The order block trading strategy is based on the concept of smart money, focusing on identifying specific zones where institutional traders previously executed their orders. Once we have successfully identified these zones, we patiently wait for the price to revisit these levels. By using a suitable strategy, we then enter our trades in the anticipated...
This trading strategy was initially popularized by an infamous trader who is also the founder of the Inner Circle Trading (ICT) method which is claimed to be the evolved version of the SMC. Let’s first take a look at the building blocks of this trading strategy and compare it with the well-known trading concepts by industrial titans (Dow, Wyckoff,...
Here's the only guide on order blocks you're ever going to need 😎✏️ Order blocks may seem scary and difficult to find - Once you know what you're looking for, it's like taking candy from a baby 🍭 The key elements you need to have in place before getting the hang of this basic SMC application is as follows - 🟢 Trend spotting 🟢 Market structure Those are the 2...
Order Blocks Explained Now we'll look at one of the important concepts we utilize to find our precise entry points: order blocks. So, what exactly is an order block? An orderblock is a visible spot on the chart where a large order is being placed on the market. You'll notice the order being placed, followed by a quick move from that region, leaving behind...
I. Introduction Market microstructure, a specialized area within finance, explores the intricate mechanisms involved in trading within financial markets. It focuses on how trades occur, the interplay between prices and information, and how these interactions collectively shape market dynamics. Understanding market microstructure enables investors, traders,...
📍What Is Smart Money? Smart money is the capital that is being controlled by institutional investors, market mavens, central banks, funds, and other financial professionals. Smart money was originally a gambling term that referred to the wagers made by gamblers with a track record of success. 📍Principles of Smart Money Market Structure in Order Block...
Review this first to see the fair value gap: (1)Trades inside the -FVG (2) Rejects -FVG(MT) (3) Holds -FVG(L) Note: This is a high probability sign for moves higher, price trades inside the 4H-FVG. Once price is inside, the price trades to the 4H-FVG(MT) and trades back down to the 4H-FVG(L) and price holds for a continuation inside. (4) Prices trades through...
Smart Money Concepts is a more sophisticated way of trading price action, while taking advantage of where institutions are likely to place their orders. This makes Smart Money Concepts a usable tool whenever you are dealing with hedge funds. What you are about to read is an elaborate tutorial explaining a lot about this trading strategy, including some trading...
Hello traders. In this module we aim to explain how to enter the trades along with market makers for high RR entries. Entering like this will protect your Stoploss since your orders are along with the Market makers and market makers defend their positions. As a result your position in also defended in this case. Please pay attention to the annotations made on the...
Hello traders. In this module we aim to explain how to identify trend reversal. Please pay careful attention to the annotations made on the chart. Happy Trading Team Lamda!!!
In this tutorial we aim to teach what is an Imbalance. Happy trading Team Lamda
Today we're going to talk about orderblocks. Very simply, an orderblock is the support and resistance of big players. It is stronger and more important than what you draw on a chart expecting a price reaction by classical technical analysis. This works absolutely everywhere in cryptocurrency, forex, and the stock market. I have deduced for myself 5 rules of...
To identify which orderblock has much higher probability of working, identify the orderblock with unmitigated orderflow. Happy Trading Team Lamda
Hello traders In this example, I will show you what HP BOS (break of structure) and HP POI (point of interest) look like, and on the right side you can see an example of low probability BOS (break of structure) and low probability POI (point of interest). BOS (break of structure) -Break of structure or BOS is the term used by traders, and it simply...
Pay close attention to the last buying candle before the sell and notice the imbalance afterwards. This can confirm whether the order block is valid or not. Happy Trading! -Team Lamda
‼️ Order Blocks are candles where Market Makers (Banks) have placed their positions, generally, the market returns to those candles and they are never violated. There're 2 types of Order Blocks: 1. The Bullish Order Block is the last bearish candle before the bullish movement, that Break The Market Structure Higher. Represents a high possibility of holding the...
Now as of recently I have become submerged into Elliott wave theory. It helps me define order flow on a fractal level and with the implementation of certain other order flow concepts, I can then define the intent of order flow between sessions. Elliott wave is fundamental in understanding market structure. Impulses and Corrections are fundamental in driving...
The thing that catches most traders out is they don’t know what zone will hold, that’s why it’s always best to wait for the higher time frame zone to be mitigated, wait for the break of structure to confirm the trend is changing, then execute. Wait for confirmation ☑️