What is Liquidity Raid in ICT?
A term commonly used for price reaching through a liquidity pool, often emphasizing the taking of stops before a move away.
Definition of Liquidity Raid
A directional run through a known high/low liquidity area; usage overlaps substantially with liquidity sweep.
How to identify Liquidity Raid
Identify the target pool before the move; note whether price runs it and whether subsequent candles show rejection or continuation.
Bullish Liquidity Raid example
a raid below sell-side liquidity precedes bullish repricing.
Bearish Liquidity Raid example
a raid above buy-side liquidity precedes bearish repricing.
Liquidity Raid chart examples
Practical trading example
Price trades above the Asian high during London, then rapidly returns below it and breaks a nearby low: a possible bearish raid narrative.
Common mistakes and important notes
Some educators distinguish a raid from a sweep; others use them interchangeably. State your own rule consistently.
Related ICT concepts
Part of Liquidity Concepts. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.
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