Institutions need "counterparty" liquidity to fill their orders.
An Order Block is a specific candle where institutional players have placed large buy or sell orders. When price returns to these levels, it often reacts strongly.
Having the notes is only half the battle. To master the ICT style, follow these steps: inner circle trader - ict forex ict notes.pdf
Understanding that "Stop Losses" are actually pools of liquidity that the market seeks to hit. Core Concepts Found in ICT Notes
Focuses on retracements or reversals of the London move. Having the notes is only half the battle
Found above old highs (where retail traders have buy stops).
Identifying whether the market is in a state of expansion, retracement, reversal, or consolidation. Found above old highs (where retail traders have buy stops)
Timing is as important as price. ICT notes emphasize trading during high-volatility windows: Usually a period of accumulation.