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Inversion fair value gapIFVGAdvanced
A fair value gap that price closes straight through, after which traders expect it to act as support or resistance from the other side.
Simplified illustration, not real market data.
What it means
If a bullish FVG fails and price closes below it, the same zone becomes a bearish inversion gap. Traders then look to sell when price comes back up into it.
How to spot it
- Mark an FVG.
- Wait for a full candle close beyond its far edge.
- Watch for a retest from the other side.
Common mistakes
- Calling a gap inverted on a wick instead of a close.
Related terms
Fair value gapA three-candle pattern where the wicks of the first and third candle do not over…Breaker blockAn order block that failed: price broke through it after a liquidity sweep, and …
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