In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, “Time Is Fractal” explains how market behavior repeats itself across every timeframe, from the 1-minute chart to the weekly structure.
This fractal nature allows traders to recognize recurring patterns, liquidity setups, displacement, and market structure shifts no matter which timeframe they study.
This visual breakdown illustrates how accumulation, manipulation, displacement, and expansion phases align across multiple timeframes to create predictable Smart Money cycles.
By understanding the fractal design of price action, traders gain clarity on directional bias, premium–discount levels, and internal vs. external liquidity targets, ultimately helping them time entries with greater precision and confidence.
This visual explains the full structure of the ICT Market Maker Buy Model, showcasing how price moves through accumulation, manipulation, and expansion phases.
It highlights key Smart Money Concepts such as Fair Value Gaps (FVG), Liquidity Pools, Displacement, PDH/PDL sweeps, Premium & Discount zones, and the overall PO3 framework.
By understanding this model, traders can clearly see how institutions accumulate positions, engineer liquidity, and drive price toward external targets like previous weekly highs. This chart serves as a practical map for anticipating directional bias, timing entries, and navigating market structure with confidence.
