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INTRODUCTION TO THE
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At the end of 2024, after enduring a brutal two-month losing streak,
Adnane Lazrak recognized a fundamental shift in the market—one that
signaled the start of a new four-year cycle. Rather than resisting the
change, he embraced it, determined to develop a strategy that would
align perfectly with this evolving market structure.

For three weeks, he immersed himself in relentless data collection and

rigorous backtesting, refining a method designed to adapt, capitalize
on trends, and maximize profits. When the strategy was finally ready,
he put it to the test in live markets.

The results were undeniable. Within just four weeks, Adnane

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successfully passed four funding challenges and secured back-to-back
payouts. But the true validation came when his students and
community achieved the same level of consistency.

This isn’t just another trading strategy—it’s a complete

framework for navigating the markets with precision. A
system built to ride the trend and extract the most from
every move.
 INTRODUCTION TO THE
TOPICS COVERED
CONCEPTS YOU WILL LEARN:

CHANGE IN STATE OF DELIVERY (CISD) 6

The Different Variants of a CISD
The Highest Probability CISD
Examples
FAIR VALUE GAPS (FVG): 11
Understanding Fair Value Gaps
How to Identify and Use Them
INVERSION FAIR VALUE GAPS (IFVG): 15
The Mechanics of Inversion FVGs
When and Where They Occur
THE SWING FORMATION 18
Understanding the Three Candles Setup
How to Anticipate the Fourth Candle’s Direction
DETERMINING THE WEEKLY BIAS 20
Key Factors Influencing Weekly Bias
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding It
Avoiding Common Bias Traps
DETERMINING THE DAILY BIAS 24
The Importance of Daily Bias in Execution
How to Align Daily and Weekly Bias
THE DAILY MANIPULATION 28
Recognizing Manipulation Patterns
How Institutions Move the Market
Using This Knowledge to Your Advantage
THE BEST TRADING HOURS 33
When the Market is Most Energetic
MIXING IT ALL TOGETHER 35
Combining All Concepts into a Strategy
Practical Steps for Live Trading
 THE CHANGE IN STATE
OF DELIVERY (CISD)
A change in state of delivery means the market is
switching direction.
If prices were going up (buy-side), they might start going
down (sell-side), or vice versa. Traders watch for certain
candlestick patterns and price levels to spot this shift.

WHY IT MATTERS
This happens because buyers and sellers are changing control.
When this shift happens, a new trend can start, helping traders
decide when to buy or sell.
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 FAIR VALUE GAPS
A Fair Value Gap (FVG) is a price range where there is an
imbalance in market liquidity, creating a gap on the chart.
These gaps occur when price moves quickly in one direction
without enough opposing orders to balance it.

WHY IT MATTERS

Price often returns to "fill" the gap, making it a key area for
potential trade entries.
It represents inefficiencies in price movement, which
traders use to anticipate retracements.

HOW TO IDENTIFY IT

Found between the high of one candle and the low of

another, where no price action overlaps.
Typically highlighted on charts for easy spotting.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Gaps in strong market structures are more reliable.

Context and timing are crucial—not all gaps get filled
immediately.
Always use FVGs alongside other analysis tools for better
accuracy.
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 INVERSION FAIR VALUE
GAPS

An Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG) is a price gap that signals a potential
market reversal. It forms when price moves through a level, creating an
imbalance between buyers and sellers.

HOW TO IDENTIFY IT
Price often revisits these gaps to restore balance.
Traders react to these levels, increasing buying or selling pressure.

IFVGs suggest that the market has not fully adjusted, making them
useful for spotting potential reversals and trade opportunities.
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THE MECHANICS OF INVERSION FVGS

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 THE SWING
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This ICT concept helps identify a swing low or swing high
using a 3-candle pattern.

HOW IT WORKS
Swing Low:
The first candle is stable.
The second candle takes the high of the first but closes lower without
breaking its low.
Swing High:
The opposite of a swing low, with the third candle being bullish and
breaking the first candle’s high.

4-CANDLE VARIATION

If the third candle remains bearish but doesn’t break the first
candle’s low, the fourth candle is likely to continue the move and
complete the swing with 4 candles instead of 3.

