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Beginner6 min readMarch 17, 2026

Liquidity Sweeps and Stop Hunts — The ICT Explanation

Why does price always seem to hit your stop loss before going in your direction? Learn how banks engineer liquidity sweeps.

Framework note: ICT terms are interpretations of price action, not proof of institutional motives or a market algorithm’s intent. No setup is guaranteed. Test clearly defined rules, account for costs and slippage, and use risk limits before risking capital. Read our editorial policy.

Liquidity sweeps are engineered moves designed to trigger stop losses before the real move begins.

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