ICT Venom Trading Model 2025 — 90-Minute Liquidity Sweep Strategy with Examples
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The ICT Venom trading model is the latest trading strategy introduced by Michael Huddleston in April 2025.
This trading model is specifically designed for the US stock index futures — US100, US30 and US500.
The Venom model is an intraday trading strategy based on the liquidity sweep plus the time and price theory of ICT, and it may target 50 to 80 ticks per day.
In this guide I walk you through the ICT Venom trading model — the meaning of the name, the 90-minute window mechanic, the bullish and bearish setups, the BPR confirmation, the alternate session windows and the common mistakes traders make.
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What is the ICT Venom Trading Model?
The ICT Venom Trading Model gets its name from how price action “poisons” retail traders by triggering their stop orders, only to sharply reverse direction.
The ICT Venom model is a complete intraday trading model using a 90-minute window, and it acts the same way as the ICT AMD (Accumulation-Manipulation-Distribution) pattern. This guide focuses primarily on the New York opening Venom model.
While the regular stock market officially opens at 09:30 AM NY time, electronic trading begins at 08:00 AM.
The 90-minute window from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM creates a defined range of early price action.
Once the market opens at 09:30 AM, price often targets and sweeps the high or low of this initial range, collecting liquidity.
After this sweep, the market typically reverses and resumes movement in line with the prevailing trend.
You can see the visual representation of the ICT Venom model in the picture below.
Types of ICT Venom Model
Based on the bias of price, the Venom model has two types.
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(I) Bullish ICT Venom Trading Model
On a bullish day when regular trading begins at 09:30 AM, price typically sweeps the low of the 90-minute trading range and then reverses to the buy-side.
To trade the ICT Venom trading model in a bullish market, follow these steps.
Identify the Initial Range:
Monitor the price action from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM (New York time) — the electronic trading session.
Mark the highest high and lowest low of this 90-minute range.
Wait for the Regular Market Open:
The official US stock market opens at 09:30 AM NY time.
Hold off on taking trades until this session begins.
Watch for a Liquidity Sweep:
After the market opens, look for price to dip below the low of the 90-minute range.
This move is intended to trigger stop losses and gather sell-side liquidity.
Look for Imbalance (Fair Value Gap):
As price moves down to sweep the low, it should create an inefficiency or fair value gap (FVG).
Expect a Sharp Reversal (BPR):
Once the liquidity is taken and the FVG is formed, price often makes an aggressive, imbalanced move to the upside.
Price forms a fair value gap in this sharp reversal which is against the previous FVG, thus making an TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI (TIK) BPR.
This strong reversal is what gives the model its name — it strikes like a venomous mamba, quickly attacking and then retreating.
Look for the MSS or CISD:
In the reversal price move look for the Pergeseran Struktur Pasar TIK atau Change in the State of Delivery.
After the CISD or MSS to the upside you can execute a buy trade on retracement back to any Array PD.
Stop Loss:
Your stop loss in this case will be 10 to 20 ticks lower than the low marked at the liquidity sweep.
Take Profit:
Your initial profit target will be the high of the 90-minute trading range, and the next target can be the high of the previous day or week or any equal highs.
You can see the example of the ICT Venom trading strategy in the picture below.
(II) Bearish ICT Venom Trading Model
On a bearish day, when the regular trading session begins at 09:30 AM (New York time), price typically sweeps the high of the 90-minute trading range and then reverses to the sell-side.
To apply the ICT Venom strategy in a bearish scenario, follow these steps.
Identify the Initial Range:
Monitor the price action during the electronic trading session from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM (New York time).
Mark the highest high and lowest low of this 90-minute range.
Wait for the Regular Market Open:
The official US stock market opens at 09:30 AM NY time.
Avoid entering any trades before this time.
Watch for a Liquidity Sweep:
After 09:30 AM, observe if price moves above the high of the 90-minute range.
This sweep is designed to trigger buy-side stop losses, collecting liquidity from trapped retail buyers.
Look for Imbalance (Fair Value Gap):
As price moves up to sweep the high, it should leave behind an inefficiency, such as a fair value gap (FVG). Read the full ICT Fair Value Gap Explained Step by Step guide for the FVG basics.
Expect a Sharp Reversal (BPR):
Once the buy-side liquidity is collected and the FVG is formed, price often reverses aggressively to the downside.
Price forms a fair value gap in this sharp reversal which is against the previous FVG, thus making an TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI (TIK) BPR.
This sharp drop mimics the venomous strike of a mamba — quick, deceptive and deadly.
Look for MSS or CISD:
During the bearish reversal, watch for an Pergeseran Struktur Pasar TIK or a Change in the State of Delivery.
