ICT Lessons Library
Learn professional interbank price delivery trading with a structured curriculum compiled from basics to advanced.
Phase 1 — ICT Foundation
13 lessons · 3 chapters
Chapter 1.1 — Introduction & Core Mindset
4 lessonsAlgorithmic pricing philosophy (IPDA), Smart Money mindset versus retail technical analysis.
What is ICT & SMC? Origin and the Real Connection
Explore the origin of Inner Circle Trader (ICT) and Smart Money Concepts (SMC), and how they correlate to classic technical analysis.
Core Philosophy and Operation of the IPDA Algorithm
Understand how the Interbank Price Delivery Algorithm (IPDA) operates and the pricing delivery philosophy of major central banks.
Who is Smart Money? Two Primary Targets of Big Capital
Learn about the market makers (Smart Money) and the two primary liquidity pools they continuously hunt.
SMC/ICT Mindset vs Classic Technical Analysis
Compare retail breakout/support-resistance trading with institutional liquidity and order flow concepts.
Chapter 1.2 — Multi-Timeframe Analysis
1 lessonsMaster top-down analysis, mapping high timeframe bias down to lower timeframe executions.
How to View Charts in 3 Zoom Layers (HTF vs LTF)
Master the top-down multi-timeframe analysis from high timeframe bias down to low timeframe entry triggers.
Chapter 1.3 — Liquidity & Market Structure
8 lessonsLearn the 3-candle rule for Swing Points, BOS structure, CHoCH vs MSS, and related lessons.
Liquidity: The Ultimate Core Concept of ICT
Deep dive into Buyside Liquidity (BSL) and Sellside Liquidity (SSL), the fuel that drives every market move.
Imbalance & Strong Price Displacement
How to identify institutional presence using aggressive displacement and structural imbalances.
Identifying Swing High & Swing Low the ICT Way
Learn the strict 3-candle rule to identify valid swing highs and swing lows to map market structure correctly.
BOS (Break of Structure): Confirming Trend Continuation
Learn to identify a valid Break of Structure with body closes to follow the trend direction.
CHoCH vs MSS: Early Structural Reversal Triggers
Understand the difference between Change of Character (CHoCH) and Market Structure Shift (MSS) for early entries.
Comprehensive Practice: Chart Reading from A to Z
Apply all basics from liquidity, swing high/low, and MSS to map structure on live historical charts.
IRL & ERL: Internal Range vs External Range Liquidity
How price constantly cycles between internal range imbalances (FVGs) and external structure points.
CISD & MSS: Structural Reversal Confirmation
Distinguish between Change in State of Delivery and Market Structure Shift for validation.
Phase 2 — Core SMC & ICT Theory
14 lessons · 2 chapters
Chapter 2.1 — PD Arrays (Value Zones)
9 lessonsICT core pricing blocks: FVG, Order Block, Breaker Block, Mitigation, Rejection Block, BPR, Volume Imbalance, IFVG, and Propulsion Block.
Fair Value Gap (FVG): The Core Delivery Imbalance
Understand how FVGs are created and how to use them as primary draw on liquidity and entry zones.
Order Block (OB): Institutional Order Blocks
Define valid bullish and bearish order blocks representing institutional buying/selling zones.
Breaker Block: Failed Order Block Turned Reversal Level
Learn how a broken order block becomes a powerful mitigation block for trend reversals.
Mitigation Block: Smart Money Risk Reduction Levels
Identify mitigation blocks that allow institutional traders to close losing positions at breakeven.
Rejection Block: Institutional Price Rejection at Long Wicks
How to use long candle wicks as high-probability order blocks for precision entries.
Balanced Price Range (BPR): Double Imbalance Zones
Master BPRs, the highly sensitive price levels formed by overlapping bullish and bearish FVGs.
Volume Imbalance: Empty Space Between Candle Bodies
Identify volume imbalances where wicks overlap but candle bodies leave an empty gap.
Inversion FVG (IFVG): When an FVG gets Overrun
How an FVG shifts polarity once price closes through it, acting as support or resistance.
Propulsion Block: Institutional Momentum Acceleration Blocks
Use propulsion blocks (an OB that has already mitigated another OB) for continuation setups.
Chapter 2.2 — Trading Ranges Analysis
5 lessonsFibonacci Equilibrium Premium & Discount, OTE setups, IRL/ERL logic, SMT Divergence, CISD vs MSS, NDOG/NWOG, and Standard Deviations.
Premium & Discount: Buying Cheap and Selling Expensive
Use Fibonacci 50% Equilibrium to split the trading range into Premium and Discount zones.
Optimal Trade Entry (OTE): High-Probability Fibo Entries
Master the OTE setup (62% - 79% Fibonacci retracement levels) for precision trend trading.
SMT Divergence: Smart Money Correlation Divergence
Learn to spot SMT Divergence between NQ/ES or EUR/GBP to confirm institutional sweep.
NDOG & NWOG: New Daily/Weekly Opening Gaps
How to use daily and weekly opening gaps as magnetic draw on liquidity and key support levels.
STDV — Standard Deviation: Projecting Price Targets
Use Standard Deviations of the accumulation range to calculate algorithmic profit targets.
