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Rejection blockAdvanced
The wicks at a swing high or low, used as a level when price returns.
What it means
When a swing forms with long wicks, ICT marks the area from the body to the wick tips. A return into that area is the rejection block entry.
How to spot it
- Swing high or low with long wicks and small bodies.
Common mistakes
- Using it in the middle of a range instead of at a swing extreme.
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Education only, not financial advice. Definitions vary between teachers; these are ours, written for clarity.