SMART MONEY CONCEPTS

Strategy Vitals

Market WindowAll sessions (context-dependent)

Risk/Reward1:2 to 1:4

Best InstrumentsES, NQ, all futures

FrequencyMultiple setups daily (selective entries)

ProbabilityHigh-Probability Context-Based

The Philosophy (The Why)

SMC is a complete market logic system that teaches traders to think like institutions. Markets seek efficiency. Institutions defend positions where imbalance exists. This framework combines multiple concepts (Order Blocks, FVGs, Premium/Discount) into a unified approach to reading price action.

Mechanical Signature (The Setup)

Entries occur at Order Blocks, Premium/Discount zones, and FVGs, aligned with higher-timeframe bias. The framework emphasizes trading WITH institutional flow, not against it.

Step-by-Step Execution (The How)

Establish HTF Bias: Determine daily/4H trend direction. Only trade in alignment with higher timeframes.
Identify Premium/Discount: Mark 50% of recent range. Buy in discount, sell in premium.
Locate Order Blocks: Find the last bearish candle before bullish move (or vice versa). These are institutional entry zones.
Wait for FVG: Look for Fair Value Gaps that align with your bias and order block zones.
Enter on Confluence: Take entries where multiple SMC concepts align (OB + FVG + Discount = strong buy).

Risk & Management (The Math)

RR averages 1:2 to 1:4. Invalidation is structural. Stop beyond order block or recent structure break.

Master This Strategy

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Firm's Note: SMC is a framework, not a single strategy. Master the concepts individually before combining them.

Prop Firm Angle

Excellent for consistent funding. Forces discipline and context awareness. Prevents overtrading by requiring confluence.