Power Of 3 ICT 01 AMD ICT & SMC Accumulations

The Power Of 3 ICT 01 AMD ICT & SMC Accumulations indicator provides a structured visual framework for analyzing daily market activity based on the "Power of 3" (PO3) concept. It automatically identifies and highlights three distinct phases—Accumulation, Manipulation, and Distribution—to help traders align their strategies with institutional market movements and liquidity cycles.

Usage

The indicator is designed to help traders navigate the daily cycle by categorizing time segments into specific behavioral phases:

Accumulation Phase (Default: 19:00 - 01:00 EST)

During this phase, institutional traders typically build positions within a tight range. The indicator marks this area to show where orders are being clustered during low-volatility hours. Traders often use this range as a baseline for the day's expected volatility.

Manipulation Phase (Default: 01:00 - 07:00 EST)

This phase often involves price moving against the true intended direction of the day. The tool highlights these false breakouts and liquidity grabs, which are designed to trap retail traders. By visualizing this phase, traders can look for price spikes beyond the accumulation range that quickly reverse, signaling potential high-probability entries.

Distribution Phase (Default: 07:00 - 13:00 EST)

The Distribution phase represents the primary directional move of the day as institutions expand their positions. The indicator highlights this period to help traders identify the trend and enter positions that align with the broader daily sentiment.

Details

The indicator utilizes time-based price action principles popularized by ICT. It tracks the high and low of specific sessions in real-time, dynamically updating boxes on the chart.

• Logic: The script monitors the active session status based on the "America/New_York" timezone.
• Visuals: Each phase is color-coded with a shaded box and a label for easy identification.
• Alerts: The script includes built-in alert triggers when price crosses above or below the established highs and lows of the current active phase.

Settings

Accumulation

• Show Accumulation: Toggles the visibility of the Accumulation phase boxes.
• Session: Sets the time range for the Accumulation phase (Default: 19:00-01:00 EST).
• Color: Adjusts the color and transparency for the Accumulation box.

Manipulation

• Show Manipulation: Toggles the visibility of the Manipulation phase boxes.
• Session: Sets the time range for the Manipulation phase (Default: 01:00-07:00 EST).
• Color: Adjusts the color and transparency for the Manipulation box.

Distribution

• Show Distribution: Toggles the visibility of the Distribution phase boxes.
• Session: Sets the time range for the Distribution phase (Default: 07:00-13:00 EST).
• Color: Adjusts the color and transparency for the Distribution box.

FAQ

How do I interpret the boxes?

The boxes represent the price range established during specific time windows. Typically, price staying within a box suggests range-bound activity, while a move out of a box during the Manipulation or Distribution phases suggests a shift in market intent.

Can I change the timezones?

Yes, while the sessions default to New York time (EST), you can adjust the session input strings in the settings menu to match your preferred trading hours or local timezone offsets.

How can I access Power Of 3 ICT 01?

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