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CRT + FVG
The Complete Course
Candle Range Theory & Fair Value Gap

How to Read the FVG, Enter on Retest, Manage Risk — Any Market, Any Timeframe

What is an FVG Bullish vs Bearish FVG Why FVG Forms

CRT → FVG Creation The 50% Rule Partial vs Full Fill

Multiple FVGs FVG Invalidation FVG + CRT Full Trade

LTF BOS Confirmation Multi-Timeframe FVGs Entry Checklist

Stop Loss Placement Take Profit Levels Common Mistakes

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 FOUNDATIONS — What is an FVG?
■ Definition in plain language

■ Why FVG forms

■ Bullish vs Bearish FVG

■ FVG vs regular gap

02 ANATOMY OF AN FVG
■ The 3-candle structure

■ FVG Top and Bottom

■ The impulse candle

■ Measuring FVG size

03 CRT + FVG — HOW THEY CONNECT

■ How C3 creates the FVG

■ Where exactly the FVG appears

■ Why this is the entry signal

■ Step-by-step sequence

04 WHERE TO ENTER INSIDE THE FVG

■ The 50% rule (Equilibrium)

■ Premium vs Discount zones

■ Limit order placement

■ When to use market order

05 PARTIAL FILL vs FULL FILL

■ What is a partial fill

■ What is a full fill

■ Which is more common

■ How to handle each

06 MULTIPLE FVGs — Which One to Use

■ Nearest FVG rule

■ Stacked FVGs

■ FVG confluence with other levels

■ Prioritization framework

07 FVG INVALIDATION — When It Fails

■ Candle closing through FVG

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■ How to recognize failure early

■ What to do when FVG breaks

■ Re-entry rules

08 LTF CONFIRMATION INSIDE THE FVG

■ BOS/MSS inside FVG

■ Why you need LTF confirmation

■ Aggressive vs conservative

■ Worked LTF example

09 MULTI-TIMEFRAME FVG HIERARCHY

■ HTF FVG (4H/Daily) — strongest

■ MTF FVG (1H)

■ LTF FVG (15M/5M)

■ How to stack timeframes

10 COMPLETE TRADE PLAYBOOK

■ Full CRT+FVG trade walkthrough

■ Entry, SL, TP rules

■ Trade checklist

■ 10 common FVG mistakes

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CHAPTER 01

FOUNDATIONS
What Is a Fair Value Gap (FVG)?

The Simple Definition

A Fair Value Gap (FVG) — also called an imbalance, inefficiency, or void — is a price zone on the chart where
the market moved so fast in one direction that it skipped over a range of prices. No two-sided trading happened
there. Buyers and sellers never properly met at those prices. The market 'owes' a return visit to fill that gap.

Think of it like a highway where traffic moved so fast that no one stopped at a rest area. Eventually, some cars
will circle back to it. In markets, price tends to return to these zones to 'balance' the inefficiency — and that
return visit is your trading opportunity.

Why Does an FVG Form?

FVGs form because of institutional order flow. When a large institution executes a massive buy or sell order,
price jumps rapidly. The sheer size of the order overwhelms all available counter-party orders at those price
levels, creating a zone where no real price discovery took place. This zone is the FVG.

Cause Effect What You See on Chart

Large institutional buy order Price jumps up rapidly Bullish FVG — gap on the way up

Large institutional sell order Price drops rapidly Bearish FVG — gap on the way down

Liquidity sweep (CRT manip.) Explosive reversal move FVG in the reversal direction

News/economic event Gap open or rapid move FVG on any timeframe

FVG vs Regular Chart Gap — Key Differences

A regular chart gap (like a weekend gap in forex or an earnings gap in stocks) is a space between the close of
one candle and the open of the next. An FVG is different — it is the space between the HIGH of the candle
BEFORE the impulse and the LOW of the candle AFTER the impulse. This three-candle structure is the
definition of the FVG.

