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Gold (XAUUSD) - Daily ICT Based Analysis🗓️ Date Range: IPDA Range (June 9 – July 4, 2025) This chart is built using ICT methodology focusing on market structure, liquidity, PD arrays, and smart money price delivery. 🧠 Narrative Breakdown: ✅ IPDA Range is defined from June 9 to July 4 (20 trading days), providing the valid high and low to map premium/discount. ✅ A Market Structure Shift (MSS) confirms the intent to shift bearish after internal liquidity was swept. ✅ Price ran the Buy Side Liquidity (BSL) and rejected from the Daily Rejection Block (RB.D) and CISD + IPDA S.D., indicating institutional selling interest. ✅ The recent rally into the premium zone failed to close above BSL, showing weakness and potential continuation to the downside. 🎯 Key Points: BSL Swept above internal range. RB.D + CISD + IPDA S.D.: Price rejected from these confluences. Current Bias: Bearish until 3,203.47 and 3,189.82 are met (internal sell-side liquidity). Extended Target: 2,993.69 — external liquidity resting below the May low. DOL marked inside the range suggests smart money is engineering price toward sell-side targets. ⚒️ Tools Used: IPDA Range (20D) MSS / BoS Rejection Block (RB.D) CISD + IFVG PD Arrays (BSL, IDM, DOL) 📌 Summary: This is a classic Sell Model within a defined IPDA range. Liquidity was swept, price rejected from premium, and now seeks inefficiencies + sell-side liquidity. 🧠 Wait for price action confirmations on lower timeframes (1H/15M) near PD arrays to engage.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDShort
by hrishabh_07
Gold (XAUUSD) - Daily ICT Based AnalysisThis chart reflects a detailed breakdown of Gold using Inner Circle Trader (ICT) concepts on the daily timeframe. 🧠 Key Highlights: Break of Structure (BoS) and Market Structure Shift (MSS) confirm bearish intent. Price recently delivered a strong displacement to the downside, breaking through the prior IDM low and forming a clean MSS. The price has rejected from the Daily Bearish Imbalance (BISI D) and Refined Breaker Block (RB.D) — acting as a key supply zone. Confluence of Liquidity and Imbalance: Internal liquidity has been swept from equal highs. Bearish rebalancing observed in the CISD + IPDA S.D. zone. Next probable draw on liquidity sits near the 3,203.47 and 3,189.82 PD arrays. Ultimate downside target marked around 2,993.69, aligned with a previous BMS + DOL zone. 🛠 Tools Applied: PD Arrays: BISI, RB, FVG, SIBI Liquidity Zones: IDM, DOL, IPDA S.D. Price Action: MSS, Displacement, and Retracement Concepts 📌 Bias: Bearish 📌 Narrative: Liquidity has been engineered above highs; current price action seeks sell-side liquidity and inefficiencies beneath recent lows.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDShort
by hrishabh_07
NIFTY 50 - ICT & SMC Analysis (April 9, 2025)🧠 Big Picture Context (Daily Timeframe) 🔍 Structure: The daily structure is in a macro bearish trend, confirmed by a Change of Character (ChoCH) from a previous higher high. A market structure shift (MSS) occurred, indicating strong bearish intent. A major Order Block (OB) around 24,300 – 24,800 has acted as strong supply. Recent price action shows a rejection from 23,000+ levels, creating a new bearish leg. 🔄 Key Observations: A clean Fair Value Gap (FVG) from the recent bearish move lies between 22,900 – 23,100, which price may want to revisit. Price tapped into liquidity pools below previous lows (Sell-side liquidity swept). Strong reaction up suggests a potential short-term bullish retracement. 🔄 Medium-Term Outlook (4H Chart) 🔍 Structure: After the sharp bearish move, price made a strong reaction from the 21,800s, suggesting the presence of demand. A clean PDL (Previous Day Low) sweep followed by BOS (Break of Structure) confirms short-term bullish market structure. 🔄 Current Price Action: Price filled part of a green FVG (imbalance) and is now retracing from resistance. The 22,900–23,000 zone contains: A bearish OB FVG VI (Volume Imbalance) Previous Weekly High (PWH) → This confluence makes it a high-probability reversal zone. 📉 Execution Timeframe (1H Chart) 🔍 Structure: Price has now formed a BOS upwards after taking out liquidity near 21,800 (PDL). Rally filled lower imbalance (FVG), creating a strong displacement candle and BOS above PDH. Now consolidating under a supply zone with signs of weakness near 22,550 – 22,700. 🎯 Trade Idea: Sell on Retracement into Premium 📈 Bias: Bearish from premium supply zone. 