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  • #1
  • First Post: Edited 11:27pm Jul 19, 2025 5:14am | Edited 11:27pm
Hello everyone! Here you can discuss IB trading strategy. I'm adding the indicators and it's info you can use for free.
If you needed new levels or any adjustment feel free to send DM or post here.
Update:
Levels the Key Zone indicator marks:

 

  1. Previous Day High (PDH) - Highest price of the previous trading day.
  2. Previous Day Low (PDL) - Lowest price of the previous trading day.
  3. Previous Day Mid (PDM) - Midpoint between the previous day's high and low.
  4. Previous Week High (PWH) - Highest price of the previous trading week.
  5. Previous Week Low (PWL) - Lowest price of the previous trading week.
  6. Previous Week Mid (PWM) - Midpoint between the previous week's high and low.
  7. Previous Month High (PMH) - Highest price of the previous trading month.
  8. Previous Month Low (PML) - Lowest price of the previous trading month.
  9. Previous Month Mid (PMM) - Midpoint between the previous month's high and low.
  10. Previous Year High (PYH) - Highest price of the previous trading year.
  11. Previous Year Low (PYL) - Lowest price of the previous trading year.
  12. Previous Year Mid (PYM) - Midpoint between the previous year's high and low.
  13. Previous New York End Zone High (US_END_H) - Highest price during the last 6 hours (18:00–23:59) of the previous trading day.
  14. Previous New York End Zone Low (US_END_L) - Lowest price during the last 6 hours (18:00–23:59) of the previous trading day.
  15. Previous New York End Zone Mid (US_END_M) - Midpoint between the New York End Zone high and low.
  16. Weekly High Benchmark (WBH) - Tracks highest price from Monday and Tuesday of the current week, displayed from Wednesday to Friday.
  17. Weekly Low Benchmark (WBL) - Tracks lowest price from Monday and Tuesday of the current week, displayed from Wednesday to Friday.
  18. Weekly Mid Benchmark (WBM) - Midpoint between the weekly benchmark high and low.
  19. Monthly High Benchmark (MBH) - Tracks highest price from either the first two trading days or up to the second Friday of the current month.
  20. Monthly Low Benchmark (MBL) - Tracks lowest price from either the first two trading days or up to the second Friday of the current month.
  21. Monthly Mid Benchmark (MBM) - Midpoint between the monthly benchmark high and low.
  22. Yearly High Benchmark (YBH) - Tracks highest price from January and February of the current year.
  23. Yearly Low Benchmark (YBL) - Tracks lowest price from January and February of the current year.
  24. Yearly Mid Benchmark (YBM) - Midpoint between the yearly benchmark high and low.
  25. High of the Day (HOD) - Highest price during the Asian session (01:00–09:59).
  26. Low of the Day (LOD) - Lowest price during the Asian session (01:00–09:59).
  27. Mid of the Day (MOD) - Midpoint between the high and low of the Asian session.
  28. Asia Kill Zone High (AKZ_H) - Highest price during the Asia Kill Zone (03:00–07:00).
  29. Asia Kill Zone Low (AKZ_L) - Lowest price during the Asia Kill Zone (03:00–07:00).
  30. Asia Kill Zone Mid (AKZ_M) - Midpoint between the Asia Kill Zone high and low.
  31. Weekly Open (WeekOpen) - Opening price of the current weekly candle.
  32. Today’s Open (DayOpen) - Opening price of the current daily candle.
  33. Monthly Open (MonthOpen) - Opening price of the current monthly candle.
  34. Yearly Open (YearOpen) - Opening price of the first monthly candle of the current year.

Additionally, the indicator draws vertical lines to mark specific times:

  1. Asia Kill Zone Start (03:00)
  2. Asia Kill Zone End (07:00)
  3. London Open (10:00)
  4. New York Open (15:00)
  5. New York End Zone Start (18:00)

All times are GMT+3 (usual server time) change if your server time is different. Also times should be updated manually for for vertical lines with daylight saving changes.

Added Custom EMA indicator with 4 periods which is customizable.
Good Luck!

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  • #2
  • Jul 19, 2025 8:06am Jul 19, 2025 8:06am
Quoting Vlad28
Hello everyone! Here you can discuss IB trading strategy. I'm adding the indicators and it's info you can use for free. If you needed new levels or any adjustment feel free to send DM or post here. Good Luck! {file} {file} {image}

hi @Vlad28



Very well thought out and documented pdf.

I just put together my chart according to the pdf.

