Overview:
The ICT Killzones + Macros indicator is a powerful market timing tool designed for traders using Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodologies. This indicator dynamically plots key session killzones, session highs/lows, and institutional macro timing windows, giving traders an edge in identifying high-probability trading opportunities.
📌 Ideal for traders in Forex and Futures looking to align with institutional order flow.
Key Features & Functions:
✅ ICT Killzones for Major Trading Sessions
Asian Range (20:00 - 00:00 EST): Marks liquidity buildup and early market positioning.
London Killzone (02:00 - 05:00 EST): Identifies high-volatility moves and stop hunts.
New York AM Session (08:30 - 11:30 EST): Captures Smart Money liquidity grabs and reversals.
New York Lunch Session (12:00 - 13:00 EST): Highlights the lower-volume period, helping traders avoid false moves.
New York PM Session (13:30 - 18:00 EST): Tracks late-session liquidity sweeps and final price rebalancing.
✅ Real-Time Session Highs & Lows
Automatically tracks session highs and lows, extending them until broken to highlight liquidity zones.Fully customizable labels, colors, and line styles for clarity.
✅ Institutional Timing Windows (Macro Levels)
First Macro Timing Window (9:45 AM - 10:15 AM EST): Tracks key institutional price manipulation events.
Second Macro Timing Window (10:45 AM - 11:15 AM EST): Helps traders identify Smart Money continuations or reversals.
Automatically adjusts position if the market structure flips, ensuring accuracy.
✅ Midnight & True Day Open Price Lines
Midnight Open (00:00 EST): Key level for daily liquidity mapping and market bias.
True Day Open (18:00 EST): Used in ICT concepts to measure premium and discount zones.
Customizable line colors and styles for both levels.
✅ Previous Week & Previous Day Levels
Plots highs/lows from the prior week for stronger institutional reference points.
Tracks Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL) as well as key weekly markers like Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday highs/lows.
Configurable dotted, dashed, or solid lines for better visual representation.
✅ Customizable Settings for Maximum Flexibility
Adjust line extensions, opacity, and colors to suit your trading style.
Toggle session labels on/off to keep charts clean and focused.
Enable or disable mitigated levels for better liquidity tracking.
Works across multiple timeframes with configurable visibility settings.
How to Use
1️⃣ Identify Session Bias & Liquidity Targets
Monitor session highs/lows for liquidity sweeps and Smart Money entries.
Look for false breakouts near killzones as a sign of institutional positioning.
2️⃣ Trade Killzones for Optimal Entries
Use London and New York Killzones to catch high-probability setups.
Watch for price rejections and CHoCH (Change of Character) signals at liquidity zones.
3️⃣ Follow Macro Timing Windows for Smart Money Moves
Use macro timing brackets to confirm liquidity sweeps and market structure shifts.
Look for price flips where Smart Money enters the market.
4️⃣ Utilize Key ICT Levels (Midnight Open & True Day Open)
The Midnight Open Line helps define daily directional bias.
The True Day Open (6 PM EST) helps identify premium vs. discount pricing.
5️⃣ Combine with Other ICT Concepts
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs), Order Blocks, and Market Structure (CHoCH/BOS) enhance trade confluence.
Use Previous Week & Previous Day Levels as reference points for swing and intraday trades.
📌 Tip: The indicator is most effective when used in combination with Smart Money Concepts (SMC) to confirm entries and exits.
Why Use This Indicator?
🚀 Gain an Edge Over Retail Traders – Identify where institutions are likely to manipulate price.
🔎 Improve Trade Accuracy – Enter at high-probability zones using liquidity and Smart Money timing.
📊 Stay Aligned with Institutional Order Flow – Use ICT methodology to track liquidity grabs, killzones, and previous session levels.