Been actively trading ES for a while now, transitioning from crude oil options. It's not just because ICT uses them for teaching, but as a full-time student in India, the timings of index futures align perfectly with my schedule
Thread on “INDEX FUTURES LUNCH HOUR”
Just a heads up, this thread is not well-organized as it's my first attempt. Keeping it concise, I'll touch on key points without extensively annotated charts. Rest assured, I'll gather more data and soon share a well-organized thread on Notion. Stay tuned! Lesgoo
Lunch hour for index is 12 pm - 1 pm EST
The lunch hour range offers valuable insights into what to expect during the afternoon session. While that's a topic of its own, let's currently focus on the highs and lows formed during this period
The lunch hour Highs/Lows sweep sets the stage for two possible scenarios in the PM session:
1. Continuation of the AM trend. 2. Reversal from the AM trend.
First let’s talk about the continuation of AM trend
Let’s hear what ICT taught about this in ICT Mentorship Core Content - Month 10 -
Index Futures - Index Trade Setups
Link :
1: Continuation on Buy-side 📈 :
Based on my observations and taking into consideration what ICT has taught : when the low of the day forms and we experience a trending AM session, to ensure continued upward momentum in the PM session, we look for price to sweep the lunch lows
Buy-side continuation during PM session post Lunch lows sweep
Continuation on sell-side 📉 :
Just the opposite of what we spoke about continuation on Buy-side : when the high of the day forms and we experience a declining AM session, to ensure continued downward momentum in the PM session, we look for price to sweep the lunch highs
Sell-side continuation during PM session post Lunch highs sweep
2. Reversal from the AM trend : MMSM
When the price hits HTF Resistance ( Premium arrays & BSL ) we expect a reversal. Especially during the morning session, if the price touches this level, it should reverse. Our goal is to see the lunch hour's highs swept
Am rally pm reversal :
Reversal from the AM trend : MMBM
When the price hits HTF Support( Discount arrays & SSL ) we expect a reversal. Especially during the morning session, if the price touches this level, it should reverse. Our goal is to see the lunch hour's lows surpassed.
Am decline PM reversal :
I'm eager to hear your observations! Please feel free to point out any mistakes or suggest improvements. Wishing everyone a wonderful day! 🙏❤️
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One of the lessons I've learned the hard way is knowing when to push the button and, equally important, when not to
Today, I'll share insights into a specific aspect of this:
"WHEN & WHEN NOT TO TRADE MONDAYS"
A Thread 🧵- @PrimeXBT
When you can trade on Mondays :
📌 When the previous week's Thursday/Friday makes H/L of the week
📌 Monday of NFP Week
When you shouldn't be trading on Mondays :
📌 Bank Holiday
📌 No news Monday
📌 High-impact news on Tuesday
📌 Large range Friday
📌 When the previous week's Thursday/Friday makes H/L of the week :
This is against the cliche "No Monday trading" but you can trade on Mondays when the previous week's Thursday or Friday makes a short-term low in the direction of the order flow and has not expanded yet that's when Monday is good to trade
Keeping this thread short. Will be making an in-depth notion about all the information that is available regarding the ICT MACROS with ICT's Trade Executions
Summary of ICT Mentorship 2023 - Algorithmic Price Delivery & Time Macros Intro: Link below 👇🏼
Macro Timings 🕰️ ( EST - Eastern standard time )
AM Session Macros :
1.9:50-10:10
2.10:50-11:10
PM Session Macros :
1.11:50-12:10
2.13:10-13:40
3.15:15-15:30
London Session Macros :
1.2:33 - 3:00
2.4:03 - 4:33
What is a Macro first of all ? ✍🏻
A macro represents specific times of the day when the price initiates a spooling phase. During this period, price seeks either buy-side liquidity, sell-side liquidity, or inefficiencies in the market
Random right ? please go check the timing of those numbers and take notes .... combine it with ICT entry models. DXY M5 CHART (27/12/2022)
when ICT says when there are 2 fvgs, there are 2 ways to enter. 1st way being , enter at the first fvg and stop loss under that candle low. 2nd way being wait for the price to trade through the second fvg and enter when price comes to the first.
i think if found a reason behind this. this could be 100% wrong, will work on it and lemme share it when it is with data to prove.