SMC Entry Models

Combining all SMC concepts into complete trading models for consistent entries.

The Standard SMC Entry


Components

1. HTF bias (trend direction)
2. POI (Point of Interest)
3. LTF confirmation
4. Entry trigger

Process

1. Identify HTF structure
2. Mark HTF POI (OB/FVG)
3. Wait for price to reach POI
4. Drop to LTF for entry
5. Look for CHOCH/BOS
6. Enter on LTF OB/FVG

Model 1: Liquidity Sweep Entry

Setup

1. Mark HTF liquidity (equal highs/lows)
2. Wait for liquidity sweep
3. Look for reversal structure
4. Enter on OB/FVG retest

Example (Long)

• Price sweeps below equal lows
• Creates bullish CHOCH on LTF
• Retraces to bullish OB
• Enter long, stop below sweep

Model 2: Order Block Entry

Setup

1. Identify HTF order block
2. Wait for price to return
3. Look for LTF confirmation
4. Enter within the OB

Confirmation Triggers

• LTF CHOCH
• LTF FVG formation
• Engulfing candle
• Pin bar rejection

Model 3: FVG Entry

Setup

1. Identify trend with BOS
2. Mark FVG after impulse
3. Wait for 50-100% fill
4. Enter with structure

Entry Refinement

• Use LTF for timing
• Look for OB within FVG
• Enter at CE (50%)

Model 4: Premium/Discount

Concept

• Draw fib from swing low to high
• 50% = equilibrium
• Above 50% = premium (sell zone)
• Below 50% = discount (buy zone)

Application

• Only buy in discount
• Only sell in premium
• Combine with POIs

Risk Management in SMC

Stop Placement

• Below/above the POI
• Beyond liquidity grab
• Account for spread

Position Sizing

• 1-2% risk per trade
• Calculate based on stop distance
• Never move stop to add risk

Take Profit Targets

• Next liquidity pool
• Opposite order block
• HTF swing point

Entry Checklist

Before Entry

• [ ] HTF trend identified
• [ ] HTF POI marked
• [ ] Price at POI
• [ ] LTF confirmation present
• [ ] R:R minimum 1:2
• [ ] Risk within limits

Entry Triggers

• [ ] LTF structure shift
• [ ] OB/FVG present
• [ ] Clean invalidation
• [ ] No major news pending

Common Mistakes

1. No HTF Context

• Always know the bigger picture
• Don't trade LTF in isolation

2. Entering Too Early

• Wait for LTF confirmation
• Don't predict, react

3. Wide Stops

• Refine entry with LTF
• Use OB/FVG edges

4. Fighting the Trend

• Only trade with HTF bias
• CHOCH needs confirmation

Practice Process

1. Mark HTF structure daily
2. Identify POIs before market opens
3. Set alerts at key levels
4. Wait for price to reach POI
5. Execute only A+ setups
6. Journal every trade