moving stop loss to break-even after TP1.
Aim for at least a 1:2 or 1:3 reward-to-risk ratio.
š§ 3. Final ICT Tips:
Donāt trade every day ā wait for high-probability setups.
Backtest everything youāve learned ā study how these models played out historically.
Master your psychology ā patience and discipline win in the long run.
Keep a trading journal: document every trade ā the reason, the outcome, and the lesson.
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Practical Example:
ā ļø Scenario:
Market is in a downtrend, breaking previous lows.
FVG + OB formed at a key level.
Killzone: New York session.
Reversal candle appears after liquidity sweep.
Entry: After confirmation.Stop Loss: 10 pips above OB.TP1: Nearest liquidity pool.TP2: New low.
š Conclusion:
ICT is not just a set of tools ā it's a mindset and a structured approach to understanding how smart money operates. When you combine:
Market Structure Analysis.
Institutional Tools (OBs, FVGs).
Time-Based Models (Killzones).
and Proper Risk Management.
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