Feature FVG (Imbalance) Regular Gap

How it forms 3-candle structure Overnight / news gap

Visible on All timeframes Daily/Weekly mostly

Reliability High — tradeable zone Lower — often left open

In CRT context Created by C3 displacement Not applicable

Entry method Wait for retest Fade or chase

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CHAPTER 02

ANATOMY OF AN FVG
The Exact Structure You Need to See

The 3-Candle Structure

Every FVG is defined by exactly three candles. You do not need more, you do not need fewer. Understanding
each candle's role is essential before you can reliably identify FVGs.

Fig. 2.1 — FVG Anatomy: the 3-candle structure and the gap zone

CANDLE -1 (Before the Impulse)

This is the candle that exists just before the big move. Its HIGH is the BOTTOM boundary of a bullish FVG (or its
LOW is the TOP boundary of a bearish FVG). Mark this candle's high/low carefully — it defines one edge of the
zone.

THE IMPULSE CANDLE (Middle Candle)

This is the strong, fast-moving candle that creates the gap. It moves so far and so fast that it leaves a void
between the previous candle's extreme and the next candle's extreme. In a CRT context, this is Candle 3 (the
displacement). The bigger and more full-bodied this candle, the stronger the FVG.

CANDLE +1 (After the Impulse)

The candle immediately after the impulse. Its LOW is the TOP boundary of a bullish FVG (or its HIGH is the
BOTTOM boundary of a bearish FVG). The gap exists between C-1's high and C+1's low. This gap is your trade
zone.

Measuring FVG Size

FVG size = distance from C-1 High to C+1 Low (for bullish). A larger FVG means a larger imbalance — more
'catching up' for price to do. Large FVGs on higher timeframes (4H, Daily) are the most reliable because they
represent a bigger institutional footprint.

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Minimum size rule: If the FVG is smaller than the average spread of the instrument, it is too small to trade
reliably. The FVG should be visually obvious — you should be able to see clear white/empty space between
C-1's high and C+1's low.

Fig. 2.2 — Bullish FVG (acts as support) vs Bearish FVG (acts as resistance)

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CHAPTER 03

CRT + FVG — HOW THEY CONNECT

The FVG Is the Entry Signal After the CRT

The Critical Sequence

This is the most important concept in this course. Many traders learn CRT and FVG separately and never
connect them. The truth is: the CRT creates the FVG, and the FVG gives you the entry. They are one
system, not two.

Here is the exact sequence every time:

Step Event Your Action

Step 1 Candle 1 (C1) forms Sets the range. Mark CRT-High and CRT-Low.

Step 2 Candle 2 (C2) sweeps Liquidity grab — wick below CRT-Low (bullish) or above CRT-High (bearish). Close

Step 3 Candle 3 (C3) displaces Closes BEYOND the opposite CRT boundary. This candle IS the FVG creator.

Step 4 FVG is born The gap between C2's high (or last pre-C3 candle's high) and C3's open/low is the

Step 5 Price pulls back After C3, price retraces back toward the FVG zone.

Step 6 You enter At the FVG retest — specifically at the 50% level of the gap.

Step 7 Trade runs Price continues in the direction of C3.

Fig. 3.1 — Full CRT → FVG creation → retest → entry sequence

One Common Mistake: Entering at C2 Close

Many beginners enter after Candle 2 closes, thinking the sweep is done. This is wrong. Candle 2's close tells
you the manipulation happened, but the FVG doesn't exist yet. You have no entry zone. You are guessing.
Always wait for Candle 3 to close beyond the CRT boundary — only then does the FVG exist and give you a

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defined entry zone with a clear SL level.

Why the FVG Is the Best Entry (Not C3 Close)

You could enter at the close of Candle 3 — this is the aggressive entry. But entering at the FVG retest gives you
three major advantages:

• Better price: You enter closer to the sweep low (or high), so your SL distance is similar but your entry
price is better.
• Confirmation: Price has already shown it wants to go in the direction of C3. The retest to the FVG is price
coming back to 'collect' resting orders at a fair price before continuing.
• Defined risk: Your SL is just below the FVG bottom (for bullish). If price closes below the FVG, the setup
is invalidated — clean, mechanical exit rule.

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CHAPTER 04

WHERE TO ENTER INSIDE THE FVG

The 50% Rule and Entry Zones

Knowing the FVG exists is only half the answer. The other half is knowing exactly WHERE inside the FVG to
place your entry. Entering at the wrong level inside the FVG increases your SL distance and lowers your R:R.

