The entire model begins with this cycle.
Open the PDF to the time-section. Between 10:00-11:00 AM EST and 2:00-3:00 PM EST:
Check these in order of importance:
It is impossible to write an ICT article without addressing the controversy. Critics argue:
Proponents argue:
Owning a PDF is not enough. The "Inner Circle Trader" methodology requires a specific study routine. Here is a 4-week plan to integrate your notes:
Week 1: Chart Time only (No Trading) Open a demo account. For every concept in your PDF (FVG, OB, MSS), find 10 examples on a 1-hour or 4-hour chart. Mark liquidity levels manually. inner circle trader - ict forex ict notes.pdf
Week 2: The "Silver Bullet" Focus only on the New York Kill Zone (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST). Your PDF should guide you to look for a Fair Value Gap only during this time.
Week 3: Journaling Use your notes to create a checklist before every trade: The entire model begins with this cycle
Week 4: The Replay Tool Don't watch live charts. Use a replay simulator (like FX Replay or TradingView Bar Replay). Pause the chart at 8:00 AM. Consult your PDF. Predict where the "Manipulation" will go. Unpause. Grade yourself.