2022 Model Calculator
Calculate ICT 2022 model parameters using market structure shift and FVG entries. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.
Reviewed by Daniel Agrici, Founder & Lead Developer
Formula
Entry = FVG Midpoint | SL = Swept Swing Point + Buffer | TP = Entry + (Risk x RRR)
The 2022 Model entry is placed at the midpoint of the FVG that formed during the MSS displacement. Stop loss is placed beyond the swept swing point (high for bearish, low for bullish). Take profit is calculated based on the desired risk-to-reward ratio.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Bearish 2022 Model on EUR/USD
Problem:Swing high: 1.1050, swing low: 1.0900. Price sweeps the high, MSS at 1.0980. Bearish FVG: 1.0950-1.0970. Calculate trade parameters at 3:1 RRR.
Solution:Swing Range = 1.1050 - 1.0900 = 0.0150 (150 pips)\nMSS Position = (1.0980 - 1.0900) / 0.0150 = 53.3%\nFVG Midpoint Entry = (1.0970 + 1.0950) / 2 = 1.0960\nStop Loss = 1.1050 + 0.0005 = 1.1055\nRisk = 1.1055 - 1.0960 = 0.0095 (95 pips)\nTP = 1.0960 - 0.0095 x 3 = 1.0675\nTarget 1 (Swing Low) = 1.0900
Result:Entry: 1.0960 | SL: 1.1055 | TP: 1.0675 | Risk: 95 pips | Reward: 285 pips (3:1)
Example 2: Bullish 2022 Model on GBP/USD
Problem:Swing low: 1.2500, swing high: 1.2650. Price sweeps low, MSS at 1.2530. Bullish FVG: 1.2520-1.2540. Calculate entry with 4:1 RRR.
Solution:Swing Range = 1.2650 - 1.2500 = 0.0150 (150 pips)\nMSS Position = (1.2530 - 1.2500) / 0.0150 = 20.0%\nFVG Midpoint Entry = (1.2540 + 1.2520) / 2 = 1.2530\nStop Loss = 1.2500 - 0.0005 = 1.2495\nRisk = 1.2530 - 1.2495 = 0.0035 (35 pips)\nTP = 1.2530 + 0.0035 x 4 = 1.2670\nTarget 1 (Swing High) = 1.2650
Result:Entry: 1.2530 | SL: 1.2495 | TP: 1.2670 | Risk: 35 pips | Reward: 140 pips (4:1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a market structure shift (MSS) in the 2022 Model?
A market structure shift is the breaking of a significant swing point that signals a potential change in trend direction. In a bearish 2022 Model setup, price first makes a new high (sweeping buy-side liquidity), then breaks below the most recent swing low, creating the MSS. This break confirms that institutional selling pressure has overcome buying pressure. In a bullish setup, price makes a new low (sweeping sell-side liquidity), then breaks above the recent swing high. The MSS level itself becomes an important reference point because price often returns to retest it before continuing in the new direction. The strength of the MSS is measured by the displacement and momentum of the candle that breaks the structure.
How do I identify the correct FVG for entry in the 2022 Model?
The correct FVG for a 2022 Model entry is the one that forms during the displacement candle that creates the market structure shift. This FVG represents the specific imbalance created by the institutional order flow that changed the market direction. For a bearish setup, look for the bearish FVG that forms as price breaks below the swing low. For a bullish setup, identify the bullish FVG during the break above the swing high. The FVG should ideally be within the premium zone (above 50 percent of the swing range) for bearish entries and within the discount zone (below 50 percent) for bullish entries. If multiple FVGs form during the displacement, the one closest to the MSS level is typically the most significant.
Where should I place my stop loss in the 2022 Model?
Stop loss placement in the 2022 Model follows a strict rule: it goes beyond the swing point that was swept before the market structure shift occurred. For a bearish setup, the stop loss is placed above the swing high that was swept (plus a small buffer of 3 to 10 pips depending on timeframe). For a bullish setup, the stop loss goes below the swing low that was swept. This placement is logical because if price returns and exceeds the swept level, the entire premise of the setup is invalidated, meaning the liquidity sweep did not lead to a genuine reversal. While this may result in a wider stop compared to placing it at the FVG boundary, it provides proper invalidation and avoids premature stop-outs.
What are the ideal timeframes for the 2022 Model?
The ICT 2022 Model works best on the 15-minute, 1-hour, and 4-hour charts for most traders. The 15-minute timeframe provides the most frequent setups and is ideal for intraday traders who can monitor charts during killzone sessions. The 1-hour timeframe offers a good balance between frequency and quality, producing setups that last several hours to a full day. The 4-hour chart generates fewer but higher quality setups for swing traders. Some advanced traders identify the setup on the 4-hour chart and then use the 5-minute or 15-minute chart to refine their entry within the FVG. The daily chart can also be used but produces very few setups per month. Charts below 5 minutes tend to produce unreliable MSS signals due to market noise.
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