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The distinct characteristics of the Asian session, such as low volatility and price consolidation phases, make it a prime environment for identifying smart money movements.

Fundamental analysis is one of the methods used to forecast the trends of various financial markets, such as forex, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies.

When traders miss the initial entry point and aim to enter in the middle of a trend, the ICT approach recommends re-entry only if confirmation is received.

In such situations, using Order Blocks (OB) and Fair Value Gaps (FVG) as retracement zones, provides valid entry opportunities.

In financial markets, "liquidity" means the presence of active buyers or sellers, and "void" means the absence or lack thereof.

Liquidity void in the ICT style occurs when the price breaks out of a consolidation phase and moves aggressively in one direction without returning or forming shadows in the previous candles' range. This imbalance between buyers and sellers is known as the ICT liquidity void.

The ICT Weekly Range Expansion Model is an analytical approach used in short-term trading to identify price expansions throughout a trading week. The weekly range expansion is based on three key elements of Fair Value Gap (FVG), Liquidity Pool, and Old Highs/Lows.

Market Structure Shift (MSS) indicates an actual trend change by breaking through a resistance or support level. In contrast, Liquidity Grab is a false breakout designed to collect orders and continue moving in the previous trend direction.

The Rally Base Rally (RBR) trading strategy is a popular technical analysis method for predicting future asset movements in various markets. Derived from Smart Money Concepts (SMC), it is based on the principles of supply and demand.

Expectations in financial markets are a key driver of price volatility before the actual data is released. In fact, traders buy or sell based on their market expectations and forecasts for future data, and this behavior often drives market fluctuations.

The Market Structure Shift (MSS) in ICT style signifies initial price movements that can lead to a trend reversal or a change in market direction.

This concept is often associated with a sudden break of key levels and an aggressive price displacement move, which plays a crucial role in different trading setups.

Recognizing "Daily Bias" using the concepts of Internal Range Liquidity (IRL) and External Range Liquidity (ERL) is essential for determining the general price movement direction in a trading day.

Based on analyzing key liquidity zones and algorithmic market behavior, these concepts provide a framework for predicting price movements.

Price action in the ICT trading model constantly oscillates between external and internal liquidity levels.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the main measure of economic growth, showing whether the economy is in a boom or a recession. Central banks use this concept to set monetary policies.

Moreover, traders can use GDP and its calculation method to assess and identify whether the economy is experiencing a boom or recession.

This concept is also applied in economic inflation analysis, labor markets, monetary policies, and financial markets.

During the New York session, liquidity spikes and volatility reaches its peak. This session starts at 8:00 AM local New York time and continues until 5:00 PM, coinciding with the return of European traders from their midday break.