In a livestream discussion, Michael (ICT) and participants discuss growing confidence in his mentorship series, especially using lower timeframes to see market structure. A trader asks about market maker buy/sell model phases in high-resistance “barcoding” conditions; Michael explains these models belong to low-resistance liquidity runs, advising either dropping to sub‑minute charts where smaller-degree models appear or not trading/ranging markets.

They cover managing Opening Range Gap (ORG) levels, with Michael recommending beginners keep only the last three days, but also keep the last two Mondays and two Fridays because their ORGs often act as liquidity magnets; he notes sweet-spot ORG sizes and that gradient levels apply to any inefficiency/wick.

Michael advises novices to focus on one mechanical model to measure progress and build experience before broad discretion. He answers questions on V-shaped reversals using inversion/fair value gaps and cautions that detailed technical questions should be sent with charts on X.

A trader shares that prop funding harmed psychology and encouraged shortcuts, emphasizing patience and process.

Quiz (click to reveal)

1. Market Maker Buy/Sell Models primarily occur during:
A) High resistance liquidity conditions
B) News events only
C) Low resistance liquidity run conditions
D) Consolidation after macro time

C

2. If price is in a high resistance “barcode” condition on a 5m or 15m chart, what is recommended?
A) Force trades using the same model
B) Drop to lower timeframes
C) Add more indicators
D) Only trade breakouts

B

3. In high resistance conditions, ICT suggests you should:
A) Always look for accumulation & distribution phases
B) Trade aggressively
C) Either drop to very low timeframes, sit on your hands, or trade another market
D) Only use macro time

C

4. A true Market Maker model includes which of the following components? (Select all that apply)
☐ Accumulation
☐ Two distribution stages
☐ Smart money reversal
☐ Low-risk sell
☐ Random breakout

☑ Accumulation

☑ Two distribution stages

☑ Smart money reversal

☑ Low-risk sell

⛔ Random breakout

5. Opening Range Gaps have approximately what probability of trading to half-gap?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 90%

C

6. What is considered the “sweet spot” handle range for trading the opening range?
A) 20–30 handles
B) 40 handles
C) 70–100 handles
D) 150+ handles

C