ICT 369 Sniper MSS Indicator (HTF Bias)

The ICT 369 Sniper MSS Indicator (HTF Bias) tool provides a comprehensive automated framework for traders following Inner Circle Trader (ICT) principles to identify high-probability reversal or continuation setups using multi-timeframe confluence.

Usage

The ICT 369 Sniper MSS Indicator (HTF Bias) is used to align intraday entries with institutional direction and timing. Traders can monitor the chart for specific Long or Short signal labels that appear when the following conditions align:

• Trend Alignment: Price must be trending in the direction of the Higher Timeframe (HTF) Market Structure Shift.
• Price Imbalance: A Fair Value Gap (FVG) must be present, indicating an institutional price displacement.
• Retracement: Price must retrace into a user-defined Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) level (e.g., 62% or 70.5%) within the gap.
• Timing: Signals only trigger during the London or New York Kill Zones to ensure high volatility and institutional participation.

When a signal is generated, the indicator plots an entry line, a stop loss, and three distinct take-profit targets (TP1, TP2, and a dynamic ATR-based Runner).

Details

The indicator calculates a Market Structure Shift (MSS) by monitoring swing highs and lows on a secondary higher timeframe (defaulting to 4H). This creates a "Bias Filter" that prevents trading against the primary trend.

The tool further refines the bias using a "Bias Score" system based on current price relative to Daily and Weekly Open prices (NDOG/NWOG proxies). This score influences the "Runner Target," which uses a dynamic multiplier applied to the weekly Average True Range (ATR). If the bias is strong, the runner target is extended; if neutral or counter-trend, the target is tightened.

Settings

HTF Settings

• HTF Timeframe: Sets the higher timeframe used to determine the Market Structure Shift (e.g., 4H, Daily).
• HTF Swing Lookback Bars: The number of bars used to identify swing high and low points on the higher timeframe.

Timing & Entry

• London Kill Zone: Defines the specific time window for the London session (NY Time).
• New York Kill Zone: Defines the specific time window for the New York session (NY Time).
• OTE Retracement Level: Selects the specific Fibonacci retracement depth within the FVG (50%, 62%, 70.5%, or 88.6%) required for an entry trigger.

Targets & Risk

• Liquidity Swing Lookback: Lookback period for detecting liquidity sweeps of recent pivot highs or lows.
• ATR Length: The period used for calculating the Average True Range for the runner target.
• ATR Multipliers (Strong/Neutral/Counter): Adjusts how far the dynamic runner target is projected based on the current bias score.
• Stop Loss Ticks/Pips: The fixed distance from the entry for the stop loss visualization.
• TP1/TP2 Ticks: Fixed distances for the first two partial take-profit targets.

FAQ

How do I use the HTF Bias Filter effectively?

Ensure the "HTF Timeframe" input is significantly higher than your current chart timeframe (e.g., use a 4H bias for a 5-minute or 15-minute entry chart) to capture the dominant market direction.

What is the "Runner Target"?

The Runner Target is a dynamic take-profit level calculated using the Weekly ATR. Its distance changes automatically based on whether the trade aligns with the weekly and daily opening price bias.

How can I access ICT 369 Sniper MSS Indicator (HTF Bias)?

You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.