One year ago, @I_Am_The_ICT said the following.
Now one year later, I can say with confidence that not going to college has been one of the best decisions so far in my life. It was worth not listening to close family members, but trusting in ICT.
Forever grateful.
The Full Essence Model
This is the one I'm trading for the rest of 2026.
Model Rules [Bullish]:
- Previous day candle must be bullish
- Current day's overnight price action must respect previous day's 25%
Model Rules [Bearish]:
- Previous day candle must be bearish
- Current day's overnight price action must respect previous day's 25%
Entry Rules:
There are three entry frameworks I will be trading for this model but I will give the main entry framework for this model.
Bullish Entry Framework:
- Mark the low of the 8:00 - 9:00 time window
- During 9:00 - 10:30AM we want to see a manipulation of that previous 8 - 9 Low
- Then we want to see a reclaim and closure back above the low, thats the entry
Bearish Entry Framework:
- Mark the high of the 8:00 - 9:00 time window
- During 9:00 - 10:30AM we want to see a manipulation of that previous 8 - 9 high
- Then we want to see a reclaim and closure back below the high, thats the entry
It's really simple and mechanical while remaining highly profitable
It requires patience and discipline to stick to it
But once you do, you will see huge improvements in your trading
Grocery money...
Daily -IFVG HTF PD Array
LTF Liquidity Pool Draw
8:30am ET Algorithmic Timing.
Minor Buy Stop Raid
Seek Sellside
Good enough to feed ya.
The daily chart is the first step in the Essence Model.
Before I look at any lower timeframe, one thing has to be present.
Manipulation or breakout of a valid level.
If it's not there, I don't open a single chart below it.