ICT Insight™
❓ FAQ – IBDR (Market Environment) #
🔍 I can’t see the IBDR, what should I do? #
There are two possible reasons:
- The timeframe selected in the indicator is lower than your chart’s timeframe. For example, a 15m IBDR won’t show up on a 1h or 4h chart.
- The conditions to detect an IBDR aren’t met yet. Just wait until a new range is detected based on the selected sensitivity.
🔁 Why does the IBDR suddenly disappear? #
The IBDR is automatically removed when either its High or Low is taken by price. Once broken, the range is no longer valid.
🎛 What does the “Sensitivity” setting do? #
It adjusts how frequently and how strictly IBDRs are detected:
- High: more frequent, more reactive
- Medium: balanced
- Low: only the cleanest moves are detected (ideal for swing traders)
🔐 What does the “Lock” option do exactly? #
When Lock is enabled, the indicator will not draw a new IBDR until the current one is broken (by taking its High or Low).
If Lock is disabled, a new IBDR can appear even if the previous one is still active, as long as a valid new setup is detected.
⏱ Can I display multiple IBDRs on the same chart? #
Yes! Just add the Market Environment indicator multiple times, selecting a different timeframe for each one.
👉 Example: a 1h IBDR + a 15m IBDR.
👁️ Can I display a lower-timeframe IBDR on a higher-timeframe chart? #
No. An IBDR will only show up if your chart’s timeframe is equal to or lower than the IBDR’s timeframe.
👉 Example: a 15m IBDR won’t display on a 1h or 4h chart — only on 15m or lower.
📈 How should I use the Premium / Discount zones? #
- Premium zone (above 0.5): ideal area to look for shorts, but wait for confirmations (structure, SMT…)
- Discount zone (below 0.5): logical buy zone, also better with confirmation
🧠 What is the Equilibrium (0.5) used for? #
The 0.5 level is a balance point often used by institutions to return to break even or trigger a move.
It often acts as a pivot or reaction level.
🔔 Can I receive alerts? #
Yes, you can set alerts to be notified when:
- A new IBDR is formed
- The High or Low is broken
- A zone change occurs (from Premium to Discount or vice versa)