Inversion Fair Value Gaps (IFVGs) - A Deep Dive Trading GuideIntroduction
Inversion Fair Value Gaps (IFVGs) are an advanced price action concept rooted in Smart Money theory. Unlike standard Fair Value Gaps (FVGs), IFVGs consider the idea of price revisiting inefficiencies from an inverse perspective. When price "respects" a previously violated gap from the opposite side, it creates a powerful confluence for entries or exits.
This guide will cover:
- What an IFVG is
- How it differs from traditional FVGs
- Market context for IFVG setups
- How to trade them effectively
- Real chart examples for clarity
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What is an IFVG?
An Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG) occurs when price trades through a traditional Fair Value Gap and later returns to that area, but instead of continuing in the original direction, it uses the gap as a support or resistance from the other side.
Standard FVG vs. IFVG:
- FVG: Price creates a gap (imbalance), and we expect a return to the gap for mitigation.
- IFVG: Price violates the FVG, but instead of invalidation, it respects it from the other side.
Example Logic: A bullish FVG is formed -> price trades through it -> later, price revisits the FVG from below and uses it as resistance.
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Structure and Market Context
Understanding structure is key when trading IFVGs. Price must break structure convincingly through a Fair Value Gap. The gap then acts as an inversion zone for future reactions.
Ideal Market Conditions for IFVGs:
1. Market is trending or has recently had a strong impulsive move.
2. A Fair Value Gap is created and violated with displacement .
3. Price retraces back to the FVG from the opposite side .
4. The gap holds as support/resistance, indicating smart money has respected the zone.
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Types of IFVGs
1. Bullish IFVG: Price trades up through a bearish FVG and later uses it as support.
2. Bearish IFVG: Price trades down through a bullish FVG and later uses it as resistance.
Note: The best IFVGs are often aligned with Order Blocks, liquidity levels, or SMT divergences.
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How to Trade IFVGs
1. Identify a clear Fair Value Gap in a trending market.
2. Wait for price to break through the FVG with momentum .
3. Mark the original FVG zone on your chart.
4. Monitor for price to revisit the zone from the other side.
5. Look for reaction + market structure shift on lower timeframes.
6. Enter trade with a clear stop loss just beyond the IFVG.
Entry Confluences:
- SMT divergence
- Order Block inside or near the IFVG
- Breaker Blocks
- Time of day (e.g., NY open)
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Refined Entries & Risk Management
Once the IFVG is identified and price begins to react, refine entries using:
- Lower timeframe market structure shift
- Liquidity sweeps just before tapping the zone
- Candle closures showing rejection
Risk Management Tips:
- Set stop loss just beyond the IFVG opposite wick
- Use partials at 1:2 RR and scale out based on structure
- Don’t chase missed entries—wait for clean setups
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing IFVG with invalidated FVGs
- Trading them in low volume or choppy conditions
- Ignoring market context or structure shifts
- Blindly entering on first touch without confirmation
Tip: Let price prove the level—wait for reaction, not prediction.
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Final Thoughts
IFVGs are an advanced but powerful tool when used with precision. They highlight how Smart Money uses inefficiencies in both directions, and when combined with other concepts, they can form sniper-like entries.
Practice finding IFVGs on historical charts. Combine them with SMT divergences, OBs, and market structure, and soon you’ll start seeing the market through Smart Money eyes.
Happy Trading!
Ict
EUR_JPY SHORT FROM SUPPLY LEVEL|
✅EUR_JPY is set to retest a
Strong resistance level above
After trading in a local uptrend for some time
Which makes a bearish pullback a likely scenario
With the target being a local support below
SHORT🔥
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EUR_CHF SUPPORT AHEAD|LONG|
✅EUR_CHF is about to retest a key structure level of 0.9204
Which implies a high likelihood of a move up
As some market participants will be taking profit from short positions
While others will find this price level to be good for buying
So as usual we will have a chance to ride the wave of a bullish correction
LONG🚀
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EUR-USD Will Keep Growing! Buy!
Hello,Traders!
EUR-USD is trading in a
Strong uptrend and the pair
Made a strong bullish breakout
Of key horizontal level of 1.1245
Which is now a support and
As the breakout is confirmed
Which is only reinforces our
Bullish bias we will be
Expecting a further bullish
Move up towards the
Target of 1.1507
Buy!
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USD-CAD Swing Long! Buy!
Hello,Traders!
USD-CAD fell sharply to
Retest a horizontal support
Level of 1.3855 and as it is
A strong horizontal demand
Are we will be expecting a
Bullish correction on Monday
Buy!
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USD_JPY WILL FALL|SHORT|
✅USD_JPY is already making
A bearish pullback from the horizontal
Resistance of 144.500 while trading
In a downtrend so we are bearish
Biased and we will be expecting
A further bearish move down
SHORT🔥
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EUR-NZD Bullish Bias! Buy!
Hello,Traders!
EUR-NZD is approaching a
Wide horizontal support
Level of 1.9240 so as the
Pair is trading in a local
Uptrend we will be expecting
A local bullish rebound
After the pair retests the
Support on Monday
Buy!
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USOIL: Local Bearish Bias! Short!
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Today we will analyse USOIL together☺️
The in-trend continuation seems likely as the current long-term trend appears to be strong, and price is holding below a key level of 61.501 So a bearish continuation seems plausible, targeting the next low. We should enter on confirmation, and place a stop-loss beyond the recent swing level.
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NI225: Strong Growth Ahead! Long!
