Stop chasing breakouts. Start hunting liquidity. When you see the crowd euphoric about a new all-time high, smile, open your PDF checklist, and look for the trap. That is where the real "Top" lives. FAQ: Smart Money Concepts & Market Tops Q: Is SMC different from ICT (Inner Circle Trader)? A: SMC is derived from ICT concepts. For top detection, both use Liquidity Voids and Order Blocks. The terminology is interchangeable.
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[Click here to download your free PDF guide: "The Ultimate SMC Top Hunter Checklist" – Contains chart templates, Order Block identification exercises, and a daily trading log for reversals.] Stop chasing breakouts
A: No indicators. Use pure price action. However, a Volume Profile can help confirm distribution at the top. If price is at a high but volume is decreasing (divergence), a top is near. That is where the real "Top" lives