London close killzoneIntermediate
10:00 to 12:00 New York time (15:00 to 17:00 London time), when European traders close positions and the day's move often retraces.
What it means
As London traders take profit, the main move of the day can pause or reverse. ICT teaches it as a window for a retracement trade back into the day's range, not for new trends.
It overlaps with the end of the New York AM session, which is why the New York lunch hour (12:00 to 13:00) is often quiet.
How to spot it
- A pullback against the day's direction after 10:00 New York time.
Common mistakes
- Expecting a big trend move; this window is usually about retracements.
How WickCheck tests it
Between 10:00 and 12:00 New York time, wait for a liquidity sweep, then wait for a fair value gap. Enter on the FVG. Stop above the sweep. Target 1.5R.
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Asian, London and New York sessions and the ICT killzones, with exact times in New York and London time, daylight saving notes and test rules.
What it looks like on a real chart
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