Start from zero. Learn the real basics before touching ICT, SMC, or any advanced strategy. This is the foundation that separates profitable traders from gamblers.
Complete this before starting the ICT 2022 Mentorship or any module
Trading is the act of buying and selling financial assets — currencies, stocks, commodities, or indices — with the goal of making a profit from price movements. Unlike investing, trading focuses on short-term price changes.
📌 Practical Example
You believe EUR/USD will rise. You BUY at 1.0800. Price moves to 1.0850. You SELL and pocket the 50 pip profit.
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REMEMBER THIS: Trading is speculation on price direction — up (Long) or down (Short).
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Markets: Forex, Indices, Gold, CryptoStep 1
Learn the Language
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Chart TypesStep 2
Read the Chart
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Candlestick AnatomyStep 2
Read the Chart
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TimeframesStep 2
Read the Chart
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Pips & Pip ValueStep 1
Learn the Language
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Lots & Position SizingStep 1
Learn the Language
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Leverage Explained SimplyStep 1
Learn the Language
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Spread, Slippage & CommissionStep 1
Learn the Language
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Buy, Sell, Bid & AskStep 1
Learn the Language
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Stop Loss & Take ProfitStep 3
Understand Risk
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Risk-to-Reward RatioStep 3
Understand Risk
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Risk Management (The Most Important Topic)Step 3
Understand Risk
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Account: Balance, Equity & MarginStep 3
Understand Risk
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Trading Sessions & Why Time MattersStep 2
Read the Chart
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Basic Market StructureStep 4
Practice Market Structure
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Support & ResistanceStep 4
Practice Market Structure
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Trend vs RangeStep 4
Practice Market Structure
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Liquidity in Simple LanguageStep 4
Practice Market Structure
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What is ICT? (Simple Version)Step 5
Move into ICT & SMC
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What is SMC? (Simple Version)Step 5
Move into ICT & SMC
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Trading Psychology BasicsStep 6
Psychology & Common Mistakes
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Overtrading & Revenge TradingStep 6
Psychology & Common Mistakes
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Common Beginner MistakesStep 6
Psychology & Common Mistakes
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How to Practice (Demo First)Step 6
Psychology & Common Mistakes
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// Checkpoint
FOUNDATION CHECKLIST
I understand what pips, lots, and leverage mean
I can read a candlestick chart and identify bullish/bearish candles
I always use a stop loss on every trade
I risk no more than 1% of my account per trade
I understand what support, resistance, and liquidity mean
I know the 3 main trading sessions and their times
I understand what ICT and SMC are conceptually
I know the difference between trending and ranging markets
I understand risk-to-reward ratio and can calculate it
I commit to demo trading for at least 3 months
// What's Next
READY FOR THE REAL THING?
You've built the foundation. Now step into the full ICT curriculum and learn how institutions actually move markets.