ICT London Close Explained

What is London Close in ICT?

A time-of-day reference around the London market close, sometimes used to frame afternoon reversals or profit-taking.

Definition of London Close

The London closing period; exact clock time depends on the definition and daylight-saving calendar.

How to identify London Close

Mark London-session high/low and use a clearly defined local-time window; assess whether the day's objective has already been reached.

Bullish London Close example

after a London-session decline, price may reverse upward near the close.

Bearish London Close example

after a rally, price may turn lower.

London Close chart examples

Practical trading example

After London has delivered toward SSL, price stabilizes and reverses near the chosen London-close window; monitor for confirmation.

Common mistakes and important notes

London close is not a fixed reversal event. Time conversion and market-specific conventions matter.

Related ICT concepts

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