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ICT, an acronym for Inner Circle Trader, is a trading approach developed by an experienced trader who is known in the financial market community by the same name – the Inner Circle Trader. This trading methodology focuses on the core concept of understanding the ‘inner circle’ of market players – specifically, institutional traders and market makers who often drive significant market movements. hidden OTE — an OTE found by pulling a fib (1) from a price point other than a SH or SL (e.g., a KSR, a fig, or mid-fig), or (2) from SH to SH, or from SL to SL whiplash long and catapult short — trading long, then short, when Sunday’s open gaps lower; the whiplash fills the gap; the catapult extends the down-move The Glossary which follows (below) refers to Michael’s original methodology – the one he taught here on Babypips. A lot of the material in this Glossary does not relate well to his more recent teaching. Nevertheless, the Glossary remains here on this forum as a reference for those who have access to the original ICT posts and videos.

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bull flag — a fairly tight, fairly short-duration consolidation pattern formed at the top of a sharp up-move, marking a pause in the up-move long-term high — an intermediate-term high preceded by, and followed by, a lower intermediate-term high New York session — 8am-5pm New York time; the first 4 hours of this session (the L/NY overlap) typically constitute the highest-volume period of the trading day Power of Three — entry immediately after the close of a three-bar high (or low) at a key resistance (or support) level on a Daily chart (an advanced technique) Adaptability: The ICT landscape change rapidly. Traders must remain adaptable, continuously learning about new technologies, industry shifts, and market trends to stay competitive.interbank network — a group of top-tier banks, electronically linked through EBS or Reuters for currency trading among themselves and with major clients London pivots — daily pivot levels based on midnight London time as the start of each forex trading day What Every New & Or Aspiring Forex Trader…Still Wants To Know — Michael’s thread (now closed) on the “Newbie Island” forum; starting point for ICT instruction outside day with a down close — an engulfing Daily candle with a lower close; if confirmed by an oversold indicator, it signals a reversal to the upside double-tap — given an OTE retracement from a SH (or SL), a double-tap involves taking 1st profit at the SH (or SL), and 2nd profit at a higher profit-target

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See the cliks are already up. But seriously, Mike/Cyberguy, what kind of ip anonymizer are you using. I think everyone is still waiting for a certified/audited Blotter, no?, yeah I figured as much. Continuous Learning: The ICT industry is dynamic, and traders should stay updated on new technologies, regulatory changes, and market dynamics. Continuous learning and adaptability are key to success. Diversification: Diversifying the trading portfolio helps manage risk. Traders should consider spreading their investments across different ICT-related assets or companies to reduce exposure to a single position. Diversification: Given the volatility of the ICT sector, diversifying the trading portfolio across various ICT assets or companies can help to minimize risk.

technical analysis — market analysis based on price action, with or without technical indicators, but not utilizing fundamental analysis Currency Pairs Selection: Traders employing an ICT forex strategy carefully choose currency pairs, considering factors such as liquidity, volatility, and the economic conditions of the countries involved. They may focus on pairs that align with ICT-related currencies or countries with significant ICT sectors. pac-man — slang term referring to smart money “gobbling up” stops (like Pac-Man gobbling up pac-dots in the 1980’s arcade game)

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Peter (screen-name [I]peterma[/I]), a member of this community and a frequent contributor to the ICT threads, has compiled a massive list of ICT Video Notes, and has offered his Notes as an addition to this Glossary. Naturally, I said, “Bring it on!” However, the ICT strategy’s complexity and nuanced view of the market make it challenging to master. It requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, meticulous observation, and a disciplined approach to trading. Despite its complexity, the potential rewards of employing the ICT strategy are considerable, as it seeks to uncover the hidden patterns of market behavior that can provide a trading edge. What is ICT strategy in trading? Traders in the ICT domain may utilize algorithmic trading, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and other methods to make informed decisions based on market trends and data. The goal is to capitalize on opportunities within the ICT sector while managing risks effectively. One-shot-one-kill — ICT sniper tactic: Lie in wait (for a set-up), take aim (at the set-up), pull the trigger (enter the trade), nail the target (collect pips) ICT plays a significant role in modern trading by providing traders with real-time market data, efficient execution platforms, analytical tools, and automated trading systems.Trade Examples: Practical examples illustrating how the strategy can be applied to real-life trading scenarios within the ICT sector. Asian range — this term may refer to (1) the 9am-2pm Tokyo time period, (2) the H-L price range within that period, or (3) price action within that H-L range risk on — widespread trader attitude (or sentiment) in which low-risk safe-haven positions are abandoned in favor of higher-risk-higher-return positions