NQ 9:45-10:15 ICT Strategy - Complete by uzair2join
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Performance Metrics
- Author: uzair2join
- Symbol: ICMARKETS:XAUUSD
- Timeframe: 5 minutes
- Net P&L: +4,044.81 USD (+0.40%)
- Win Rate: 50.0%
- Profit Factor: 4.593
- Max Drawdown: 3,088.61 USD (0.31%)
- Total Trades: 2
Description
NQ 9:45–10:15 ICT Strategy – High-Probability Nasdaq Scalper (ICT/Smart Money)This open-source strategy is a complete, rules-based implementation of core Inner Circle Trader (ICT) / Smart Money concepts, specifically optimized for **Nasdaq futures (NQ)** during the high-volatility 9:45–10:15 AM New York time window (first 30 minutes after the 9:30 open liquidity grab phase).Core Philosophy & Why This Combination?ICT emphasizes that institutional order flow often creates **false moves** (liquidity sweeps of previous day high/low), followed by **market structure shifts (MSS / Break of Structure)** that reveal true directional intent, with entries taken from **mitigation of Order Blocks** (areas of institutional interest / imbalance).This script enforces strict confluence:- Daily bias filter (price or prev close vs daily EMA20)- Liquidity sweep confirmation (PDH/PDL raid + reversal close)- Bullish/Bearish Market Structure Shift (close beyond last swing high/low)- Refined Order Block detection (last opposite candle before MSS, with defensive/aggressive mitigation logic inspired by popular ICT order block refinements)- Tight time filter (only 9:45–10:15 NY) — captures post-open manipulation & directional resolve- One trade per day rule — prevents overtrading in chopThe tight combination reduces false signals dramatically and aligns with ICT's focus on high-probability setups during specific market sessions.Key Components & Logic1. Daily Bias - Bullish if current price > daily EMA20 (or prev daily close > EMA20 — user choice) - Bearish otherwise - Background tint + orange EMA line2. Liquidity Sweep - Low PD Low → bullish sweep (stops taken below) - High > PD High but close last fractal swing high - Bearish MSS: close < last fractal swing low - Uses 5-bar fractal detection for swing points - Resets daily4. Order Block (OB) Detection & Refinement - Bullish OB: last bearish candle (close < open) before bullish MSS - Bearish OB: last bullish candle before bearish MSS - Refinement options (On/Off): - Defensive: tightens OB to body or wick depending on candle range vs ATR(55) - Aggressive: uses full candle wick range - OB box drawn until mitigated (price touches opposite side) - Labeled "OB+" / "OB-"5. Entry Window & Confluence - Only allowed 9:45–10:15 NY time - Long: bullish bias + low swept + bullish MSS + price mitigates bullish OB (touches high side, closes inside/above low side) - Short: mirror logic - One trade per day max6. Risk & Exit - SL = opposite side of Order Block - TP = 2:1 RR (adjustable) from entry - No trailing / partials — clean single targetVisuals- Daily EMA (orange)- Prev Day High/Low circles- Bullish/Bearish background tint- MSS triangles- Order Block boxes + "OB+"/"OB-" labels- Entry labels with price/SL/TPAlerts- "NQ Long: Bullish Bias + Sweep + MSS + OB"- "NQ Short: Bearish Bias + Sweep + MSS + OB"Realistic Backtesting & Usage GuidelinesTo publish non-misleading results:- Initial Capital: $10,000–$50,000 (realistic futures account)- Position sizing: 1–3% of equity per trade (change default_qty_value from 100%!)- Commission: $4–$8 round-turn per contract (typical NQ futures commission)- Slippage: 1–4 ticks (NQ is liquid but fast-moving post-open)- Dataset: ≥2–3 years of 1-minute or 5-minute NQ data (aim for 300–600+ trades)- Risk per trade: 0.5–1.5% with defaults — never risk more than sustainableThe 30-minute window produces relatively few trades per year — perfect for statistical significance over long periods, but results vary heavily by market regime (trending vs. choppy opens).How to Use1. Apply to NQ1! or MNQ1! (continuous futures) on 1-minute or 5-minute chart.2. Keep default NY timezone (America/New_York).3. Start with 2:1 RR, Defensive refinement, show levels on.4. Trade only during the window — best setups show clear sweep + MSS + OB mitigation.5. Avoid major news overlapping the window (FOMC, CPI, etc.) or widen SL.6. Forward-test on demo for several months — this is a high-confluence, low-frequency setup.Publish Recommendation- Use a clean chart: only this strategy, no extra indicators/drawings.- Show realistic Strategy Tester view with commission/slippage applied.- Screenshot during NY morning session with visible OB & signal.Test thoroughly and trade responsibly.