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ICT concepts, NQ trading strategy, and deep-dives from the LSTrades team. Written for traders who want to understand the why behind every setup.
Apr 14–15 MNQ Trade Recap: Two Longs, One London Session, One Lesson
Two MNQ long trades across two sessions — one London, one NY AM. Both hit 3:1. Here's the exact decision chain: CISD identification, iFVG entry, and why the stop size didn't matter.
How to Grade Trade Setups: The A / A+ / A++ Framework
Not all valid setups are equally strong. The LSTrades grading system scores every NQ signal based on confluence — here's what each grade means, what earns it, and how to use it.
NQ Futures Session Times: When to Trade NAS100
Not all hours are equal on NQ. Here's a breakdown of every futures session, why the NY AM window produces the best setups, and how session timing shapes the LSTrades signal system.
What Is CISD in ICT Trading? (Change in State of Delivery Explained)
CISD — Change in State of Delivery — confirms when price has shifted direction at a structural level. Here's what it means, how to spot it on NQ charts, and why LSTrades uses it as a confluence factor.
What Is an iFVG? The Entry Signal Behind Every LSTrades Alert
The inverted Fair Value Gap is the single entry mechanism in Lewis's NQ methodology. Here's what it is, why it works, and how it combines with a liquidity sweep to produce a high-probability signal.
What Is a Liquidity Sweep? (And Why It Matters for NQ Traders)
Liquidity sweeps are the engine behind most high-probability NQ setups. Here's what they are, how to spot them, and why LSTrades uses them as the first gate for every signal.
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