Will make corrections and fine-tuned when market is open Monday.



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  • #3
  • Jul 19, 2025 8:40am Jul 19, 2025 8:40am
Quoting emmanuel7788
{quote} hi @Vlad28 Very well thought out and documented pdf. I just put together my chart according to the pdf. Will make corrections and fine-tuned when market is open Monday. {image} ...
Thank you. Consider using those key levels too. I tried to make the indicator for MT4 but it didn't work same as MT5 and I didn't try again.
  • #4
  • Jul 19, 2025 12:01pm Jul 19, 2025 12:01pm
Quoting Vlad28
{quote} Thank you. Consider using those key levels too. I tried to make the indicator for MT4 but it didn't work same as MT5 and I didn't try again.
Chart gets quite busy
GMT+3 for AKZ at 03:00–07:00 is clear but what to you consider GMT +3 for Previous US start 15:00 ? end time ?

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  • #5
  • Jul 19, 2025 3:22pm Jul 19, 2025 3:22pm
Quoting Mandariin
{quote} Chart gets quite busy GMT+3 for AKZ at 03:00–07:00 is clear but what to you consider GMT +3 for Previous US start 15:00 ? end time ? {image}
If you truly are interested, it's easy to find MissD profile, read all her posts, that is what the method / system is based on.

This may be the answer about the times, which were a major contention when she was posting.

https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/...3#post15139163

Good Luck
It takes a lot for me to IGNORE you, but you can try.
  • #6
  • Jul 19, 2025 4:11pm Jul 19, 2025 4:11pm
Quoting Vlad28
Hello everyone! Here you can discuss IB trading strategy. I'm adding the indicators and it's info you can use for free. If you needed new levels or any adjustment feel free to send DM or post here. Good Luck! {file} {file} {image}
Hi Vlad

Just offering some advice... MissD was/is a scammer and it was apparent from the get go to those that have been around the markets and these
forums any length of time... So my question is why take a system from a scammer ? She/He would not be scamming if her/his system was worth anything.

Initial Balance in Gold is 820am-920am NYT.. THATS IT and that is valid for 24 hours until the next day.. It's when the most volume comes into the market and its
where daily value discovery begins and ends the next morning. Yes Gold is a global commodity that has fair volume outside of NY but Initial Balance is at
820 as it pertains to daytraders. ( excluding weekly monthly yearly IB's )

Dont mean to offend,,, just trying to help as this place, FF, can take traders down rabbit hole after rabbit hole chasing systems and indicators when in all reality
the method is nothing without being able to execute it religiously every single day.

Just my 2cents

Cheers
Blue
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  • #7
  • Jul 19, 2025 4:15pm Jul 19, 2025 4:15pm
Quoting Mandariin
{quote} Chart gets quite busy GMT+3 for AKZ at 03:00–07:00 is clear but what to you consider GMT +3 for Previous US start 15:00 ? end time ? {image}
You basically watch for a break or rejection for all the levels. for fibo levels it usually reacts from 78.6 and 61.8 if there are any key levels there.
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  • #8
  • Jul 19, 2025 4:24pm Jul 19, 2025 4:24pm
Quoting bluesteele
{quote} Hi Vlad Just offering some advice... MissD was/is a scammer and it was apparent from the get go to those that have been around the markets and these forums any length of time... So my question is why take a system from a scammer ? She/He would not be scamming if her/his system was worth anything. Initial Balance in Gold is 820am-920am NYT.. THATS IT and that is valid for 24 hours until the next day.. It's when the most volume comes into the market and its where daily value discovery begins and ends the next morning. Yes Gold is a global...
she was and is scammer! but this method and strategy known for long before she showed up! I don't know why she done that, maybe below up a few account and didn't respect her own rules and needed more money, I honestly don't know! but in my practices and watching these levels it works if you learn and practice it.
Also I'm not offended I'm just sharing what I have and made based on that group and what I learn
No one jumps in to new strategy! so do your own research before using it!
  • #9
  • Jul 19, 2025 4:29pm Jul 19, 2025 4:29pm
Quoting Vlad28
{quote} she was and is scammer! but this method and strategy known for long before she showed up! I don't know why she done that, maybe below up a few account and didn't respect her own rules and needed more money, I honestly don't know! but in my practices and watching these levels it works if you learn and practice it. Also I'm not offended I'm just sharing what I have and made based on that group and what I learn No one jumps in to new strategy! so do your own research before using it!

