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ICT Mentorship Core Content - Month 04 - ICT Breaker Block
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ICT Mentorship Core Content - Month 04 - ICT Breaker Block

Understanding Breakers in Market Structure

Introduction to Breakers

  • The discussion begins with an overview of using breakers as a form of market mitigation to identify potential trade setups.
  • A scenario is presented where price trades lower, creating a short-term low that, when violated, may indicate a false break or "turtle soup" long opportunity.

Identifying Bullish Breakers

  • When the price approaches the previous low and shows resistance, traders should wait for significant upward movement indicating a market structure shift.
  • The focus shifts to the old high acting as support once it is revisited after being broken; this indicates orders from previous shorts looking to mitigate losses.
  • Confirmation of a bullish breaker occurs when price moves away from the old high, suggesting higher objectives in future price action.

Understanding Bearish Breakers

  • Conversely, when the market trades higher and then breaks below the low that created that new high, it signals a bearish breaker setup.
  • A bearish breaker is characterized by a down close candle at the most recent swing low before an old high is violated; buyers trapped at this level will seek to mitigate losses upon return.

Key Characteristics of Market Structure Shifts

  • Important indicators include running out buy stops above an old high and observing quick repricing after these stops are taken.
  • Once market structure breaks down, any retracements back up will be viewed as selling opportunities until confirmed otherwise.

Trading Strategies Based on Breaker Analysis

  • For bullish setups, look for violations of old lows followed by retracement back to swing highs where sellers previously entered positions.
  • Anticipate range expansion upwards following confirmation of bullish breakers as sell orders are mitigated and new buying orders emerge.
  • Signs of confirmation include runs on sell stops below old lows and subsequent upward movements breaking through short-term highs.

Real Price Action Examples

  • An example illustrates how markets can shift structures after taking out sell-side stops; this leads to potential bullish scenarios as prices rally back up.

Understanding Market Dynamics and Support Levels

Analyzing Chart Patterns

  • The importance of studying chart formations is emphasized, particularly when the market creates a low followed by a lower trade that breaches a short-term high. This pattern indicates potential support levels.
  • A common mistake among new traders is relying solely on horizontal lines for support and resistance without understanding the underlying market dynamics. It's crucial to have a narrative explaining price movements.
  • The concept of "breaker" is introduced, which signifies the act of running stops to pull liquidity from the market. Recognizing violated short-term lows and highs can help identify probable support levels.

Identifying Support Levels

  • When analyzing price action, it's essential to consider the entire range created by previous candles rather than just isolated points. This approach helps in understanding where prices may stabilize.
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