🛠️ Trade Setup (1H + 4H Confluence): Type Level/Zone Entry 22,900 – 23,000 (Red FVG & OB) Stop Loss Above 23,100 (above OB & VI) Target 1 22,250 (PDH/imbalance fill) Target 2 21,800 (PDL sweep area) Target 3 21,600–21,500 (daily demand zone) 📊 Risk-Reward (Approx): Risk: ~150 pts (23,100 – 22,950 entry) Reward: ~400–1,400 pts depending on target RRR: Minimum 2.5:1 up to 9:1 💡 ICT/SMC Concepts Applied: Liquidity Sweep: Sell-side liquidity below PDL taken → large move up. Fair Value Gaps: Price filled FVG and now sits just below another premium FVG. Order Blocks: Bearish OB around 22,900–23,100 zone expected to act as supply. PDH/PDL Reactions: Market respected those areas. Market Structure Shift (MSS): Bearish momentum continues on higher TFs despite short-term rally. 🧭 What to Watch For: If price breaks and holds above 23,100, this setup becomes invalid – it signals deeper retracement or reversal. Watch volume or strong rejection candles in supply zone to enter with confirmation (ideal on 15M/5M for sniper entry). Any clean FVGs left behind as price retraces could be rebalanced before dropping. 📌 Final Thoughts: This is a classic SMC + ICT short setup after price retraced into premium zone following a strong move down. The confluence of OB, FVG, VI, and PDH makes this zone a high-probability turning point. Wait for confirmation and execute with proper risk management.
NSE:NIFTY
by Official_LUSER
NIFTY 50 - ICT & SMC Analysis (April 7, 2025) 📊 CHART ANALYSIS SUMMARY (from the 4 charts) From the charts you've given, I’ve identified a few key things: - NIFTY is in a bullish short-term market structure , but it’s tapping into premium prices in a possible higher timeframe redistribution zone. - There's a liquidity sweep and inducement pattern near the highs. - Some FVGs (Fair Value Gaps) remain unfilled. - Possible reversal sell setup from a 4H or daily bearish order block that aligns with premium pricing in a range. 🧠 Step-by-Step ICT/SMC Analysis 1. Market Structure & Bias - 1H to 4H Structure: The market was pushing higher, making HHs (higher highs) and HLs (higher lows). - However, the latest high was taken with a wick, showing signs of a **buy-side liquidity raid rather than strength. - After the raid, price left a bearish FVG (Fair Value Gap) — a classic ICT signature for a reversal. > 🔎 Interpretation:This is typical SMC inducement : retail traders get trapped buying a breakout, while smart money distributes into those buys and prepares to sell. 2. Key Liquidity Levels - Buy-side Liquidity (BSL): Taken at recent swing high (~NIFTY 22,520 zone) - Sell-side Liquidity (SSL): Resting below recent lows (~22,300 and then ~22,150) > 🧠 SMC logic: Liquidity was engineered and taken at the highs. Now, the market may seek the **sell-side liquidity** next. 3. Order Blocks & Imbalances - ✅ A clear Bearish Order Block formed near the 22,500–22,520 level on 1H/4H — this was the last up-candle before the sell-off (and a liquidity sweep). - ✅ There's a clean FVG (Fair Value Gap) just under this OB — price wicked back into it but failed to close above. > 🧠 ICT logic: Price fills the imbalance slightly, taps the OB, then rejects — suggesting smart money is selling from this zone. 4. Potential Trade Setup (Sell) 🎯 Trade Idea: Intraday / Swing Short | Component | Level / Description |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Bias | Bearish (short-term retracement expected) | | Entry | ~22,500–22,520 (OB + FVG confluence zone) | | Stop Loss | Above 22,570 (above the liquidity sweep wick) | | TP1 | 22,300 (low of range, internal liquidity) | | TP2 | 22,150 (external liquidity sweep zone) | | TP3 (optional) | 22,000 (discount zone of full move) | | R:R | Approx. 1:2.5 to 1:3.5 depending on exit | 🧱 Confluence Checklist | ICT/SMC Element | Confirmed? | Notes |----------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Break of Structure | ✅ | Lower high failed to break previous HH with momentum | Liquidity Sweep | ✅ | Buy-side taken at the top with a wick | FVG Presence | ✅ | 1H Fair Value Gap post sweep | Bearish Order Block | ✅ | Confirmed on 1H and 4H | Displacement | ✅ | Strong sell candle after sweep | Retracement to OB/FVG | ✅ | Price returns to OB to mitigate orders | Premium Pricing Zone | ✅ | Above 50% of the full range (using FIB anchoring) 🔄 Scenario Management - If price rejects OB and sells off, you’re in good hands — standard SMC setup. - If price closes above 22,570, the OB is invalidated → exit the short. - If the setup works, scale partial profits at TP1 and trail to TP2/TP3. 📉 It's not a long-term bearish call on NIFTY — it’s a mean-reversion swing targeting liquidity below.
