I noticed that many traders interested in ICT trading get lost along the way.

They understand individual concepts – FVG, market structure, market maker models – but they don't know how to piece everything together coherently.
So today I will share how I organize my approach so that it is truly applicable on a daily basis.

Everything starts with building a clear bias on the weekly chart.
It is the foundation of everything.
You must first identify two essential things: IRL/ERL zones and the reaction of previous candles.

For ICT trading, understanding IRL and ERL is crucial.
Price always seeks to fill these gaps or test the extremes.
And what’s interesting is that each movement on a higher timeframe is accompanied by a market maker pattern on a lower timeframe.
That’s the mechanic you really need to master.

Next, look at how the price reacts to the previous candle.
That’s your bias.
If an old high or low is broken and the candle is engulfed, you are probably looking for a reversal.
Some even use Fibonacci to refine this, seeing it as a sweep and retest of a range.

Once your weekly bias is established, move down to the daily.
Ideally, the two timeframes align; that’s where you have the best probabilities.
If the weekly isn’t clear, continue on the daily until you find a clear direction.

Now, go to H4 and H1 to confirm the movement with market maker patterns.
This is your framework for intraday trades.
Then there’s a concept I use a lot: time-based liquidity.
These high/low levels at specific moments are crucial for anticipating a reversal.

When you’re ready to look for an entry, move down to M15 and M1.
Check IRL/ERL on M15, how the price reacts to temporal liquidity, and the opening price.
This is where you find your precise entry points.

Before entering, verify three things.
First, a change in structure on M15 aligned with your overall bias, followed by an FVG on M1.
Enter on this FVG with your stop above the structure.
Target the opposite liquidity on M15.

Second, look at divergences between correlated assets.
When they decouple, a significant move usually occurs.
Combine this with a key level on the higher timeframe for better confirmation.

Third, the iFVG.
If one side of the order flow isn’t respected at a key level, a reversal is likely.

I often take a concrete example:
If the TBL is broken beyond the opening price, the structure changes on the lower TF, and the iFVG confirms the move.
Everything lines up.
That’s when you act.

ICT trading is really about patience and discipline.
You need to study these concepts, apply them to your charts, and let time do its work.
It’s through consistent practice that you will develop the intuition needed to identify these setups quickly.
Start with higher timeframes, gradually go lower, and you’ll truly see how the market works.