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InducementIDMAdvanced
A small, obvious level near a zone that tempts traders in early, so their stops become the liquidity that is taken before the real move.
Simplified illustration, not real market data.
What it means
In SMC, traders often wait for an inducement level to be swept before trusting a zone. The logic: if early traders got stopped out first, the real move is more likely to start.
How to spot it
- A minor swing just before price reaches an order block or gap.
Common mistakes
- Labelling every minor swing as inducement after the fact.
Related terms
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