How to Backtest an ICT Strategy Properly (Without Fooling Yourself)
Hand-marked charts flatter every strategy. Learn how to backtest ICT concepts with rules, no lookahead and honest metrics.
14 Sep 2026 · Administrator
ICT Education
The Trade Setup Lifecycle: From Liquidity Swept to Target Hit
A setup is not a constant BUY or SELL. It moves through clear states. Here is what each one means and what ends a setup.
12 Sep 2026 · Administrator
Breaker Blocks Explained: When a Failed Order Block Flips
A breaker is an order block that failed and then flips role. It is an advanced concept — learn what it means and why it should be tested bef...
05 Sep 2026 · Administrator
Order Blocks Explained: A Strict, Testable Definition
Order blocks are subjective in most tutorials. Here is a strict definition you can test: the last opposing candle before displacement that b...
04 Sep 2026 · Administrator
Premium and Discount Explained: Buy Cheap, Sell Expensive
Split a dealing range in half: above the midpoint is premium, below is discount. Learn how this filter keeps you buying low and selling high...
03 Sep 2026 · Administrator
FVG Mitigation and the 50% Entry: How Retracements Are Traded
Mitigation shows how much of a gap price has filled. The 50% (consequent encroachment) entry is a popular default — here is how it works and...
02 Sep 2026 · Administrator
What Is a Fair Value Gap (FVG)? Three-Candle Rule and Examples
A fair value gap is a three-candle imbalance price often revisits. Learn the exact rule for bullish and bearish FVGs and how mitigation is t...
01 Sep 2026 · Administrator
What Is Displacement in Trading? Measuring Real Intent
Displacement is not just a big candle. It is a strong, full-bodied move relative to recent volatility. Here is how it is measured.
31 Aug 2026 · Administrator
What Is ICT Trading? A Plain-English Guide for Gold Traders
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) is a framework for reading price through liquidity, structure and time. Here is what it means, what it does not, a...
21 Aug 2026 · Administrator