ICT NQ Futures Market Review \ October 1, 2025

ICT NQ Futures Market Review \ October 1, 2025

Overview of Trading Strategies

Introduction to the Live Stream

  • The speaker introduces a review session aimed at saving time, referencing a live stream from earlier in the day.
  • The content is part of the 2025 mentorship playlist, covering trading hours and market gaps.

Key Trading Levels and Gaps

  • Discussion on specific price levels: lower quadrant at 24,852.25 and upper quadrant at 24,934.50.
  • Mention of an opening range gap for the day and its significance in trading decisions.

Liquidity and Market Dynamics

  • Explanation of engineered sell-side liquidity and how it interacts with previous buy-side levels.
  • Introduction to inversion fair value gaps, emphasizing their role in price movement outside established ranges.

Understanding Fair Value Gaps

Analysis of Price Movements

  • The speaker discusses how wicks can indicate potential price movements within fair value gaps.
  • Identification of various quadrants related to trading hours that influence market behavior.

Sensitivity to Market Changes

  • Emphasis on discount sensitivity and how new price dynamics affect trading strategies.
  • Importance of analyzing previous opening range gaps over recent days for identifying inefficiencies.

Support and Resistance Concepts

Critique of Traditional Methods

  • The speaker critiques classic support and resistance methods, highlighting their limitations in predicting market behavior.
  • Discussion on how traditional views may misinterpret market movements, leading to erratic predictions.

Smart Money Concepts

  • Introduction to smart money concepts focusing on volume imbalances as indicators for future price actions.
  • Examination of bullish fair value gaps as critical components in understanding market efficiency.

Understanding Support and Resistance in Trading

The Concept of Support and Resistance

  • The speaker discusses a refined understanding of support and resistance, emphasizing that it differs from traditional retail trader perspectives. They suggest that smart mind concepts provide a more accurate framework for these levels.
  • The discussion highlights the importance of fair value gaps, indicating that price movements are not merely about support or resistance but involve deeper algorithmic insights.

Practical Application in Forex Trading

  • The speaker shares personal experiences with trading during the New York session, illustrating how they effectively utilized this knowledge to achieve significant gains in Forex trading.
  • Emphasizing the beauty of trading when one is focused and knowledgeable, the speaker describes their approach as poetic and artistic, suggesting that mastery takes time and patience.

Learning Process and Mindset

  • A call to action for traders to engage deeply with their charts is made. The speaker encourages viewing chart analysis as a form of meditation rather than a chore, which can enhance learning.
  • The importance of dedication is stressed; those who invest time into understanding market patterns will find success, while laziness may hinder progress.

Key Insights on Market Behavior

  • Daily highs and lows are highlighted as critical elements in trading strategy. Veteran students are reportedly improving their skills by focusing on these aspects.
  • Discussion around liquidity draws indicates potential market behavior trends. The speaker notes recent price actions where previous highs were pierced, hinting at future market movements.

Conclusion on Trading Strategy

  • A recommendation to wait for regular trading hours before making moves is given. The speaker expresses enjoyment in their trading experience while encouraging viewers to apply learned strategies effectively.
Video description

Government Required Risk Disclaimer and Disclosure Statement CFTC RULE 4.41 – HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN Trading performance displayed herein is hypothetical. Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance trading results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results. U.S. Government Required Disclaimer – Commodity Futures Trading Commission Futures and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in the futures and options markets. Don’t trade with money you can’t afford to lose. This is neither a solicitation nor an offer to Buy/Sell futures or options. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those discussed on this web site. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results. Trade at your own risk. The information provided here is of the nature of a general comment only and neither purports nor intends to be, specific trading advice. It has been prepared without regard to any particular person’s investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. Information should not be considered as an offer or enticement to buy, sell or trade. You should seek appropriate advice from your broker, or licensed investment advisor, before taking any action. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Simulated performance results contain inherent limitations. Unlike actual performance records the results may under or over compensate for such factors such as lack of liquidity. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses to those shown. The risk of loss in trading can be substantial. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. If you purchase or sell Equities, Futures, Currencies or Options you may sustain a total loss of the initial margin funds and any additional funds that you deposit with your broker to establish or maintain your position. If the market moves against your position, you may be called upon by your broker to deposit a substantial amount of additional margin funds, on short notice in order to maintain your position. If you do not provide the required funds within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated at a loss, and you may be liable for any resulting deficit in your account. Under certain market conditions, you may find it difficult or impossible to liquidate a position. This can occur, for example, when the market makes a “limit move.” The placement of contingent orders by you, such as a “stop-loss” or “stop-limit” order, will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.