This style was developed in English by a person named Michael Huddleston and Habib Sharifi is the first Afghan to summarize and teach this style in Persian.
In the ICT trading style, there are different methods and confirmations for entering a trade, which are not all suitable for everyone, and we teach and convey our own summary and strategy.
Every trader has a different perspective on the chart.
Why is ICT different?
While many trading styles rely on classic indicators and patterns, ICT focuses on market structure, liquidity areas, and price action changes. This style enables traders to think like banks and large financial institutions and be aware of deceptive moves by market makers.
Key concepts in ICT
Liquidity Pools:
In the market, liquidity acts as the fuel for price action. ICT shows how market makers drive price to areas with the highest stop losses and pending orders to attract liquidity.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG):
Gaps in the chart that are caused by imbalances in financial institutions’ orders, and price usually returns to fill these areas.
Market Structure Shifts:
• BOS (Break of Structure): A break in the structure that indicates a change in trend.
• CHoCH (Change of Character): A change in price behavior that confirms the entry of large investors into the market.
Time & Price Theory:
ICT believes that prices move the most during certain hours because financial institutions are more active during these periods:
✔️ London Open – European liquidity begins
✔️ New York Open – Overlap of two major markets
✔️ New York Close – Daily settlement
Why do professional traders choose ICT?
✅ Institutional perspective – Learn the real methods of large banks and institutions
✅ Focus on liquidity and order flow – Discover accurate and low-risk entry points
✅ Indicator-free – Make decisions based on real price action
✅ Applicable to all markets – Forex, Crypto, Stocks and Futures
Is the ICT style right for you?
If you are looking for a professional, transparent and institutional approach to trading, ICT can take you several levels beyond traditional analysis. But this style requires practice, patience, and a deep understanding of the market.
In the world of Forex, knowing how prices move is not enough; understanding why prices move is the key to success – and that’s what ICT offers you.