very ICT trader has heard the same terms over and over:

- Fair Value Gaps (FVG)

- Turtle Soup

- Market Structure

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But few have a simple way to put it all together into a clear strategy. Today, I’ll teach you a straightforward trading plan that anyone can learn.

1️⃣ The Foundation: Daily Bias

The first step in forming your daily bias begins on the weekly chart. This breaks down into two key concepts:

- IRL/ERL: Price always moves towards either an Intermediate Range Liquidity (IRL) or a High/Low (ERL). When a higher timeframe IRL/ERL move occurs, a lower timeframe Market Maker Model (MMXM) is typically present.

- Candle Bias: Determine the overall direction based on weekly candle patterns.

2️⃣ Market Maker Models

In every High Timeframe (HTF) move from IRL to ERL or vice versa, a Low Timeframe (LTF) Market Maker Model will be present. Ensure your trading aligns with this model. Once confirmed, only look for trades in the direction of the model’s target.

3️⃣ Timeframe Alignment

After analyzing the weekly timeframe, repeat the process on the daily chart. Ideally, you want both timeframes to align. If the weekly isn’t clear, drop to the daily until you find a defined direction.

4️⃣ Immediate Framework

With IRL/ERL and Candle Bias identified on the weekly and daily charts, move down to the H4/H1 to confirm the Market Maker Models. This framework guides your intraday trades.

5️⃣ Time-Based Liquidity (TBL)

TBL represents the high/low within a specific time range, offering a higher probability for reversals. Keep this in mind as you narrow down your trading strategy.

6️⃣ Dissecting Lower Timeframes

After establishing bias and framework, focus on two things:

- M15 IRL/ERL

- Reaction to TBL + 7:30 AM EST Opening Price

Before entering any trade, follow this exact checklist.

7️⃣ LTF Confirmations for Entry

Your entries will be on M1 with key levels on M15. Here are three LTF confirmations:

- Market Structure Shift: Align M15 IRL/ERL with your overall bias, then look for an M1 structure shift with a Fair Value Gap (FVG). Enter on the FVG, place stops above structure, and target M15 opposing liquidity.

- SMT Divergence: When correlating assets break correlation, it signals a potential large move. Combine this with a High Timeframe (HTF) key level for a powerful setup.

- iFVG: If one side of the order flow (FVG) is being disrespected at a HTF key level, a reversal may be beginning.

8️⃣ Example for Study

Here’s a quick example based on the M15 concept:

- TBL is swept

- Price moves beyond the opening price

- The move aligns with HTF bias

- An LTF market structure shift and iFVG occur

By following these steps, you’ll have a clear, actionable trading strategy that simplifies complex ICT concepts.