ICT Macros

The ICT Macros indicator highlights specific time periods throughout the trading day where price volatility is expected to increase according to Inner Circle Trader (ICT) concepts. It aims to help traders identify precise windows where algorithms are likely to seek liquidity or fill Fair Value Gaps (FVG).

Usage

The indicator can be used to visually track "Macro" windows across the London and New York sessions. These periods are often characterized by significant price expansion or reversals, providing traders with high-probability entry or exit windows.

• London Macros: Highlights intervals between 02:33 - 03:00 and 04:03 - 04:30 UTC-4.
• New York AM Macros: Focuses on the morning session windows: 08:50 - 09:10, 09:50 - 10:10, and 10:50 - 11:10 UTC-4.
• New York Lunch + PM Macros: Covers the midday and afternoon periods: 11:50 - 12:10, 13:10 - 13:40, and 15:15 - 15:45 UTC-4.

Traders can use these highlighted areas to look for specific price action setups, such as liquidity sweeps or displacement, occurring strictly within these time-bound brackets.

Details

The script executes by mapping specific UTC-4 timestamps (New York local time) onto the chart. It includes logic to adjust the precision of these highlights based on the active timeframe (e.g., 3m, 5m, 15m, 30m), ensuring that the visual boxes and lines align correctly with candle start and end times. The tool also includes a "Today Only" filter to keep charts clean by removing historical macro data.

Settings

General Settings

• Line Color: Customizes the color of the vertical boundary lines.
• Line Style: Choose between solid, dotted, or dashed lines.
• Line Width: Adjusts the thickness of the macro boundaries.
• Text Color: Sets the color for the macro labels.
• Text Size: Sets the font size for the labels (Tiny to Huge).

Session Options

• Show data only for the last 24 hours: When enabled, the script hides historical sessions to focus on current price action.

London/New York Options

• Show London/NY AM/NY PM Macros: Toggle switches to enable or disable specific macro categories.
• Background Color: Individual color pickers for each session type to differentiate between London and New York windows.

FAQ

How do I access ICT Macros?

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

What time zone does the indicator use?

The indicator is hardcoded to UTC-4 (New York Time) to align with standard ICT methodology, regardless of your local chart settings.

Why do the boxes look different on higher timeframes?

The script includes internal logic to round timestamps to the nearest candle boundary for timeframes like the 15m or 30m to ensure the visual overlays remain readable.