Complete ICT Trading Strategy – 2022 Trading Model

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March 26, 2024

What is this?
This complete ICT trading strategy was introduced by Michael Huddleston in the year 2022
which totally changed the perspective of retail trading.

ICT 2022 trading strategy is an algorithmic strategy based on time and price. As Michael
Huddleston says price is nothing without the time.

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It is a complete intraday trading strategy which can yield you up to 50 pips or more with a risk
reward ratio of 1:3 or more using ICT daily bias.

This article will let you know all about ICT 2022 trading strategy from the basics to advance
with examples.

You can jump to the section you are most interested in from below or can continue reading
the whole article for better understanding.

What is ICT 2022 Trading Strategy and How it Works?

ICT 2022 trading strategy is an algorithmic strategy based on Liquidity and imbalance in
price with the key element being time and price. As Michael Huddleston says price is nothing
without the time.

What is this?
It is a complete intraday trading strategy which can yield you up to 50 pips or more with a risk
reward ratio of 1:3 or more using ICT ICT Daily Bias.

How the ICT Trading Strategy 2022 Works?

To trade using ICT 2022 model you should have a correct ICT daily bias which can help you
to align your trades in the right direction.

After having the correct ICT daily bias, you have to wait until the London session opening at
03:00 AM (NY-Local time).

London-Session Trading Strategy

But before going into London session do not forget to mark the High and Low of price range
from the NY-midnight open till London open.

When London session opens you have look for price to take the high or low of previous price
range according to the daily bias, which is known as Liquidity Sweep.

What is this?
After the liquidity sweep of previous price range you should look for an ICT Market Structure
Shift with Displacement Move in the lower timeframes like the 5-minutes or 3-minutes (even
in 1-minute, but it needs high experience) on the opposite side (aligning with the daily bias).

After the ICT market structure shift mark the ICT PD Array like ICT fair value gap, order
block, inverse fair value gap or breaker block using ICT premium and discount tool.

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Now wait for price to trade back to the ICT PD-array in premium/discount zone.

When price tests the ICT PD-array you can execute a trade as shown in the example below.

In the picture above you can see the price range high and low marked before the London
open.

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What is this?
Price moves up after London open to raid the liquidity of range high and right after the
liquidity sweep price returns and shifts the structure to the sell-side.

After the MSS price retraces back to the FVG and the sell trade is executed in the FVG with
the stop loss above the London high and take profit at the Range-low.

As you can see it successfully raided the low of range and delivered 70 pips with 1:3 risk
reward ratio.

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London open times is highly volatile and can yield you some good profit because it
aligns with the ICT London open kill zone time.

New York Session Trading Strategy

New York session opens at 08:00 AM New-York local time.

(I) If price has already taken the liquidity in London session and moved away then the New-
York session may see some retracement and then continuation of London session price
delivery.

In this scenario you have to draw fibonacci from the London session low to the high prior to
New-York retracement.

Now wait for price to tap the ICT Optimal Trade Entry levels and then you can execute the
trade in the direction of London price delivery, after confirmation like the ICT MSS on 01-
Minute timeframe.

What is this?
As you can the illustration see in the example below.

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In the picture above you can see the range high and low marked before London open.

Price runs above the range high after London session open.

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After sweeping the liquidity of range high, price reverse to the downside and then slows
down.

What is this?
Meanwhile New-York session opens at 08:00 AM and price retraces back to London range
and taps the ICT Optimal Trade Entry levels.

A sell trade is executed at the ICT Optimal Trade Entry with stop loss above the London high
and take profit at the range-low.

You can see the price grabbed the range-low and successfully hit the target.

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(II) If price has been range bound in London session and not swept the liquidity of high/low
then mark the high and low of price range from New York midnight open till the New-York
open.

When the New York session open you have to look for the liquidity sweep on either side
(high/low) affirming your daily bias.

After the liquidity sweep of previous price range you should look for an ICT market structure
shift with displacement in the lower timeframes like the 5-minutes or 3-minutes (even in 1-
minute, but it needs high experience) on the opposite side (aligning with the daily bias).

After the ICT market structure shift mark the ICT PD-array like ICT fair value gap, order
block, inverse fair value gap or breaker block using ICT premium and discount tool.

Now wait for price to trade back to the ICT PD-array in premium/discount zone.

When price tests the ICT PD-array you can execute a trade as shown in the example below.

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What is this?
In the picture above you can see the range high and low marked, while the London session
remained quite and not grabbed the low or high of range.

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After the New-York session open price grabs the low of range.

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What is this?
While grabbing the low of range price reverses to the upside and shifts the market structure.

After that prices retraces back to the Breaker-Block where a buy trade has been executed
with stop loss below the low of order block and take profit at the range high.