Fig. 4.1 — The 50% rule: enter at the midpoint (equilibrium) of the FVG

The 50% Rule — The Core Entry Principle

The most reliable entry point inside an FVG is the 50% level (midpoint / equilibrium) of the gap. This is where
institutional algorithms tend to step back in. Price doesn't always need to fill the entire gap — it often bounces
from the 50% level.

How to calculate: FVG midpoint = (FVG top + FVG bottom) / 2. Place your limit buy order at this level (for a
bullish FVG). Set your SL a few pips/ticks below the FVG bottom.

Premium Zone vs Discount Zone Inside the FVG

Zone Location Meaning Entry?

Premium Zone Top 50% of FVG Closest to price after impulse — institutions preferYES
buying
— best
hereentry

Discount Zone Bottom 50% of FVG Deeper retracement — still valid but less commonSecondary entry if 50% fails

Below FVG Outside FVG bottom FVG is now invalidated NO — exit longs

Limit Order vs Market Order

• Limit order (preferred): Set your limit buy at the 50% of the FVG before price arrives. This way you get
filled at exactly the right level without emotion. When price pulls back into the FVG, you're already in.

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• Market order (aggressive): When price enters the FVG and you see a bullish reaction on the LTF (a BOS,
a rejection candle, a strong bullish close), enter with a market order. Higher risk, but better confirmation.
• Stop entry (rarely used): Set a buy stop above the FVG top for a breakout continuation play. This is not
the standard FVG entry — use only in very specific trending conditions.

Practical Entry Example

FVG on EURUSD 1H: top = 1.0920, bottom = 1.0890. Midpoint = 1.0905. Place limit buy at 1.0905. SL at 1.0882
(5 pips below FVG bottom). TP1 at 1.0950 (CRT-High). TP2 at 1.1020 (prior swing high). R:R = 1:2 to TP1, 1:3.8
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CHAPTER 05

PARTIAL FILL vs FULL FILL

How Deep Will Price Go into the FVG?

One of the most common questions traders ask: 'Will price fill the whole FVG or just part of it?' Understanding fill
types helps you place entries and manage expectations correctly.

Fig. 5.1 — Partial fill (most common) vs Full fill

Partial Fill — The Most Common Scenario

In a partial fill, price enters the FVG (usually reaching the 50% midpoint or slightly deeper into the premium
zone) and then reverses before touching the bottom of the FVG. This is the most common outcome, especially
on higher timeframes (4H, Daily) where institutional demand is strong.

What it looks like: Price retraces, enters the top half of the FVG, shows a rejection candle or wick at the 50%
level, then moves in the original direction. How to trade it: Set your limit at the 50% level. If filled and price
bounces, your trade is on. SL below the FVG bottom gives you protection if it turns into a full fill.

Full Fill — Less Common But Important to Understand

In a full fill, price travels through the entire FVG and touches (or nearly touches) the bottom boundary before
reversing. This happens when momentum is strong against the trade, or when there are stops clustered below
the 50% level that need to be swept.

How to handle it: If your 50% entry gets hit and price continues down through the FVG, do not panic. Your SL
is below the FVG bottom — this is still inside your risk parameters. The trade is only invalid if price closes a
candle BELOW the FVG bottom (see Chapter 7 on invalidation).

Fill Type Frequency Where price stops Entry strategy

Partial fill ~65–70% of cases 50% midpoint or premium zone Limit at 50%

Full fill ~25–30% of cases FVG bottom boundary Limit at 50%, secondary at bottom

No fill ~5–10% of cases Price never returns to FVG Missed trade — accept it

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What 'No Fill' Means

Sometimes after the displacement (C3), price simply keeps going and never retraces to the FVG. This means
the momentum was so strong that there was no need for a rebalance. Do not chase the trade. Accept the miss
and look for the next setup. Chasing a no-fill scenario usually means entering at a poor price with a bad R:R.