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Today we will analyse NI225 together☺️
The market is at an inflection zone and price has now reached an area around 33.585.58 where previous reversals or breakouts have occurred.And a price reaction that we are seeing on multiple timeframes here could signal the next move down so we can enter on confirmation, and target the next key level of 34.793.45.Stop-loss is recommended beyond the inflection zone.
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NG1!: Will Go Down! Short!
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Today we will analyse NG1! together☺️
The price is near a wide key level
and the pair is approaching a significant decision level of 3.540 Therefore, a strong bearish reaction here could determine the next move down.We will watch for a confirmation candle, and then target the next key level of 3.507..Recommend Stop-loss is beyond the current level.
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What I'm expecting on the new week open..This is basically what my gut is telling me that is going to happen on Monday's open based on technical factors thought by ICT and my own spin on it.
TLDW; It looks like we are just going to start going up with very little retracement at the start of the week.
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Weekly Market Analysis - 12th Apr 2025Here is another weekly market analysis!
The US Dollar has been tanking, but respecting the higher timeframe PD Arrays nicely.
I'm anticipating lower prices for it, and share my thoughts in the video in relation to other forex pairs.
Good luck out there next week!
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USD-JPY Risky Short! Sell!
Hello,Traders!
USD-JPY is trading in a
Downtrend and the pair
Is making a local pullback
But will soon hit a horizontal
Resistance level of 144.700
From where we will be
Expecting a further
Bearish move down
Sell!
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EUR_NZD LOCAL LONG|
✅EUR_NZD is going down
Now but a local horizontal
Support level is ahead at 1.9300
So after the retest a local
Bullish rebound is to be expected
LONG🚀
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EUR-GBP Bullish Bias! Buy!
Hello,Traders!
EUR-GBP is trading in a
Strong uptrend and the pair
Made a bullish breakout of
The key horizontal level
Of 0.8623 then surged
Further up and is now
Making a local bearish
Correction so we are
Bullish biased and after
The retest of the new
Support level we will be
Expecting a further
Bullish move up
Buy!
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NZD-USD Short From Resistance! Sell!
Hello,Traders!
NZD-USD is once again
About to retest a horizontal
Resistance level of 0.5840
Which is a strong supply
Area from where a local
Bearish pullback is to
Be expected
Sell!
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SILVER: The Market Is Looking Down! Short!
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The recent price action suggests a shift in mid-term momentum. A break below the current local range around 31.806 will confirm the new direction downwards with the target being the next key level of 31.490.and a reconvened placement of a stop-loss beyond the range.
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EURUSD: Strong Bullish Sentiment! Long!
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Today we will analyse EURUSD together☺️
The in-trend continuation seems likely as the current long-term trend appears to be strong, and price is holding above a key level of 1.13969 So a bullish continuation seems plausible, targeting the next high. We should enter on confirmation, and place a stop-loss beyond the recent swing level.
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GOLD: Bulls Are Winning! Long!
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Today we will analyse GOLD together☺️
The market is at an inflection zone and price has now reached an area around 3,233.80 where previous reversals or breakouts have occurred.And a price reaction that we are seeing on multiple timeframes here could signal the next move up so we can enter on confirmation, and target the next key level of 3,265.51.Stop-loss is recommended beyond the inflection zone.
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DAX: Next Move Is Up! Long!
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Today we will analyse DAX together☺️
The price is near a wide key level
and the pair is approaching a significant decision level of 20.353.80 Therefore, a strong bullish reaction here could determine the next move up.We will watch for a confirmation candle, and then target the next key level of 21.097.51.Recommend Stop-loss is beyond the current level.
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GBP/USD at a Crossroads: Imminent Breakout or Bull Trap?The weekly chart of GBP/USD shows a strong recovery following the late-April correction, which brought the price down to a key demand zone between 1.2550 and 1.2600. The bounce was sharp and decisive, but the pair is now facing resistance between 1.3000 and 1.3150 — a previously sold area marked by a visible supply block in red.
The current weekly candle reflects a bullish reaction, but the overall structure suggests a potential exhaustion zone for upward momentum. Price action reveals a series of lower highs in the short term, and while the RSI is bouncing, it remains far from overbought, hinting that this move may be just a technical rebound.
From a trading perspective, a confirmed weakness around the 1.3000–1.3150 zone could offer short opportunities with an initial target near 1.2700 and, if extended, down to 1.2550 — a key dynamic support area. On the flip side, a clean breakout above 1.3150 with strong volume and a weekly close would open the door for a new bullish leg toward 1.3300–1.3400.
Conclusion: GBP/USD is currently at a critical juncture. The next directional move will depend on how price reacts to this resistance zone: a confirmed rejection could trigger renewed selling pressure, while a confirmed breakout may reignite the bullish trend.
NIFTY Futures | Liquidity Sweep + Bullish Structure Shift NIFTY Futures (15min) – Technical Analysis using SMC | ICT | Price Action
1. Price took liquidity below 22,405, sweeping sell-side stops — a common smart money move
before reversing.
2. A clear market structure shift occurred as price broke previous swing highs after the liquidity
grab.
3. Price is currently reacting from a bullish order block between 22,440 – 22,480, showing signs
of accumulation.
4. The entry aligns with ICT’s Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) zone near the 61.8% Fibonacci
retracement level.
5. Price was consolidating in a tight range (5min) and has now started breaking out to the
upside.
6. There is a visible imbalance / fair value gaps between 22,760 – 22,920 that price may look to
fill.
7. Immediate targets are:
- 22,760 (start of imbalance)
- 22,920 (buy-side liquidity above recent highs)
- 23,250 (clean inefficiency zone)
- 23,310 (major resistance / previous high)
8. The setup becomes invalid if price breaks and closes below 22,405 — that’s the stop-loss level.
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