ICT Mitigation Block (MB) Explained

What is Mitigation Block in ICT?

A price-action reference associated with a prior swing/failed push where price returns to mitigate opposing orders before continuing; definitions vary by ICT lesson.

Definition of Mitigation Block

A block identified around the candle/price area associated with a failed attempt to continue beyond a swing, followed by a structural response.

How to identify Mitigation Block

Map the swing failure and subsequent structure break; use the exact candle-selection convention from the lesson being followed.

Bullish Mitigation Block example

after a lower low fails to extend and price breaks an intervening high, the relevant bullish mitigation area may support a retracement.

Bearish Mitigation Block example

a higher high fails and price breaks a low; the mitigation area may resist a retest.

Mitigation Block chart examples

Practical trading example

Price makes a marginal lower low, then displaces above an internal high; identify the relevant bearish candle area as a candidate bullish mitigation block.

Common mistakes and important notes

ICT educators use differing descriptions. Do not conflate it automatically with an OB or breaker; verify exact model rules.

Related ICT concepts

Part of Order Blocks and PD Arrays. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.