ICT – Sweep + FVG + Displacement

The ICT (Inner Circle Trader) strategy is a sophisticated trading philosophy rooted in institutional market behavior. It revolves around understanding how large players manipulate price to trigger retail stop-losses, create liquidity, and execute their orders. At its core, ICT focuses on market structure, identifying Higher Highs, Lower Lows, and shifts that signal potential reversals. Key concepts include Order Blocks—zones where institutions placed significant orders—and Fair Value Gaps (FVG), untraded areas that price tends to return to. The Liquidity Grab is a crucial phase: price sweeps through key levels to trap retail traders before reversing. Traders use higher timeframes (H4/H1) for structure analysis and lower ones (M15/M5) for precise entries. Entries occur after a Market Structure Shift, confirmed by FVG fill or OB retest, with strict risk management. A minimum 3:1 risk-reward ratio ensures long-term profitability. The strategy demands deep market awareness, patience, and discipline. It’s not about indicators, but about reading the "invisible hand" of the market—where supply and demand meet, and where smart money moves. For advanced traders, ICT offers a window into the true mechanics of price action, transforming trading from speculation into strategic insight. It’s not just a method—it’s a mindset.