SMT Divergences for dummies! (ICT Concepts simplified)
Explained in detail using pictures⬇️
So for the sake of simplicity, we will be sticking to the 15m timeframe as that yields the most consistency
Step 1:
Find two correlated pairs and have the 15m timeframe open, lets use ES and NQ as an example!
Step 2:
Mark out your liquidity lines, so for us we will be using 15m highs/lows
Step 3:
Wait for one pair to take out the liquidity level, for example in this picture NQ takes out the liquidity while ES doesn't
Step 4:
So now that we see that NQ takes out a low while ES doesn't indicates that order flow is bullish. So that means when NQ does a liquidity grab, there's a high chance it will reverse. This is called an SMT Divergence
Step 5:
Look for entry models on NQ's liquidity grab to go long
Live Example: Notice how ES failed to take out a 15m high while NQ did, this indicated that NQ's liq grab had a high chance of playing out
Here's this thread in video format. I also livestream from 9:30am EST Mon-Fri on youtube!
I also have a private discord for people who understand these concepts, but have a hard time applying it for profitability! discord.gg/5Bn8Q29DMh
I started learning ICT concepts a bit later than others, yet why is it that charter ICT members are asking me for advice.
Let me tell you the secret to what put me ahead of the game⬇️
The way to succeed in ICT teachings is not by learning as much content as you can, but rather by building a solid framework around your trading personality
The first step towards a framework is by using 1 good strategy, if you don't have one, use this one I've created
What is the strategy? It's simple... Liquidity + OB + SMT
So let's start with some basic rules we want to set in place!
- Only trading ES & NQ
- Risking MAX 1% of account per play or 1/10th of your max drawdown on a funded account
What is the strategy? It's simple... Liquidity + OB + SMT
So let's start with some basic rules we want to set in place!
- Only trading ES & NQ
- Risking MAX 1% of account per play or 1/10th of your max drawdown on a funded account
Here's a full strategy designed for beginner ICT students without making your head hurt! (Improved Version)
Doesn't require daily bias.
Complete guide A-Z (With Pictures)⬇️
What is the strategy? It's simple... Liquidity + OB
Usually we need to know what the daily bias is so that we know which liquidity levels are valid to play, but finding daily bias can be tough for new traders, so we are getting rid of it for this strat specifically.
So let's start with some basic rules we want to set in place!
- Only trading ES
- Only allowed to place entry on trades from 9:30am to 11:59am EST
- Risking MAX 1% of account per play
Here's a full strategy designed for beginner ICT students without making your head hurt! (More In-depth Version)
Doesn't require daily bias.
Complete guide A-Z (With Pictures)⬇️
What is the strategy? It's simple... Liquidity + OB
Usually we need to know what the daily bias is so that we know which liquidity levels are valid to play, but finding daily bias can be tough for new traders, so we are getting rid of it for this strat specifically.
So let's start with some basic rules we want to set in place!
- Only trading ES
- Only allowed to place trades from 9:30am to 11:59am EST
- Risking MAX 1% of account per play (.5% is ideal)
Here's a full strategy designed for beginner ICT students without making your head hurt!
Doesn't require daily bias.
Complete guide A-Z (With Pictures)⬇️
What is the strategy? It's simple... Liquidity + OB
Usually we need to know what the daily bias is so that we know which liquidity levels are valid to play, but finding daily bias can be tough for new traders, so we are getting rid of it for this strat specifically.
So let's start with some basic rules we want to set in place!
- Only trading 1 pair/indices (We will be using ES)
- Only allowed to place trades from 9:30am to 11:59am EST
- Risking MAX 1% of account per play (.5% is ideal)