Phase 3 — Execution Models & Time Cycles
15 lessons · 3 chapters
Chapter 3.1 — Time then Price (Algorithmic Time)
6 lessonsTime must come before price structure. Master ICT Macros (20-min), Silver Bullet (1-hour), Quarterly Theory cycles, and Goldbach Time symmetry.
ICT Macro: Interbank Price Delivery Windows
Master the exact times during the day when the IPDA algorithm injects high volatility.
Silver Bullet: The Golden 1-Hour Trading Setup
Master the Silver Bullet setup during AM, PM, and London sessions for quick 10+ pip targets.
Quarterly Theory: The ICT Quarterly Cycle Theory
Deep dive into Quarterly Cycles (90-minute, daily, weekly, monthly) using XAMD and AMDX profiles.
Goldbach Time: Time Symmetry Theory in ICT
Learn the relationship between historical time cycles and future price action zones.
Power of 3 (PO3): Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution
Understand the three phases of price delivery: open, Judas swing, and expansion trend.
AMD Model: Complete PO3 Execution Guide
Identify the daily AMD profile to execute high probability setups during specific session windows.
Chapter 3.2 — Live Execution Models
8 lessonsClassic institutional models: Power of 3 (PO3), AMD model, 2022 mentorship model, Unicorn, IFVG model, CRT, Order Flow, CISD Plus, Turtle Soup, and MMXM.
Model ICT 2022: The Classic 2022 Mentorship Setup
Step-by-step setup using liquidity sweep, MSS, and FVG entry from the 2022 mentorship.
Model Unicorn: The Breaker Block and FVG Combo
A high-probability setup combining a Breaker Block with an overlapping Fair Value Gap.
Model IFVG: Trading Reversals with Inversion FVGs
How to enter trades using broken FVGs acting as support/resistance in key HTF POIs.
Model CRT: Turtle Body Soup, 3 Entry Models & Quarterly Theory
Master the CRT (Classic Reversal Trade) model utilizing Turtle Body Soup (TBS), OB, FVG, and Quarterly cycles.
Model Order Flow: Following the Trend via Order Block & FVG Flow
Master trend continuation trading using OB and FVG order flow where price resists deep retracements.
Model CISD Plus: Trading the Change in State of Delivery
Learn the advanced CISD Plus model incorporating HTF POIs, SMT, sweep, and FVG confluence.
Model Turtle Soup: The Classic Liquidity Sweep Setup
Master counter-trend liquidity sweep setups (Turtle Soup) at key HTF pool levels.
Model MMXM: Market Maker Models A-Z (MMBM & MMSM)
Deep dive into MMXM mapping out the complete institutional cycle: original consolidation, SMR, and distribution.
Chapter 3.3 — Range Profiles
1 lessonsDaily, Weekly, and Monthly Range profiles (Classic Tuesday Low of Week, London Close Reversals) to spot ranges and target wicks.
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Range Profiles: ICT Range Architecture
Identify patterns like Classic Tuesday Low of Week or London Close Reversals to predict wicks and ranges.
Phase 4 — Capital & Psychology Management
5 lessons · 2 chapters
Chapter 4.1 — Active Capital Management
3 lessonsProfessional risk management: 1% rule, win rate vs R:R reality, active trade management, and Prop firm evaluation strategies (FTMO, Topstep).
The 1% Risk Rule & Survival Probability Calculation
Implement professional position sizing and risk management rules to survive drawdown phases.
R:R (Risk to Reward) & Win-rate: Live Trading Realities
Analyze the mathematical relationship between win rate and reward ratios to build longevity.
Active Trade Management: Trailing Stops & Partial Taking
Learn when to move stop loss to break-even and take partials at key liquidity draws.
Chapter 4.2 — Psychology & Discipline
2 lessonsOvercoming FOMO and fear of loss, keeping a structured trade journal, and conducting Weekly Performance Reviews.
Trading Psychology: Conquering FOMO & Fear of Loss
Develop psychological resilience, combat greed, and maintain extreme discipline in live execution.
Trading Journal & The Weekly Review Process
Create a professional trading journal to review execution flaws and improve performance weekly.
Phase 5 — System Construction & Auditing
5 lessons · 2 chapters
Chapter 5.1 — Custom Playbook Design
3 lessonsWriting down a professional trading plan, checklists, and daily pre-market preparation routines.
Developing a Professional Trading Plan from A-Z
Build a fully structured trading plan defining setups, timings, and risk protocols.
Building a Daily Pre-Market Prep Routine
Organize your daily routine from marking key pools to executing macro windows checklists.
Conclusion: The Hard Path to Profitability
Final words on trading dedication, risk management, and the long journey of trading mastery.
Chapter 5.2 — System Auditing & Real Execution
2 lessonsScientific backtesting and forward testing methods, and rules to handle drawdowns and losing streaks.
Scientific Backtesting & Forward Testing Methodology
Learn how to accurately collect trade statistics and test your ICT setups before risking real capital.
Handling Drawdowns & Losing Streaks Strategies
Actionable steps to protect your capital and psychological state when experiencing consecutive losses.