ICT Implied Fair Value Gap Explained

What is Implied Fair Value Gap in ICT?

A less consistently standardized term used for an inferred inefficiency or a gap-like reference when a conventional FVG is not clearly present.

Definition of Implied Fair Value Gap

An implied price-delivery inefficiency inferred from candle structure; exact construction rules vary by educator.

How to identify Implied Fair Value Gap

Use only after adopting a specific published rule set; document candle boundaries and what qualifies as the implied gap.

Bullish Implied Fair Value Gap example

an inferred inefficiency during upward delivery may be watched for support on retracement.

Bearish Implied Fair Value Gap example

the inverse may be watched for resistance.

Implied Fair Value Gap chart examples

Practical trading example

If a teaching model defines an implied gap between specified candle bodies, mark that exact interval and test its response rather than improvising.

Common mistakes and important notes

The term is not uniformly defined across ICT teaching sources. This guide cannot claim one universal formula; verify the exact lesson/model.

Related ICT concepts

Part of Imbalances and Price Gaps. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.