BTC - IchiMoku & Market Structure Set-UpBINANCE:BTCUSDT
Analyzing your IchiMoku time cycle set-up with market structure patterns
BTC continues the slow methodic bearish measured moves.
When will we break out and up to moon, or MARS?
Great rejection off of the Kumo Cloud and the next time cycle, nice play?
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NAS100USD: Bearish Continuation Likely After Gap FillGreetings Traders,
In today’s analysis on NAS100USD, we observe that the market remains bearish overall, and our focus is on taking advantage of selling opportunities in line with this prevailing trend.
Market Context:
Gap Fill Complete:
The week began with a significant downside gap, creating a price inefficiency. The market has since retraced upward to fill this gap, signaling a potential continuation of the bearish trend.
Premium Price Zone:
Price is currently in a premium range, where smart money institutions are likely to initiate sell positions. We’ve taken out premium liquidity resting above an engineered resistance zone—a classic setup where smart money manipulates retail traders into entering positions, only to reverse the market and pair sell orders against their stop losses and pending orders.
Bearish Order Block:
Price is currently reacting at a bearish order block, a key institutional resistance zone. This provides a strong area to seek confirmation entries for short positions.
Trading Plan:
Entry Strategy : Look for confirmation within the bearish order block for short opportunities.
Targets: Focus on discount liquidity pools at the lows, where institutions are likely to scale out and book profits.
For a detailed explanation of my strategy, check out the first video of my 2025 ICT Mentorship lectures linked below:
Foundations of Mastery: 2025 Mentorship Begins!
Kind Regards,
The Architect
GOLD 1H ICT I analyzed gold using ICT and identified two entry zones. The first zone carries some risk, located between 2814 and 2806, with liquidity buildup below this area. The second zone is safer, between 2778 and 2773, with a stop loss not exceeding 40 pips. We might see gold rise from here to a new all-time high of 2900—Allah knows best.
I guess weekly opening gaps are tradeable! Yesterday on our weekly call, I had no idea how to approach trading down to fill this Liquidity Void.
This morning, its fascinating but no surprise we see price action;
trade lower to create that break in market structure,
Come back the the 4hr Order block (OB),
to reject and see the trade come to fruition.
Foundations of Mastery: 2025 Mentorship Begins!📢 Welcome to the 2025 Mentorship Program!
Greetings, Traders!
This is the first video of the 2025 Mentorship Program, where I’ll be releasing content frequently, diving deep into ICT concepts, and most importantly, developing structured models around them. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of the market and refine your approach to trading.
Before we get started, I want to take a moment to speak to you directly.
💭 No matter where you are in your trading journey, I pray that you achieve—and even surpass—your goals this year.
📈 If you’re striving for consistency and discipline, may you reach new heights.
💡 If you’ve already found success, may you retain and refine your craft—because growth never stops.
🎯 If you’re just starting out, I pray you develop patience, discipline, and above all, accountability—because true progress comes when we own our failures and learn from them.
🔥 If you’ve been trading for years but still struggle with consistency, do not give up. The greatest adversity comes when you’re closest to success. Stay disciplined, stay dedicated, and keep pushing forward.
Above all, let this be a year where we grow together—not just as traders, but as individuals. May we foster humility, respect, and a learning environment where both experienced and new traders can share knowledge and thrive.
🙏 I pray over these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Let's have a great year!
The_Architect
NAS100USD: Bullish Momentum Aims to Fill Market InefficiencyIn today’s analysis of NAS100USD, the market is currently delivering bullish institutional order flow, indicating a favorable environment for bullish opportunities.
Key Observation:
The primary target in price action is the market gap, representing a clear inefficiency that the market aims to fill. This gap serves as a draw on liquidity, aligning with institutional objectives to rebalance price action.
Trading Plan:
Objective: Look for opportunities to align with the bullish narrative.
Target: Focus on the market gap as the key area of interest, anticipating it to be fully filled as the inefficiency is resolved.
By following the bullish institutional order flow and targeting the inefficiency, we align ourselves with the market's structural objectives.
Kind Regards,
The Architect
Sensitivity of Sunday Opening Price in ICT Concepts!!In the context of ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading concepts, the "Sunday Open Price" refers to the price at which a currency pair opens on a Sunday evening, usually during the Asian market session, which is considered a key reference point for identifying potential market imbalances and trading opportunities throughout the week, as it often marks the start of a new trend or price movement.
NVDA Stock Update: Downtrend Alert!📉 NVDA Stock Update: Downtrend Alert! 🚨
Attention traders!
As we analyze the current market structure for NVIDIA (NVDA), it's crucial to note the recent developments on the daily chart.
