FVG Reclaim
Trade the reclaim of a fair value gap after a displacement move, aligned with higher timeframe structure.
Best use case
Structured execution model with clear invalidation and checklist-driven entries.
Main failure mode
Forcing entries before confirmation or tagging trades that do not fully match the setup.
Journal focus
Track confirmation quality, rule adherence, and invalidation respect on every execution.
Execution actions
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How to use this guide
Use Setup and Entry rules before risk is on. If they are not present, skip the trade.
Treat Invalidation as a hard quality filter. It protects sample size quality more than confidence does.
Tag every valid trade with the same strategy so analytics reflects actual execution performance.
Execution framework
Operational sequence for this setup
Read this in order. The goal is consistency: define the setup, confirm the entry, place risk clearly, and respect invalidation before journaling the result.
Setup
Rules to validate before moving to the next step.
- Mark the most recent impulsive move that clearly breaks short-term structure.
- Identify the fair value gap formed by the displacement candle sequence.
- Bias must align with higher timeframe direction or session context.
- Wait for price to rotate back into the gap instead of chasing the breakout.
Entry
Rules to validate before moving to the next step.
- Enter only after a reclaim signal inside or just beyond the FVG boundary.
- Use lower timeframe confirmation such as a micro BOS or strong rejection wick.
- Avoid entries when reclaim happens during low-liquidity drift with weak volume.
Stop Loss
Rules to validate before moving to the next step.
- Place stop beyond the opposite side of the FVG plus a volatility buffer.
- If reclaim trigger has a clear swing point, stop can be placed beyond that swing.
- Do not move stop wider after entry unless the whole setup is revalidated.
Take Profit
Rules to validate before moving to the next step.
- First target is nearest liquidity pool or prior swing high/low.
- Second target can be an external liquidity level in trend direction.
- Scale partials at 1R and trail remainder under/over structure.
Invalidation
Rules to validate before moving to the next step.
- Full close back through the gap against your direction invalidates setup.
- Loss of higher timeframe bias before entry invalidates trade plan.
- Repeated failed reclaim attempts with no displacement invalidate edge.
Risk and behavior
Controls that keep the setup executable
Risk management rules
Risk fixed percentage per trade regardless of confidence.
Skip setup if required stop size breaks maximum allowed risk or RR profile.
Limit correlated positions when multiple pairs show same pattern.
Common mistakes
Entering first touch of FVG without reclaim confirmation.
Ignoring macro session timing and taking random intraday gaps.
Using too tight stop inside noisy microstructure.
Pre-trade checklist
Checklist before any entry
Use this to preserve sample quality. If the checklist fails, the trade should not be tagged as this strategy.
Is HTF bias aligned?
Is displacement clear and recent?
Is reclaim confirmed, not assumed?
Is stop placement logical and fixed?
Is target at meaningful liquidity?
Reference sections
Full written rules for journaling and review
Setup
- Mark the most recent impulsive move that clearly breaks short-term structure.
- Identify the fair value gap formed by the displacement candle sequence.
- Bias must align with higher timeframe direction or session context.
- Wait for price to rotate back into the gap instead of chasing the breakout.
Entry
- Enter only after a reclaim signal inside or just beyond the FVG boundary.
- Use lower timeframe confirmation such as a micro BOS or strong rejection wick.
- Avoid entries when reclaim happens during low-liquidity drift with weak volume.
Stop Loss
- Place stop beyond the opposite side of the FVG plus a volatility buffer.
- If reclaim trigger has a clear swing point, stop can be placed beyond that swing.
- Do not move stop wider after entry unless the whole setup is revalidated.
Take Profit
- First target is nearest liquidity pool or prior swing high/low.
- Second target can be an external liquidity level in trend direction.
- Scale partials at 1R and trail remainder under/over structure.
Invalidation
- Full close back through the gap against your direction invalidates setup.
- Loss of higher timeframe bias before entry invalidates trade plan.
- Repeated failed reclaim attempts with no displacement invalidate edge.
Risk Management
- Risk fixed percentage per trade regardless of confidence.
- Skip setup if required stop size breaks maximum allowed risk or RR profile.
- Limit correlated positions when multiple pairs show same pattern.
Common Mistakes
- Entering first touch of FVG without reclaim confirmation.
- Ignoring macro session timing and taking random intraday gaps.
- Using too tight stop inside noisy microstructure.
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