Cheers Vlad All the best to you !
Master your Mind,,,Master the Market
  • #10
  • Jul 19, 2025 5:10pm Jul 19, 2025 5:10pm
Quoting Erebus
{quote} If you truly are interested, it's easy to find MissD profile, read all her posts, that is what the method / system is based on. This may be the answer about the times, which were a major contention when she was posting. https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/...3#post15139163 Good Luck
Someone copy paste before she deletes..
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  • #11
  • Jul 19, 2025 10:21pm Jul 19, 2025 10:21pm
Quoting fleps
{quote} Someone copy paste before she deletes..
No need, it explained in PDF. It work same as AKZ and it's only valid until AKZ levels establish. and like all other levels should look for break or rejection from these levels. usually a pin bar and engulfing will form in M5 or M15 when it's going to reject a level. here is the picture for example. rejection of weekly open M15 for early position (higher risk) can use M5
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  • #12
  • Jul 19, 2025 11:09pm Jul 19, 2025 11:09pm
Added a custom EMA indicator with 4 levels to first post to avoid using 4 MA indicator on chart. If you don't want to use all periods just set their colors to none.
  • #13
  • Jul 20, 2025 10:50am Jul 20, 2025 10:50am
Quoting Vlad28
{quote} she was and is scammer! but this method and strategy known for long before she showed up! I don't know why she done that, maybe below up a few account and didn't respect her own rules and needed more money, I honestly don't know! but in my practices and watching these levels it works if you learn and practice it. Also I'm not offended I'm just sharing what I have and made based on that group and what I learn No one jumps in to new strategy! so do your own research before using it!
Dear Vlad28,

Greetings of the day ! Congratulations on the indicator!

You and I have been in the same group where MissD was coaching us with the levels. At no point in that group did she ever ask anyone of us to make any kind of payment. From what i know she has been selfless. Am sure all the others in that group , would say the same.
How did she employ you to make this indicator?
I remember her mentioning that there were previous her students who did make such indicators as part of their study and working ease and presented it to her.
Can you share some evidence to prove your claim ?
  • #14
  • Jul 20, 2025 11:33am Jul 20, 2025 11:33am
Quoting Gmom3155
{quote} Dear Vlad28, Greetings of the day ! Congratulations on the indicator! You and I have been in the same group where MissD was coaching us with the levels. At no point in that group did she ever ask anyone of us to make any kind of payment. From what i know she has been selfless. Am sure all the others in that group , would say the same. How did she employ you to make this indicator? I remember her mentioning that there were previous her students who did make such indicators as part of their study and working ease and presented it to her. Can...
already answered this in here
https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/...7#post15318517
and here:
https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/...9#post15318519

you still haven't give me your name or username there?!
  • #15
  • Jul 20, 2025 8:35pm Jul 20, 2025 8:35pm
Quoting Gmom3155
{quote} Dear Vlad28, Greetings of the day ! Congratulations on the indicator! You and I have been in the same group where MissD was coaching us with the levels. At no point in that group did she ever ask anyone of us to make any kind of payment. From what i know she has been selfless. Am sure all the others in that group , would say the same. How did she employ you to make this indicator? I remember her mentioning that there were previous her students who did make such indicators as part of their study and working ease and presented it to her. Can...
https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/...7#post15318567
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  • #16
  • Jul 20, 2025 9:05pm Jul 20, 2025 9:05pm
Mt4 indicator

Might help someone, works on my build, adjust times and colours to suit.
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  • #17
  • Jul 21, 2025 1:57am Jul 21, 2025 1:57am
Looking for pullback long from yesterday high - Asia high zone.
Target RN 75 - last weeks high zone.
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  • #18
  • Jul 21, 2025 7:07am Jul 21, 2025 7:07am
Quoting Mandariin
Looking for pullback long from yesterday high - Asia high zone. Target RN 75 - last weeks high zone.{image}
Result

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  • #19
  • Jul 22, 2025 2:09am Jul 22, 2025 2:09am
If we don't turn up from Asian low with current or next 15m close
Then I look long from last weeks high - last month mid level zone.

If Asian low hold I take long already from here

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  • #20
  • Jul 22, 2025 7:30am Jul 22, 2025 7:30am
Quoting Mandariin
If we don't turn up from Asian low with current or next 15m close Then I look long from last weeks high - last month mid level zone. If Asian low hold I take long already from here {image}
Asia low held, target reached

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It seems I am slow Rest of people already understood that just a revenge and point to post in this thread.
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