Advanced Concepts
ICT Mitigation Block Explained: A Practical Framework
Mitigation block is a term used in ICT and SMC education for a price area that traders believe can become relevant when an earlier directional idea is being unwound or invalidated. Definitions vary.
The concept
A mitigation block is generally studied around a prior price area after a directional move or structural change. It is an interpretation, not direct evidence of a specific institution closing an order.
Define the reference
Decide which candle, range or swing qualifies. If the reference changes from chart to chart, the idea becomes difficult to test.
Use market context
Liquidity, structure and displacement can provide context for a mitigation-block hypothesis. Avoid treating the zone as an automatic entry signal.
Create a repeatable test
Fix the timeframe, reference rule, retest condition, invalidation, target and session. Track both successful and unsuccessful interactions.
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