Weekly Profile Calculator
Map weekly candle profiles and compare to ICT seasonal tendencies for bias confirmation. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.
Formula
Profile Type = f(Body/Range ratio, Wick ratios, Close position)
The weekly profile is classified based on the body-to-range ratio, upper and lower wick ratios, and where the close sits relative to the midpoint. Expansion profiles have body ratios above 60%. Rejection profiles have wick ratios above 40%. The equilibrium (midpoint) divides premium from discount zones.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Bullish Expansion Week - EURUSD
Problem: Analyze a weekly candle with Open: 1.0850, High: 1.0950, Low: 1.0820, Close: 1.0930. Previous week High: 1.0870, Low: 1.0750.
Solution: Range = 1.0950 - 1.0820 = 0.0130 (130 pips)\nBody = 1.0930 - 1.0850 = 0.0080 (80 pips)\nBody/Range ratio = 80/130 = 61.5%\nClose > Open: Bullish\nMidpoint = (1.0950 + 1.0820) / 2 = 1.0885\nClose 1.0930 > Midpoint 1.0885: Upper half close\nProfile: Bullish Expansion\nHigher High: Yes (1.0950 > 1.0870)\nWeek Structure: Higher High
Result: Bullish Expansion | 130 pip range | 61.5% body ratio | Higher High structure
Example 2: Rejection Top Week - GBPUSD
Problem: Weekly candle with Open: 1.2700, High: 1.2800, Low: 1.2650, Close: 1.2670. Previous week High: 1.2780, Low: 1.2620.
Solution: Range = 1.2800 - 1.2650 = 0.0150 (150 pips)\nBody = |1.2670 - 1.2700| = 0.0030 (30 pips)\nUpper wick = 1.2800 - 1.2700 = 0.0100 (100 pips)\nUpper wick ratio = 100/150 = 66.7%\nClose < Midpoint (1.2725): Lower half close\nProfile: Rejection Top\nLiquidity sweep of PWH (1.2800 > 1.2780)\nBearish bias for next week
Result: Rejection Top | 150 pip range | 66.7% upper wick | PWH swept - bearish bias
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a weekly profile in ICT trading methodology?
A weekly profile in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology refers to the analysis of how a weekly candlestick forms in terms of its open, high, low, and close relative to key price levels. The weekly profile reveals the dominant institutional activity during the trading week, whether institutions were accumulating, distributing, or repositioning. ICT teaches that weekly candles follow recurring patterns that can be classified into expansion, rejection, and consolidation profiles. By understanding which type of weekly profile is forming, traders can anticipate likely price behavior for the following week. The weekly profile is one of the higher timeframe tools used to establish directional bias before drilling down to daily and intraday setups.
What are the main types of weekly candle profiles?
The main weekly candle profiles include Bullish Expansion (large body, close near high), Bearish Expansion (large body, close near low), Rejection Top (long upper wick, close in lower half), Rejection Bottom (long lower wick, close in upper half), and Consolidation (small body, significant wicks both ways). Each profile type signals different institutional behavior. Expansion candles indicate strong directional conviction from smart money. Rejection candles suggest that institutional traders absorbed or reversed price at a key level. Consolidation candles indicate accumulation or distribution before a coming directional move. Traders use these classifications to align their bias with the dominant weekly flow.
How do ICT seasonal tendencies affect weekly profile analysis?
ICT seasonal tendencies are patterns that Michael Huddleston (ICT) identified where certain times of the year tend to produce predictable directional moves in specific currency pairs. For example, the US Dollar index tends to rally in certain quarters and decline in others, based on historical patterns driven by fiscal calendars, bond auction cycles, and institutional rebalancing. When a weekly profile aligns with the expected seasonal tendency, it provides additional confluence for trade direction. A bullish weekly expansion during a seasonally bullish period is more likely to continue than one against the seasonal trend. Traders compare the current weekly profile against the expected seasonal direction to gauge whether institutional flow confirms or contradicts the seasonal bias.
What is the significance of the weekly candle midpoint?
The weekly candle midpoint, also called the mean threshold or equilibrium, is the average of the weekly high and low. It serves as a key reference level because institutional traders view prices above the midpoint as premium (expensive) and below as discount (cheap). ICT teaches that smart money buys in discount zones and sells in premium zones. If the weekly close is above the midpoint, the market shows bullish bias. If below, bearish bias. The midpoint often acts as support or resistance during the following week, as traders reference it for continuation or reversal setups. The concept extends to monthly and daily candles as well, creating a hierarchy of premium and discount zones across timeframes.
How do you calculate premium and discount zones from the weekly range?
Premium and discount zones are calculated by dividing the weekly range into quadrants using the equilibrium (midpoint) as the center. The equilibrium equals (High + Low) / 2. The premium zone extends from the equilibrium to the high, and the discount zone extends from the low to the equilibrium. Some traders further divide these into sub-zones: the upper premium zone is the top quarter of the range (75-100%), and the lower discount zone is the bottom quarter (0-25%). ICT traders look to sell in the premium zone and buy in the discount zone, as these areas represent where smart money is likely placing orders. This concept aligns with the institutional practice of buying cheap assets and selling expensive ones.
How does the weekly profile relate to the daily bias?
The weekly profile provides the overarching directional bias that frames daily and intraday trading decisions. ICT teaches a top-down approach where the weekly candle direction sets the primary bias, and traders look for daily setups that align with this bias. If the weekly profile is bullish expansion, daily setups should favor longs. The weekly open price is particularly important because ICT observes that price tends to trade below the weekly open early in the week (creating a discount entry) before rallying in a bullish week, or above the weekly open before selling off in a bearish week. Understanding the weekly profile helps traders filter out daily setups that go against the higher timeframe institutional flow.