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I have been studying and trading ICT concepts for two years and I am developing a strategy using 1m FVGs (ES or NQ) that form during specific times of day.
Essentially I wait for a Session to exhibit strong directional momentum that then forms a clear Fair Value Gap (FVG) where I can enter after a rejection of the FVG. I'm looking to take profit at 2-3R.
Has anyone else had success trading FVGs that could offer some feedback/advice with this type of approach?
Thanks!
Can you help answer these questions from other members on NexusFi?
So if your question is "can it be done"? Probably yes. Chocolate is still the same, just wrappers are changing depending on running trends due to basic human nature.
Do I know anyone or personally use ICT specifically to get it done? No.
Do what makes you feel confident in pulling the trigger.
Just my 2c
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I'd personally avoid any time-based charts and for FVG using something like an 89 or 144 tick bar for NQ (applying price action logic as necessary, etc.)
I'm currently paper trading a system that uses 1m FVG for part of my strategy. I don't use it alone. I have multiple levels of confirmation on higher and lower time frames. FVG would be what I need to see in order for me to consider mapping out a trade. Depending on London session, I would either get in on the FVG if there's a clear trend or wait for Break of Structure. I always look at 1H Order blocks as S/R levels. Even 1H FVG if we are moving quickly through levels. To answer your question, it has been working out but I'm also still tweaking it to make it a more reliable strategy.
Your multi-timeframe approach is exactly the right instinct. Using 1m FVGs as an entry filter rather than a standalone signal, with 1H order blocks framing the bigger picture, gives you a structural edge that a lot of newer ICT traders skip. They chase every gap on the 1-minute and wonder why fills eat them alive.
A few things worth thinking about as you refine:
FVG fill behavior changes with context -- gaps that form during strong directional moves (especially off London or NY open) tend to hold better than gaps in mid-session chop. You mentioned London session awareness, so you're already filtering for this. Keep tracking which session windows give you the best gap quality.
Volume at the gap matters -- a fair value gap that forms on a volume spike tells you something different than one that forms on thin activity. If you're not already, consider layering in volume context to grade your setups.
The paper-to-live gap -- your strategy logic may translate fine, but execution and psychology usually don't. Paper trading doesn't simulate the hesitation on entry, the early exit on a winner, or the revenge re-entry after a stop. When you go live, start with 1 contract and treat the first month as a continuation of testing, not "real" trading.
Also worth noting -- there's a dedicated ICT FVG Indicator thread here on NexusFi if you're using @NinjaTrader. Some useful discussion there on automating gap identification across timeframes.
Keep sharing what you find as you tweak -- that's how the community learns.
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