Key Observations:
Market Behavior Since December 20, 2024: NVDA has been in a ranging market, characterized by significant volatility.
Bearish Signal: We witnessed a huge bearish engulfing pattern, indicating strong selling pressure. This is a critical signal for traders to consider.
Break of Key Level: The recent higher high can now be defined as a Lower High (LH) as the base of the order block at $129.60 has been broken.
Expected Support Levels:
As we move forward, we anticipate the following support levels:
$124.94
$120.33
$115.78
We are particularly focused on potential accumulation within this Demand Zone. It's essential to stay vigilant and adapt your strategies accordingly!
Happy trading, and stay safe! 📊💼
How to Enter a BUY In GOLD This Week! Step By Step!This is how I do it every trading day, and I want to share it with my viewers!
Make sure your time frame alignment is one of the following:
Weekly - 4H - 15m - 1m
Daily - 1H - 5m - 1m
Then make sure your bias is aligned on each one of those TFs.
Then enter your trade on the 15m or 5 minute.
You're all set!
Enjoy!
May profits be upon you.
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$NQ MMSMInitially, we have a bearish outlook for the NQ, given that it has experienced several consecutive weeks of upward movement. Our analysis is based on the change in price action in lower time frames, where recent movements suggest a potential pullback. This correction, if it occurs, could serve as a pause before the continuation of the prevailing bullish trend.
NAS100USD: Transitioning from Sell-Side to Buy-Side CurveGreetings Traders,
In today’s analysis, NAS100USD has been delivering bearish institutional order flow, characteristic of the sell-side curve. However, bullish institutional order flow is beginning to emerge, indicating a potential shift to the buy-side curve. This creates an opportunity to explore buy setups, provided confluences align with confirmation.
Key Observations:
1. Bullish Order Block as Support:
Price is currently reacting to a bullish order block, which is aligned with a Fair Value Gap (FVG). This confluence establishes a strong institutional support zone.
2. Reclaimed Order Block:
A previously reclaimed order block has been broken to the upside, suggesting that it may now act as support, reinforcing bullish momentum.
3. Discount Pricing:
Price is currently within a discount zone, making it an attractive area to seek buy opportunities with targets at premium liquidity pools.
Trading Plan:
Entry Strategy:
Look for confirmations around the bullish order block and reclaimed order block to justify entering long positions.
Targets:
Aim for liquidity pools at premium levels, such as highs, where institutions are likely to offload positions.
By aligning with the emerging bullish narrative and observing institutional behavior, we can position ourselves to capitalize on this potential market shift. As always, patience and confirmation are key.
Kind Regards,
The Architect
Trading EURUSD and NZDUSD | Judas Swing Strategy 17/01/2024Last Friday was an exciting day trading the Judas Swing strategy! We were fortunate to spot two solid opportunities, one on EURUSD and the other on NZDUSD. Both trades presented similar setups, and once they ticked all the boxes on our trading checklist, we didn’t hesitate to execute. In this post, we’ll walk you through the entire process, from setup to outcome and share key insights from these trades.
By 8:25 EST, we were at our trading desk, prepping for the session to kick off at 8:30 EST. During that brief wait, we marked our trading zones and patiently watched for liquidity resting at the highs or lows of the zones to be breached. It didn’t take long, NZDUSD breached its low within 20 minutes, while EURUSD followed suit just 40 minutes into the session. With the liquidity sweep at the lows complete, we quickly shifted our focus to spotting potential buying opportunities for the session ahead.
Even though we had a bullish bias for the session, we never jump into trades blindly. Instead, we wait for confirmation—a break of structure to the upside, accompanied by the formation of a Fair Value Gap (FVG). A retrace into the FVG serves as our signal to enter the trade. On this occasion, both currency pairs we were monitoring met these criteria perfectly. All that remained was for price to retrace into the FVG, setting us up to execute the trade with confidence.
Price retraced into the FVG on both EURUSD and NZDUSD, meeting all our entry requirements. We executed the trades risking 1% on each setup, putting a total of 2% on the line. Our target? A solid 4% return. The setup was clear, the risk was calculated, and we were ready to let the trades play out
After executing the NZDUSD trade, it was pure momentum—zero drawdown as the trade went straight into profit without hesitation. The same was true for EURUSD, which also faced minimal to no drawdown and quickly hit our take-profit target. Both trades wrapped up in just 25 minutes, netting us a solid 4% return. These are the kinds of sniper entries traders dream of!
But let’s be real, trading isn’t always this smooth. There will be times when you face deep drawdowns and even losses. The key is ensuring your strategy wins more often than it loses. And if your losses outweigh your wins, make sure your winners are big enough to cover those losses. Consistency and proper risk management are what keep traders in the game for the long haul