NSE:NIFTY
by Official_LUSER
Fibre/EURUSD ready to move higher...Hello traders! There is so much on the Daily chart of Fibre that points to obvious bullishness of the market that I could not place all of it on the chart. But I have marked what seemed crucial to be seen. Market has taken smooth lows of 15th, 16th, 17th, & 20th January, 2025 and strongly rejected from 1.02113 . Also, observe how 20th January's daily candle shifted the market structure . We're inside a Bullish breaker on the daily, supported by a daily ifvg (check how the market has respected the consequent encroachment of that gap perfectly). Things don't end here. DXY has broken the range to the downside with lower draws. Market symmetry is currently missing but Fibre should follow DXY soon. The draw and the targets for the weekly range have been marked on the chart. Equal highs is the low hanging fruit. Narrative is paramount when it comes to applying ICT concepts. That takes a lot of practice and time. Having said that, let's discuss when this idea will be marked as failed. 3 PDAs. If 3 PDAs fail on the daily timeframe, I'll not engage the market and wait for more feedback from the market. Have a wonderful and learning-oriented week. GLGT.
Long
by SatyajeetPSahai
2
Nifty laying traps... another one for sellers...Hello Traders! The market is constantly trapping sellers without moving to the downside. Right now, nothing in draw on liquidity is obvious. It, frankly, can go either ways . And what does it mean when we can frame both sides of market using ICT concepts? It means that we have LOW PROBABILITY conditions . I'm sitting on the sidelines until the market gains clarity, favouring buyside delivery. As long as the invalidation low of 22725 holds, my bias would remain bullish . Once that low is taken, I'm not interested in price and would wait for the market to provide more info. When it looks that it can go either ways, the market structure gets filthy and PRECISION leaves the chat. WAIT FOR MORE CLARITY . Or gamble . It's absolutely your choice . Have a safe trading day. GLGT.