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CHAPTER 06

MULTIPLE FVGs
Which One to Use When You See Several

In an uptrend or after a strong CRT, you will often see multiple FVGs stacked on top of each other from previous
impulse moves. Knowing which FVG to prioritize is critical.

Fig. 6.1 — Multiple FVGs: always trade the nearest (most recent) first

Rule 1 — Always Trade the Nearest FVG First

The nearest FVG to current price (the most recently created one) is the strongest. It represents the most recent
institutional activity and has the highest probability of holding as a support/resistance zone. Deeper, older FVGs
are secondary targets — only relevant if the nearest FVG is broken.

Rule 2 — FVG Hierarchy

Priority FVG Type Why It Matters

1st (Highest) Nearest FVG (most recent) Freshest institutional zone — highest hit probability

2nd FVG at HTF key level (OB, PDL, support)Extra confluence — 2 reasons for price to respect it

3rd Second-nearest FVG Valid if nearest FVG breaks — secondary entry

4th (Lowest) Old FVG from days/weeks ago Much weaker — treat as reference only

When an FVG Overlaps with an Order Block or Key Level

When an FVG overlaps with (or sits inside) an order block, a prior daily/weekly high or low, or another structural
level, the confluence makes that zone extremely powerful. This is the highest-probability FVG entry in the entire
system. Example: a 4H FVG that sits exactly within a daily order block at a previous week's low is a
triple-confluence entry zone.

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Prioritization Decision Flow

■ Is there a fresh FVG from today's CRT? → YES → Trade this one.
■ Does it overlap with an HTF key level (OB, PDH/PDL, prior FVG)? → YES → Highest priority.
■ Has the nearest FVG already been fully filled or broken? → YES → Move to the next FVG down.
■ Are multiple FVGs clustered in the same zone? → YES → Treat the cluster as one wide
support/resistance zone.

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CHAPTER 07

FVG INVALIDATION
When the FVG Fails — What to Do

Not every FVG retest leads to a bounce. Learning to recognize when an FVG is failing — and exiting before a
full loss — is just as important as entering correctly.

Fig. 7.1 — Valid FVG (holds and bounces) vs Invalidated FVG (candle closes through)

The Golden Rule of FVG Invalidation

An FVG is invalidated when a candle CLOSES below the FVG bottom (for a bullish FVG) or above the FVG
top (for a bearish FVG). A wick through the FVG is NOT invalidation. It must be a candle CLOSE beyond the
boundary.

Signal What it means Your action

Price wicks below FVG bottom but closesFVG

inside
still valid — just tested deeper Hold the trade, SL not hit

Candle CLOSES below FVG bottom FVG invalidated — structure broken Exit immediately / SL should be here

Price enters FVG but shows no bounce Wait — look for LTF BOS before entry Don't enter yet

Multiple candles close inside FVG withoutAccumulation/indecision

bouncing — wait for resolutionTight SL or wait

Early Warning Signs of FVG Failure

• Momentum: If the candle entering the FVG is a large, full-bodied bearish candle (for a bullish FVG) with no
hesitation, the probability of a full break is higher.
• Volume: Extremely high volume on the candle breaking into the FVG can signal institutional selling — not
buying — at the zone.
• HTF context broken: If the HTF structure has shifted bearish since you identified the FVG, the FVG may
no longer have HTF backing.
• Multiple failed attempts: If price has tested the FVG 3+ times without bouncing strongly, the zone is
weakening.

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What to Do When the FVG Fails

If your SL gets hit and the FVG is invalidated, the CRT setup is over. Do NOT re-enter immediately hoping for a
reversal. Instead: (1) Mark the new structure. (2) Look for a new CRT forming at the next HTF key level below
(for bullish). (3) Wait for a fresh FVG to form from a new C3 displacement. Chasing a failed FVG is one of the
top 3 mistakes FVG traders make.

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CHAPTER 08

LTF CONFIRMATION INSIDE THE FVG

Break of Structure as Your Entry Trigger

Instead of blindly placing a limit at the 50% of the FVG, you can wait for the lower timeframe (LTF) to show a
structural shift inside the FVG zone. This is called the LTF BOS (Break of Structure) or MSS (Market
Structure Shift) confirmation method.

