ICT Return to Order Block Explained

What is Return to Order Block in ICT?

A retracement back into a previously identified OB after price has moved away from it.

Definition of Return to Order Block

A revisit of the defined OB range; the return may be for mitigation, continuation or failure.

How to identify Return to Order Block

Validate the OB first; wait for price to revisit its range; assess reaction, structure and invalidation.

Bullish Return to Order Block example

price returns to a bullish OB after displacement and then rallies.

Bearish Return to Order Block example

price returns to a bearish OB and then declines.

Return to Order Block chart examples

Practical trading example

After a bullish break, price retraces into the last down-close candle range and forms a lower-timeframe bullish shift.

Common mistakes and important notes

A return does not guarantee mitigation or continuation. Avoid blind limit orders without a tested plan.

Related ICT concepts

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