This concept helps determine the Daily or Weekly Bias and is fractal,
meaning it can be observed on Monthly, Weekly, Daily, 4H, and 1H
timeframes.
However, it must be combined with other concepts to create a clear
roadmap for analysis and execution.
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 HOW TO DEFINE THE WEEKLY BIAS

TO CONFIRM THE WEEKLY BIAS, YOU NEED TWO KEY ELEMENTS:

Change in State of Delivery (CISD) → A shift in market behavior

(bullish to bearish or vice versa).

Market Intention → Price action showing commitment in one direction.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

Identify a Change in State of Delivery (CISD)

Look for a clear transition in price movement (e.g., a break in
market structure or shift from bullish to bearish delivery).
Confirmation happens when price breaks a key level and follows
through.
Check for an Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG)
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If an IFVG forms near this shift, it adds confluence to the bias.
Price often revisits IFVGs before continuing in the intended direction.
Confirm Market Intention
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FINDING IT

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HOW TO DEFINE THE
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 HOW TO DEFINE THE DAILY BIAS

After confirming the weekly bias using CISD and IFVG on the 4H chart,
the next step is to align daily trades with that bias.

DAILY BIAS RULES

Trade ONLY in the same direction as the weekly bias → Avoid counter-
trend trades.
Wait for the daily manipulation → Look for a liquidity grab before price
moves in the intended direction.
Confirm the shift on the 1H chart → Just like the weekly bias was
confirmed on 4H, the daily bias needs a clear CISD on the 1H chart
after manipulation.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

IDENTIFY THE DAILY MANIPULATION

1- Price may sweep liquidity above or below key levels before moving in
the weekly bias direction.

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2- This is often seen as a stop hunt or false move in the opposite direction.

LOOK FOR A CHANGE IN STATE OF DELIVERY (CISD) ON THE 1H CHART

A clear market shift must happen after the manipulation.

Example: If the weekly bias is bullish, price should manipulate lower,
then shift to bullish structure.

ENTER TRADES WITH CONFIDENCE

Once the CISD and IFVG align, use these levels for high-probability
trade entries.
Always follow the weekly bias to stay on the right side of the market.
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 UNDERSTANDING DAILY MANIPULATION

When trading with a confirmed weekly bias, it's crucial to avoid setups
that go against it. Instead, focus on identifying the daily manipulation
before price moves in the weekly direction.
WHAT IS THE DAILY MANIPULATION

It’s a temporary move in the opposite direction of the weekly bias.

This move typically ranges between 10 to 25 pips before price shifts
back to align with the weekly trend.
It is designed to grab liquidity before the real move happens.

HOW TO USE DAILY MANIPULATION IN TRADING

AVOID COUNTER-TREND SETUPS

1. f the weekly bias is bullish, DO NOT trade any bearish CISD.
2. If the weekly bias is bearish, DO NOT trade any bullish CISD.
This helps you avoid false signals and stop hunts.

WAIT FOR THE DAILY MANIPULATION

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Look for a bearish candle (if the weekly bias is bullish) or a bullish
candle (if the weekly bias is bearish) at the start of the session.
This move is the market’s way of trapping early traders before the
real direction begins.

EXAMPLE (BULLISH WEEKLY BIAS)

1. Weekly bias is bullish → Ignore any bearish setups.
2. Daily manipulation → A bearish candle forms (10-25 pips drop).
3. Price shifts back up → A bullish CISD appears on the 1H chart,
confirming the real move.

By waiting for daily manipulation and confirmation, you increase trade

accuracy and avoid unnecessary losses caused by early or counter-trend
entries.
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 USING THIS KNOWLEDGE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

The daily candle opens at 17:00 NY time, marking the start of a new
trading session. Before the market moves in its true direction, it often
creates a manipulation phase—a temporary move in the opposite
direction. On average, this move ranges between 10 to 30 pips before
reversing and aligning with the actual trend.

For example:
If the weekly bias is bullish, the daily candle may start with a bearish
move before reversing upward.
If the weekly bias is bearish, the daily candle may first push higher
before dropping.
This phase is designed to trap traders on the wrong side before the real
move begins.

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 UNDERSTANDING TIME WINDOWS & KILLZONES

Understanding Time Windows

& Killzones
Time plays a crucial role in market volatility and liquidity. Certain time
windows, known as Killzones, are periods where the market is most energetic
due to institutional activity. These are the moments when smart money
executes trades, creating high-impact price movements.

