https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZB4vBUFdHw

– The trader is looking for a short setup: place a limit sell just above a fair value gap/order block, don’t chase price — wait for it to come to you and use a stop above the volume/bounce/wick.
– Use order blocks, fair value gaps, wick behavior, and “changing state/delivery” as confirmation of institutional (smart money/market-maker) activity and likely follow-through.
– Manage risk: enter in the lower half of the order block, use rejection blocks to reduce stop risk, scale out partials as price approaches prior lows, and move stops down after partials.
– Trade discipline: perfection leads to missed fills; accept imperfect execution rather than forcing trades. Have clear rules about re-entry and when not to chase additional entries.
– Recognize market structure/stage models: smart-money reversal, first/second-stage distribution and redistribution (market-maker model) explain how price can accelerate lower as shorts are accumulated.
– Practical notes: holiday volume makes action choppy; avoid relying on market replay for live teaching; be aware of platform lag/execution issues (TradingView example).
– Overall message: be patient, use institutional order-flow concepts and clear risk management, and stick to personal, tested criteria rather than forcing trades.