Price successfully ran up and hit the target delivering 70 pips.

Key Times of the Day for ICT 2022 Trading Strategy

Time of The Day EST Time GMT Time

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 Time of The Day EST Time GMT Time

New York Midnight Open 12:00 AM 04:00 AM

London Session Open 03:00 AM 07:00 AM

New York Session Open 08:00 AM 12:00 PM

New York Lunch 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM

London Session Close 12:00 PM 04:00 PM

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During 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM price tends to be ranging or it retraces back to the range
because of fewer trading activity as only the New York session is open and it also have the
lunch break.

Key Time-Frames for the ICT 2022 Trading Strategy

Key time frames for ICT 2022 trading strategy are Daily time frame to find the ICT daily bias.

01-hour time frame to have the higher time frame perspective.

What is this?
15-Minutes timeframe to find the liquidity and imbalances in price.

05-Minute, 03-Minute and 01-Minute for trade confirmation and execution.

Types of Liquidity for ICT 2022 Trading Strategy

I) Previous day high/low draw on liquidity.

(II) Previous session high/low draw on liquidity.

(III) Previous week high/low draw on liquidity.

(IV) Established High/Low on 15-minute timeframe.

(V) Return to current/old week opening gap.

(VI) Return to current/old day opening gap.

Best Time to Trade Using ICT 2022 Model

New York session open can be the best time to trade using ICT 2022 model because this
time aligns with the ICT New-York AM Session Kill Zone and it overlaps with the London
session too.

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So having high volatility and most of the news release during these times make it ideal for
trading.

Best Pairs to Trade Using ICT 2022 Model

ICT trading strategy works well across all the markets but the indexes like NADAQ100(NQ-
Futures) and Emini (S&P 500) are ICT’s favorite.

While the trader’s results show that major USD pairs like GBP/USD, EUR/USD and
XAU/USD are also good to trade using ICT trading strategy.

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FAQs About ICT Trading Strategy

• What is the ICT 2022 Trading Strategy?

The ICT 2022 Trading Strategy is an algorithmic approach introduced by Michael

Huddleston. It focuses on liquidity and price imbalances, incorporating the importance of time
and price action to guide intraday trades.

• How does the ICT 2022 Trading Strategy work?

The strategy revolves around identifying the correct daily bias, liquidity sweeps, and market
structure shifts, followed by entering trades during specific sessions like London and New
York, with precision on lower timeframes.

• What is an ICT Daily Bias?

ICT Daily Bias refers to the general directional movement of the market for the day, either
bullish or bearish, which is critical for aligning trades with the overall trend.

• What is a liquidity sweep in ICT trading?

A liquidity sweep occurs when the market takes out the stops above previous highs or below
previous lows, leading to potential reversal or continuation moves.

• What are the key timeframes for executing trades in the ICT strategy?

What is this?

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The key timeframes include the daily chart for bias, the 1-hour chart for high-level
perspective, 15-minute for liquidity, and lower timeframes like 5-minute, 3-minute, and 1-
minute for trade execution.

• When should I trade using the ICT 2022 Trading Model?

The best times are during the London session open (03:00 AM NY time) and the New York
session open (08:00 AM NY time), which align with high volatility and key kill zones.

• How is Fibonacci used in the ICT 2022 strategy?

Fibonacci is used to mark Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) levels during retracements after major
price moves, particularly after liquidity sweeps, to find discount/premium zones for trade
entries.

• What are the best currency pairs to trade using the ICT 2022 model?

The ICT model works well with USD-based pairs such as GBP/USD, EUR/USD, and
XAU/USD, as well as indices like NASDAQ100 and E-mini (S&P 500).

• What is the importance of time in the ICT 2022 Trading Strategy?

Time is crucial because price movement is tied to specific periods of the day when liquidity
and volatility are higher, such as during session opens (London, New York).

• What is the significance of the New York session open?

The New York session open at 08:00 AM (NY time) is a key trading window in ICT’s strategy,
often providing retracement opportunities and continuation of trends set during the London
session.

• Can I trade using ICT on a 1-minute chart?

Yes, but trading on a 1-minute chart requires a high level of experience, as it involves rapid
price movements and can lead to greater risks without proper analysis and execution.

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• What type of liquidity is important in ICT strategy?

Key types of liquidity include previous day’s high/low, session highs/lows, and established
highs/lows on the 15-minute chart. These are critical for identifying potential price targets.

• What should I do if the London session is range-bound?

If the London session remains range-bound, wait for the New York session to either sweep
liquidity on one side of the range or confirm the bias before looking for trade entries.

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We hope this tutorial helped you to master the ICT 2022 trading strategy. You may also want
to see our guide on ICT Optimal Trade Entry Pattern and ICT Daily Bias.

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