IFVG Trading System

Method

Find the Trap

Watch for liquidity raids between 9:30-10:30 AM. Quick spike above/below key levels followed by instant reversal.

Spot the Gap

Identify 3-candle FVG formation. Must be 5+ points on NQ. Break back through = IFVG confirmed.

Execute Entry

Enter on zone retest with 500+ delta confirmation. Stop: 7 points. Targets: 40/80 points.

Daily Tasks

Mark yesterday's high/low

Mark pre-market high/low

Identify premium/discount zone

Check economic calendar

Wait for liquidity trap

Confirm IFVG formation

Verify delta on retest

A+ Setup Requirements

Obvious trap visible

Clean 5+ point gap

Correct zone position

500+ delta confirms

Missing any criteria = No trade. Period.

Optimal Times

Prime Sessions

9:35-10:00 AM
10:30-11:00 AM

Avoid

9:30-9:35 AM
12:00-1:00 PM
Fed Days

Risk Parameters

1-3

Contracts

40/80

Targets

Stop

Max Trades

Daily target: 60 points. Two trades maximum.

Footprint Signals

↑ Bullish Entry

• Positive delta on price drop
• Large bids at zone bottom
• Absorption pattern visible

↓ Bearish Entry

• Negative delta on price rise
• Large asks at zone top
• Rejection wick forming

Trade Example ↓

9:31 AM → Pre-market high sits at 20,100

9:38 AM → Price spikes to 20,107, instant reversal (trap complete)

9:39 AM → Three red candles create 8-point gap

9:40 AM → Price breaks above gap at 20,095 (IFVG confirmed)

9:43 AM → Price returns to zone at 20,092
            Footprint shows +1,500 delta

ENTRY → Short at 20,092
  • Stop: 20,099
  • Target 1: 20,062 (+30)
  • Target 2: 20,032 (+60)

10:15 AM → Both targets hit. +$900 profit.

Psychology Rules ↓

Two Trade Rule

Maximum two trades daily. Hit target? Close platform. Missed setup? Tomorrow awaits.

Ten Second Rule

See setup? Count to ten. Still valid? Execute. Any doubt? Pass.

Winner's Exit

Profit = Plan executed. Loss = Cost of business. Never revenge trade.

Progress Milestones ↓

Week 1

Spot 10 IFVGs. Paper trade 5 setups. Target 60% accuracy.

Month 1

20 live trades. 65% win rate. +40 points daily average.

Month 3

Consistent +$500/day. 70% win rate. A+ setups only.