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Concept 78 · Category F

ICT Asian Range Explained

What is Asian Range in ICT?

The high-low range formed during a chosen Asian trading-session window, often used as an intraday liquidity reference.

Definition of Asian Range

The highest and lowest prices traded during a defined Asian session interval.

How to identify Asian Range

Choose and record the exact session times in the instrument's relevant time zone; plot high/low after the range completes.

Bullish Asian Range example

price runs below the Asian low then rallies through the range.

Bearish Asian Range example

price runs above the Asian high then declines through the range.

Asian Range chart examples

Bullish ICT Asian Range chart example
Bullish Asian Range: Price runs below the Asian low then rallies through the range.
Bearish ICT Asian Range chart example
Bearish Asian Range: Price runs above the Asian high then declines through the range.

Practical trading example

Mark Asian high/low before London; observe whether London raids one side and delivers toward the other.

Common mistakes and important notes

There is no single universal Asian-session window for all instruments. Account for DST and broker time.

Related ICT concepts

Part of Time and Trading Sessions. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.

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