HERE ARE THE THREE MAIN ICT KILLZONES, ALL IN NEW YORK TIME (EST):

1. LONDON KILLZONE (2 AM - 5 AM EST)

2. NEW YORK KILLZONE (7 AM - 10 AM EST)

3. LONDON CLOSE KILLZONE (10 AM - 12 PM EST)

By trading during these high-energy periods, you align with smart money
movements and increase trade efficiency while avoiding low-liquidity
traps.

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1. On the 4H chart, we can see a clear bearish trend,

confirming that our weekly bias remains bearish.
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1. On Monday, the market made a strong bullish move, breaking the previous
bearish structure.
2. This move created a Change in State of Delivery (CISD), signaling a potential
shift in market direction.
3. An Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG) formed, confirming that smart money is now
favoring the upside.
4. Price continued to displace higher with a Fair Value Gap (FVG), showing strong
momentum.
5. A high-probability CISD occurred, reinforcing the bullish intention.
6. Based on these confirmations, I adjust my weekly bias from bearish to bullish
and will now look only for long setups.
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1. After confirming the weekly bias as bullish, I now focus only on buy setups.
2. I wait for the daily manipulation—meaning a bearish move that grabs liquidity
before the real bullish move begins.
3. Once the daily manipulation on the 1H chart, I look for a Change in State of
Delivery (CISD) to confirm the bullish continuation.
4. If a CISD forms with a strong displacement, Fair Value Gaps (FVGs), or an
Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG), I enter a long position.
5. This ensures I align my trade with the weekly bias while entering at the best
possible price.
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1. I executed my trade right after the 1H candle closed, confirming the bullish
Change in State of Delivery (CISD).
2. Since my weekly bias is bullish, I have no fixed Take Profit (TP); instead, I will
hold my position until the order flow shifts.
3. I will monitor the market closely, looking for signs of a bearish CISD, which
would indicate a potential reversal.
4. As long as price continues to displace higher with Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and
maintains bullish structure, I will remain in the trade.
5. Once a clear bearish CISD occurs, signaling a shift in order flow, I will exit my
position to secure profits.
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1. I'm currently holding my trade, and it's in profit, but I haven’t closed it yet.
2. Since my strategy is based on order flow, I will only exit when I see a bearish
Change in State of Delivery (CISD).
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1. The next day, the order flow remained bullish, confirming my weekly bias was
still valid.
2. I patiently waited for the daily manipulation—a retracement into a Fair Value
Gap (FVG)—to trap liquidity before the next move up.
3. Once the retracement completed, a bullish Change in State of Delivery (CISD)
occurred, signaling a continuation of the bullish trend.
4. Seeing this confirmation, I executed another buy position, aligning with the
dominant order flow.
5. Now, I will hold both positions until I see a bearish CISD, indicating a shift in
market structure.
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1. I'm still holding my trade, and it's in profit, but I won’t close it yet.
2. The order flow is still bullish, and there’s no bearish CISD to signal an exit.
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1. The next day, the market went into consolidation, but my weekly bias remained
bullish.
2. I patiently waited for a valid setup and observed another bullish Change in
State of Delivery (CISD).
3. This confirmed that the bullish order flow was still intact, so I executed another
buy position.
4. Even though the market was ranging, the CISD signaled that price was likely to
continue higher.
5. I'm still holding all my positions and will only exit when a bearish CISD confirms
a shift in order flow.
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1. I got stopped out as a bearish Change in State of Delivery (CISD) occurred.

2. This signals a potential shift in order flow from bullish to bearish.
3. Since my strategy follows the dominant order flow, I closed all my positions to
secure my profits.
4. Now, I will reassess the market structure to determine if this is just a
retracement or the start of a full reversal.
5. If the order flow confirms bearish momentum, I’ll adjust my bias and look for
new trade opportunities in alignment with the new trend.
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1. These were my positions throughout the trade:

2. First buy executed after confirming the weekly bullish bias with a 1H CISD.
3. Second buy added after another bullish CISD following a retracement into an
FVG.
4. Third buy executed after consolidation, based on another bullish CISD.
5. Finally, I got stopped out as a bearish CISD signaled a shift in order flow.
6. Overall, I followed my plan, held my trades as long as the bullish structure
remained, and exited when the market showed signs of reversal.
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