NSE:NIFTY
by SatyajeetPSahai
How would Bitcoin react? Btc/Usdt Chart analysis Bitcoin on Hourly chart is has formed HH & HL (HIGHER HIGH, HIGHER LOW). Trend is definitely bullish but after a massive move every assets goes for a correction. Looking at hourly chart we can see that Bitcoin is trading in range bound and it need to take any side liquidity for any trade to be executed. For buy we would suggest to wait for the ATH (All time high) to be breaken out. So sell side we would suggest to wait for a MSS( Market structure shift). Weekends are usually slower for Crypto market. We will wait for the first Asian session of the day to start and will trade plan accordingly
by Trade_lyst
1
The Great Debate: Which PD Array is the Best?There’s been an ongoing debate across social media platforms about which PD array is the best in the PD Arrays matrix. Influencers have taken sides, with some giving more attention to certain arrays, claiming they’ve mastered it better than others. You’ve probably seen posts like "OB > FVG" or "FVG > everything" floating around. But let’s be real here, the names behind these claims aren’t worth mentioning, because it only adds more attention to those chasing the hype. The real credit belongs to ICT, the mind behind these concepts. So let’s redirect our focus to where it belongs. Which PD Array Is Actually the Best? Take a good look at the PD Array matrix again. Now, if you truly understand the PD array matrix, you wouldn’t be asking, “Which is the best?” The answer is literally in front of you. Here’s a little tip: The arrays are listed in a specific order, and that order is crucial. They’re designed to form in the sequence you see in the matrix. Food for Thought Instead of me flat-out telling you which PD array is the top dog, let’s do a little mental exercise that will help you figure it out yourself. Ready? Imagine you're a market maker. You’re getting ready to enter a short position, and naturally, you're greedy. You want maximum returns as quickly as possible. The question is: Which premium array would you pick for placing your orders in the most efficient way, ensuring you make the most money in the shortest time? Think about it. The answer should be obvious now. Got it? Perfect. Now you know which PD array might have the edge over others. It’s not about someone else telling you - it’s about understanding the logic behind how they work and how they fit into the bigger picture. Final Thoughts Thank you for taking the time to dive into this topic with me. I hope this post got your mind working in the right direction. And remember, understanding the PD Array matrix is more important than chasing whatever’s trending online. The more you think critically about these concepts, the better your trading decisions will be. See you again soon with another post filled with more valuable insights!
CAPITALCOM:DXYEducation
by Vulnerable_human_x
All we need is just one concept... AUDUSD bearish...Greetings fellow traders! I was originally bullish on AUDUSD, until I hit consistent stops on my longs which pushed me to check higher timeframes for clarity and bias . I really love the Purge and Revert concept as it's easy to spot and trade. The 2022 model combined with P&R... Trading is simple, but not easy . The more we complicate it, the tougher it gets. Have an insightful trading week ahead! Disclaimer- All content is for educational purposes only and not trading advice.
Short
by SatyajeetPSahai
Yen to go bulls till 162... Greetings fellow traders! I have always been majorly bullish on the Yen. I expect to see it tap 200.000 some time in the future. But that's just a weak expectation and not a proper forecast. Let's get into what 'my' forecast is. Yen swept the sellside liquidity below 140.000 , which was Dec'23 swing low, in Sep'24. The structure shifted on the weekly timeframe (marked as wmss) with a strong bullish marubozu type bar, showing the excitement and strength of the market. The seasonality of Yen tells us that the pair tends to peak around November-December . Now, if we club this with the current scenario and data, we can expect market to hit 162.000 before New Year 2025 . Is that a necessity? Of course, no. But that is what we expect after reading the market. What does @I_Am_ICT always say? The market does not have to get to where we want it to go, to be profitable. The major concept that I've applied in the whole analysis is Purge and Revert on the monthly timeframe & clubbed it with various other scenarios and timeframes to conclude to this analysis. There are certain levels and imbalances which can be of value and have been marked on the charts attached. One may refer to them for more info. Trading conversations are welcome. PS- It can be expected, looking at the daily and LTFs, that some retracement into discount prices is possible before a rally. Have an insightful trading week ahead! Disclaimer- All content is for educational purposes only and not trading advice.
Long
by SatyajeetPSahai
1
XAUUSD - Accumulation , Manipulation and Distribution Today before "ADP Non-Farm Employment Change: news big players took the advantage of news and followed ICT PO3 pattern which is ACCUMULATION MANIPULATION DISTRIBUTION ICT power of three is the strategy which exposes the smart money traps for retail traders. ICT power of 3 concept is also known as AMD setup because of the three main concepts accumulation, manipulation and distribution. Accumulation phase is when market ranges near important level and smart money accumulate their positions in this area. Manipulation phase, as obvious from the name, is to manipulate the retail traders. After accumulation smart money moves the market in opposite direction . Distribution phase is the real move. After manipulating retail traders smart money add their positions toward the real direction of market hence moving market opposite to retail mindset. In above chart i tried to show this po3 strategy developed by ICT . Before the red folder news market was ranging.. post that big players manipulated towards the order block and made high 2523.. and started distribution and till now made low near 2504. Elliott wave and ICT concepts are very easy to learn if one keeps positive mindset of learning. Disclaimer : Study is for educational purpose
FX:XAUUSD
by MDstockmagic
7