Macro
ICT + Hydra
How to Use the ICT Macro Framework:
Top-Down Analysis:
Start by identifying the macro narrative using higher timeframes (monthly, weekly).
Determine the current market structure and identify key zones of interest (order blocks, liquidity pools).
Determine Bias:
Use the daily or 4-hour chart to establish a bullish or bearish bias.
Look for confluences like order blocks, fair value gaps, or areas where liquidity is resting.
Intraday Execution:
Move down to the 1-hour, 15-minute, or even 5-minute charts to find optimal entries.
Use killzones and the Power of Three model to time entries effectively, often waiting for a retracement to an order block or fair value gap.
Entry and Exit:
Use ICT concepts like FVGs, order blocks, and liquidity pools to plan precise entries.
Look for signs of displacement (strong impulsive moves) as confirmation.
Exit at logical targets like opposing liquidity pools, order blocks, or the fulfillment of a fair value gap.