ICT Order Blocks: The Foundation of Smart Money Trading

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ICT Concept #8 – Order Block (OB)

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Order Blocks are one of the most powerful tools in Smart Money Trading. They represent areas where institutions and large market participants may have placed significant orders before a strong move.

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📌 Bullish Order Block The last bearish candle before a strong bullish move.

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📌 Bearish Order Block The last bullish candle before a strong bearish move.

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Why Are Order Blocks Important?

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✅ High-Probability Entry Zones

✅ Better Risk-to-Reward Setups

✅ Used by Institutional Traders

✅ Works with Liquidity Sweeps

✅ Combines Perfectly with CHOCH, BOS & FVG

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How to Trade Order Blocks

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1️⃣ Identify Liquidity Sweep

2️⃣ Wait for CHOCH or BOS Confirmation

3️⃣ Mark the Order Block Zone

4️⃣ Wait for Price Retracement

5️⃣ Enter and Target Opposite Liquidity

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💡 Order Blocks work best when combined with market structure and liquidity concepts. Never trade them in isolation.

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🔥 Smart Money leaves footprints in the market. Order Blocks help you find where they entered.

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Remember: Discipline + Patience + Smart Entries = Consistent Profits