Ict Master Setup Calculator
The ultimate ICT setup validator — input market structure, FVG, order blocks, and killzone timing to score trade probability using Inner Circle Trader
Reviewed by Daniel Agrici, Founder & Lead Developer
Formula
Score = (MS x 0.25) + (FVG x 0.15) + (OB x 0.20) + (KZ x 0.15) + (LS x 0.10) + (HTF x 0.15)
Where MS = Market Structure score, FVG = Fair Value Gap presence, OB = Order Block confluence, KZ = Killzone alignment, LS = Liquidity Sweep, HTF = Higher Timeframe alignment. Each component is scored 0-100 and weighted by its historical significance in ICT methodology.
Worked Examples
Example 1: High-Probability London Killzone Setup
Problem:You identify a bullish setup during London Open with clear market structure shift, a bullish FVG at entry, a strong order block (9/10), killzone alignment, liquidity sweep of Asian lows, and HTF daily bullish bias (9/10). Account: $25,000, risk: 1%, R:R = 3:1.
Solution:Market Structure: 9/10 = 90/100. FVG Present: Yes = 100/100. Order Block: 9/10 = 90/100. Killzone: Yes = 100/100. Liquidity Sweep: Yes = 100/100. HTF Alignment: 9/10 = 90/100. Weighted Score = (90 x 0.25) + (100 x 0.15) + (90 x 0.2) + (100 x 0.15) + (100 x 0.1) + (90 x 0.15) = 94.0. Risk = $250. Profit = $750. EV = $690.
Result:Grade: A+ | Probability: 94% | Risk: $250 | Reward: $750 | EV: $690/trade
Example 2: Moderate Setup Without Killzone or Liquidity Sweep
Problem:Bearish setup outside major killzones with decent structure (7/10), FVG present, moderate order block (6/10), no killzone alignment, no liquidity sweep, and HTF neutral (5/10). Account: $10,000, risk: 1%, R:R = 2:1.
Solution:Market Structure: 7/10 = 70/100. FVG: Yes = 100/100. Order Block: 6/10 = 60/100. Killzone: No = 30/100. Liquidity Sweep: No = 25/100. HTF: 5/10 = 50/100. Weighted Score = (70 x 0.25) + (100 x 0.15) + (60 x 0.2) + (30 x 0.15) + (25 x 0.1) + (50 x 0.15) = 59.0. Risk = $100. Profit = $200. EV = $77.
Result:Grade: D | Probability: 59% | Risk: $100 | Reward: $200 | EV: $77/trade
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICT Master Setup and how does it work in trading?
The ICT Master Setup is a comprehensive trade validation framework developed within the Inner Circle Trader methodology. It combines multiple confluence factors including market structure analysis, fair value gaps, order blocks, and killzone timing into a single probability assessment. Traders use this setup to determine whether a potential trade meets minimum quality standards before committing capital. The methodology emphasizes that high-probability trades require alignment across multiple timeframes and technical factors. By scoring each component individually and weighting them based on historical significance, the setup helps traders avoid low-quality entries that often result in losses.
What are Fair Value Gaps and why are they important in ICT trading?
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) are three-candle patterns where the wicks of the first and third candles do not overlap, creating an imbalance zone on the chart. These gaps represent areas where aggressive buying or selling occurred with insufficient opposing orders to fill all price levels. In ICT methodology, FVGs are considered high-probability zones where price is likely to return to rebalance the inefficiency. Bullish FVGs form during strong upward moves and act as support zones, while bearish FVGs form during downward moves and act as resistance. The presence of an FVG at your entry level significantly increases the probability of price reacting at that level.
How do ICT Killzones affect trade probability and timing?
ICT Killzones are specific time windows during the trading day when institutional order flow is most active and price movements are most directional. The main killzones include the London Open (2:00-5:00 AM EST), New York Open (7:00-10:00 AM EST), London Close (10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST), and Asian Range (8:00 PM-12:00 AM EST). Trading during these windows significantly increases the probability of catching large directional moves because institutional players execute their orders during these periods. The calculator assigns a substantial score boost when your trade aligns with a killzone because trades taken outside these windows statistically have lower completion rates and smaller moves.
What role do Order Blocks play in the ICT methodology?
Order Blocks are the last opposing candle before a significant move, representing zones where institutional traders placed their orders. A bullish order block is the last bearish candle before a strong rally, while a bearish order block is the last bullish candle before a sharp decline. These zones are important because institutions often return to these price levels to add to their positions or to fill remaining orders. When price returns to an order block, it frequently produces a strong reaction in the original direction. The quality of an order block depends on factors like the strength of the subsequent move, whether it caused a break of structure, and its alignment with higher timeframe levels.
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