Fig. 8.1 — LTF BOS inside the HTF FVG zone — aggressive entry confirmation

What Is a BOS / MSS?

A Break of Structure (BOS) happens when price breaks a prior swing high (in a bullish scenario) on the LTF.
An MSS (Market Structure Shift) is stronger — it's when price breaks a swing high AND closes above it,
suggesting the short-term trend has changed. When this happens inside the HTF FVG, it confirms that
institutional buying is occurring right at the zone you identified.

The Step-by-Step LTF Confirmation Method

Step Timeframe Action

1 HTF (4H/1H) Identify the CRT. Wait for C3 to close. Mark the FVG zone.

2 Drop to LTF (15M/5M) Watch price enter the FVG from the top.

3 Look for a swing low forming

Price
inside
makes
the lower
FVG lows, then forms a higher low — this is accumulation inside the FVG.

4 Wait for BOS A candle closes above the prior LTF swing high. This is your trigger.

5 Enter on BOS candle closeMarket

or retest
order
of BOS
at BOS
level
close, or limit at the BOS level for retest entry.

6 SL below the swing low inside

TightFVG
stop — the swing low is your invalidation point.

Aggressive vs Conservative — Side by Side

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Factor Conservative (Limit at 50%) Aggressive (LTF BOS)

Entry price At 50% of FVG (pre-set) At BOS candle close (reactive)

Confirmation needed No — mechanical limit order Yes — must watch LTF live

Stop loss Below FVG bottom Below LTF swing low inside FVG

SL distance Larger Smaller

R:R Good (2:1 – 4:1) Better (3:1 – 6:1)

Miss rate Low — often filled Higher — sometimes BOS doesn't form

Best for Set-and-forget traders Active traders watching charts

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CHAPTER 09

MULTI-TIMEFRAME FVG HIERARCHY

Stacking Timeframes for Strongest Entries

FVGs exist on every timeframe. The higher the timeframe, the stronger the FVG. The most powerful trades
happen when multiple timeframe FVGs align in the same price zone.

Fig. 9.1 — FVG on 4H, 1H, and 15M — strength decreases as timeframe decreases

Timeframe Hierarchy
Timeframe FVG Strength How to use it SL size

Weekly / Daily Strongest Major reversal zones — trade once formed 50–200+ pips

4H Very Strong Primary CRT timeframe — main FVG for entries 20–50 pips

1H Strong Good for swing entries on 4H CRT 10–25 pips

15M Moderate Entry refinement for 1H CRT 5–15 pips

5M / 1M Weakest LTF BOS confirmation only — not standalone FVG 2–8 pips

The 3-Timeframe Stack Method

The highest-probability trade uses three stacked timeframes, each confirming the one above:

• HTF (4H/Daily): Identifies the dominant CRT, the FVG zone, and the directional bias. This is your anchor.
You only trade in this direction.
• MTF (1H/15M): Confirms that price is retesting the HTF FVG and that a smaller CRT or FVG is forming
inside the HTF zone. This gives you the zone refinement.
• LTF (5M/1M): The actual entry trigger — a BOS, a rejection candle, or a small FVG fill inside the MTF/HTF
FVG zone. This is your execution timeframe.

Practical Example — BTCUSDT 4H + 1H + 15M

4H CRT: BTC forms a range at $64,000. Sweep to $62,500 (C2). C3 displaces to $66,000. FVG: $63,800 –
$64,500. Place limit buy at $64,150 (50%).

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1H confirmation: Price retraces from $66,000. On 1H, a small CRT forms with its own FVG inside the 4H FVG
zone ($63,900 – $64,300). The zones overlap — stronger confluence.

15M entry: Inside the zone, a 15M BOS forms at $64,200 as price starts bouncing. Enter at $64,220 market
order. SL at $63,750 (below 4H FVG bottom). TP1 at $65,500 (4H CRT-High). TP2 at $67,000 (HTF liquidity).
R:R = 1:2.9.

