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BISI and SIBIAdvanced
ICT names for bullish (BISI) and bearish (SIBI) fair value gaps.
What it means
BISI = buyside imbalance, sellside inefficiency (a bullish FVG). SIBI = sellside imbalance, buyside inefficiency (a bearish FVG). Same pattern, different words.
How to spot it
- A bullish three-candle gap is a BISI, a bearish one a SIBI.
Common mistakes
- Thinking these are a different pattern from FVGs.
Related terms
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Education only, not financial advice. Definitions vary between teachers; these are ours, written for clarity.