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ICT Discount Array Explained

What is Discount Array in ICT?

A PD array located in the lower half of a defined dealing range, often used as a location for bullish references.

Definition of Discount Array

A price-delivery reference below the range's 50% equilibrium.

How to identify Discount Array

Define the range and equilibrium; mark arrays below the midpoint; seek alignment with bullish context.

Bullish Discount Array example

price reacts from a discount bullish OB/FVG and expands higher.

Bearish Discount Array example

price trades through the discount array and continues lower.

Discount Array chart examples

Bullish ICT Discount Array chart example
Bullish Discount Array: Price reacts from a discount bullish OB/FVG and expands higher.
Bearish ICT Discount Array chart example
Bearish Discount Array: Price trades through the discount array and continues lower.

Practical trading example

After a sell-side sweep, price retraces into a discount bullish FVG; wait for a bullish structure trigger.

Common mistakes and important notes

Discount is relative to the chosen range, not proof that price is cheap in fundamental terms.

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