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CHAPTER 10

COMPLETE TRADE PLAYBOOK

Checklist, Full Example, 10 Mistakes

Fig. 10.1 — Complete CRT + FVG trade: entry at 50% of FVG, SL below sweep, TP1 and TP2

The CRT + FVG Trade Checklist

HTF CONTEXT
■ What is the Weekly/Daily trend bias? (Bullish or Bearish?)
■ Is there a clear HTF draw on liquidity (a level price is aiming for)?
■ Is the CRT forming AT or near a key HTF level (OB, support, PDH/PDL)?

CRT STRUCTURE
■ Candle 1 (C1) identified? CRT-High and CRT-Low marked?
■ Candle 2 swept the correct side (below CRT-Low for bullish)?
■ Candle 2 closed back INSIDE the CRT range (not outside)?
■ Candle 3 CLOSED beyond the OPPOSITE CRT boundary?

FVG IDENTIFICATION
■ FVG zone identified? (between C-1 high / C2 high and C3 open/low)
■ FVG is visible and large enough to be meaningful?
■ 50% midpoint calculated and marked?
■ Is this the nearest/most recent FVG? (Not an old one)

ENTRY
■ Limit order set at 50% of FVG? (or LTF BOS watched for aggressive entry)

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■ Is the entry during or near a kill zone (London/NY open)?

■ Any conflicting signals or news events to be aware of?

RISK MANAGEMENT
■ SL placed below FVG bottom (with small buffer)?
■ SL also below sweep wick? (whichever is lower/further)
■ Position size = max 1–2% account risk at SL distance?
■ TP1 defined (CRT-High / nearest swing)? TP2 defined (HTF liquidity)?
■ R:R is at least 2:1 to TP1?

10 Most Common CRT + FVG Mistakes

# Mistake The Fix

1 Entering at C2 close before C3 confirms Wait for C3 to CLOSE beyond CRT boundary first

2 Entering at C3 close instead of FVG retest Be patient — wait for price to return to FVG

3 SL placed inside the FVG (too tight) SL must be BELOW the FVG bottom, not inside it

4 Ignoring HTF context — trading FVG alone Always confirm HTF trend/level alignment first

5 Using the wrong FVG (old one, not nearest) Always use the most recent FVG from the current CRT

6 Exiting when price wicks below 50% of FVG A wick is normal. Wait for a CANDLE CLOSE below FVG

7 Not having a defined TP before entry Define TP1 and TP2 BEFORE entering. Never wing it.

8 Chasing when FVG isn't retested Accept the miss. Do not chase after the FVG is missed.

9 Trading FVG outside of kill zones Lower probability outside London/NY. Wait for the window.

10 Moving SL to breakeven too early Only move SL to BE after TP1 is hit and profit is taken

Final Summary — The One-Sentence System

"Wait for a CRT to form at an HTF key level, confirm Candle 3 closes beyond the range,
identify the FVG it created, enter at the 50% retest with SL below the sweep wick, and take
profit at the next HTF liquidity target."

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QUICK REFERENCE CARD

Term Definition

FVG (Fair Value Gap) Price zone skipped by an impulse candle — 3-candle structure. Gap between C-1 high and C+1 low.

Bullish FVG Upward impulse leaves a gap. Acts as support on retest. Enter with limit buy at 50%.

Bearish FVG Downward impulse leaves a gap. Acts as resistance on retest. Enter with limit sell at 50%.

50% Rule Enter at the midpoint of the FVG — the equilibrium level where institutions re-enter.

Partial Fill Price respects 50% of FVG and bounces without touching the bottom. Most common outcome.

Full Fill Price touches the FVG bottom before bouncing. Still valid if candle doesn't CLOSE below.

FVG Invalidation A candle CLOSES beyond the FVG boundary (below bottom for bullish). Setup is over.

Nearest FVG Rule Always trade the most recent FVG first. Older FVGs are secondary.

LTF BOS Confirmation A break of structure on the LTF inside the HTF FVG zone = aggressive entry trigger.

SL Placement Below FVG bottom (and below sweep wick). Whichever level is further/lower.

TP1 CRT-High (opposite boundary) or nearest swing high/low.

TP2 HTF draw on liquidity — prior session high/low, OB, or major swing.

Kill Zone London open (07:00–10:00 UTC) or NY open (13:00–16:00 UTC) — highest probability window.

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