ICT Mentorship Core Content - Month 04 - Reclaimed ICT Orderblock
Market Maker Buy Model and Reclaimed Order Blocks
Introduction to Market Maker Buy Model
- The session focuses on reinforcing order block theory and reclaimed blocks, specifically the market maker buy model.
- The concept involves a price drop reaching a support level, which can be identified through various indicators such as old highs/lows or fair value gaps.
Understanding Support Levels
- Anticipation of market movement is crucial; traders can either short before the drop or wait for confirmation at support levels.
- Market makers scale in their positions gradually due to larger order sizes, requiring time to execute trades effectively.
Accumulation and Price Action
- As prices decline, small transactions create minor lows indicating accumulation by smart money.
- Short-term rallies may mislead traders into entering positions that are based on market maker hedging motives.
Bullish Order Blocks
- Traders should reference down candles (bullish order blocks) during price movements higher after a sell-off.
- The market maker buy model illustrates that prices will eventually rise from major support levels after initial declines.
Reclaiming Old Order Blocks
- New buying opportunities align with previous down candles from the sell side of the curve, indicating potential for long positions.
- A bullish reclaimed block is defined as a candle previously used for buying that confirms minor displacement in the buy side of the curve.
Examples of Reclaimed Bullish Order Blocks
Analyzing Price Action Examples
- The analysis includes specific instances where markets dropped before reclaiming bullish order blocks leading to upward movements.
- Two examples illustrate how price returned to previous down candles, confirming successful reclamation and subsequent rises in price.
Market Maker Sell Model Overview
Transitioning to Sell Model Concepts
- The discussion shifts to the market maker sell model, which anticipates trading higher before moving lower.
Understanding Market Maker Strategies
The Role of Bearish Order Blocks
- Market makers often reclaim bearish order blocks during price rallies, indicating potential short positions. This occurs when the market is building up into a premium while they hedge their positions.
- Observing small displacements or declines after an up candle can signal that market makers are hedging and selling short, providing insight into price action dynamics.
Identifying Short Opportunities
- When prices retrace back to previous up candles after reaching a high, it presents new opportunities for short positions, especially in old bearish order blocks.
- A reclaimed bearish order block signifies a prior sell point; minor displacement confirms the shift towards the sell side of the curve.
Analyzing Market Maker Sell Profiles
- The analysis focuses on identifying every up candle that indicates a willingness to drop prices during the buy side of the curve, particularly to the right of established highs.
- Specific examples illustrate how certain up candles serve as bearish order blocks. Even if initial reactions seem bullish, subsequent price actions confirm bearish trends.
Practical Application and Future Learning
- Utilizing market maker buy and sell models allows traders to align with old order blocks effectively. Recognizing these patterns aids in anticipating future market movements.
- Continuous study of charts is encouraged to identify patterns during price rallies and declines, enhancing understanding of market behaviors over time.
Conclusion: Building Knowledge Over Time