Once confirmed, you can enter a sell trade on the retracement to a PD array.
Stop Loss:
Your stop loss should be set 10 to 20 ticks above the high created during the liquidity sweep.
Take Profit:
The initial target is the low of the 90-minute range.
Further targets can include the previous day’s low, the weekly low or any equal lows below.
You can find an example of the ICT Venom strategy in a bearish context in the chart image below.
NOTE
(I) You may execute the trade on the formation of the BPR — in this way you get a smaller stop loss and a better risk-reward ratio.
But the BPR is initial confirmation and may fail many times — that is why the CISD or MSS confirmation is preferred.
(II) The ICT Venom model is not just about the New York session. It is fundamentally an intraday trading model based on a 90-minute window, and it acts like the Kekuatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) 3.
You can use it in different times. All times are according to New York local time.
- 01:30 AM to 03:00 AM (90-minute window)
- 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM (90-minute window)
- 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM (90-minute window)
Step-by-Step ICT Venom Trade Flow
This is the exact sequence I run when trading the ICT Venom model around the 09:30 NY open.
- Be at the screen by 08:00 AM NY. The 90-minute window starts at 08:00 and ends at 09:30.
- Mark the high and low of the 90-minute range. The boundaries set by 08:00 to 09:30 NY price action.
- Set the directional bias. Bullish day — expect a sweep of the range low. Bearish day — expect a sweep of the range high.
- Wait for 09:30 AM NY open. Do not enter trades before this time.
- Watch for the liquidity sweep. Below the range low (bullish day) or above the range high (bearish day).
- Verify the FVG formation. The sweep move should leave a fair value gap behind.
- Wait for the sharp reversal and BPR. Price reverses aggressively, forming a fair value gap in the opposite direction — together with the prior FVG this creates a Balanced Price Range.
- Wait for MSS or CISD. Confirmation of structural reversal on the lower timeframe.
- Enter on the retracement to a PD array. Buy at the PD array on a bullish setup; sell at the PD array on a bearish setup.
- Set the stop. 10 to 20 ticks beyond the swept low (bullish) or swept high (bearish).
- Take profit at the 90-minute range opposite extreme. First target — then extend to prior day high/low, weekly extremes or equal levels.
Best Markets for the ICT Venom Model
The ICT Venom model is specifically designed for US stock index futures.
- US100 / NQ (NASDAQ-100 futures) — the cleanest delivery on the 09:30 NY open Venom because of NASDAQ’s depth and tight spread.
- US30 / YM (Dow Jones futures) — slower-moving but very repeatable Venom signature on news days.
- US500 / ES (S&P 500 futures) — the standard reference and the most liquid US index for the 90-minute Venom window.
For traders in the United States who follow the CFTC FIFO and no-hedge rules, the Venom model is the most natural intraday system on NQ, YM and ES (CME Group). The 08:00 to 09:30 ET pre-market window plus the 09:30 NY open all sit inside US working hours, making this model especially time-efficient for US-based readers.
Common Mistakes Trading the ICT Venom Model
These are the recurring mistakes I see when traders first start trading the Venom model.
- Pre-positioning before 09:30 AM. The 09:30 open is the catalyst. Entries before the open front-run the setup.
- Trading the BPR alone. The BPR is the initial confirmation but it can fail. The CISD or MSS confirmation reduces false signals.
- Wrong instrument. The Venom model was designed for US index futures. Applying it to forex or commodities produces inconsistent results — the 09:30 NYSE open is the key catalyst.
- Stop too tight. Stops parked exactly at the swept low/high get hunted on the second test. The 10 to 20 tick buffer is non-negotiable.
- Closing at the BPR target. The BPR is the initial-target reference, but the 90-minute opposite extreme is the standard first target. Closing earlier leaves the larger move on the table.
- Forcing the model on a quiet day. If the 09:30 open does not produce a clean sweep within the first 30 minutes, the day is rangy. Sit out and wait for a different setup or a different 90-minute window (01:30 AM or 12:00 PM).
- Ignoring the alternate windows. The 01:30 AM and 12:00 PM 90-minute windows produce Venom setups too. Limiting yourself to only the 08:00 AM window misses two-thirds of the daily opportunities.
FAQs about the ICT Venom Trading Model
Brief answers to the questions readers ask most often about the Venom model.
What is the ICT Venom trading model?
The ICT Venom trading model is a 2025 intraday trading strategy by Michael Huddleston designed for US index futures. It uses a 90-minute window (08:00 to 09:30 AM NY local) and trades the liquidity sweep at the 09:30 NY open with FVG-and-BPR confirmation followed by an MSS or CISD entry.
Why is it called Venom?
Because price action “poisons” retail traders — it sweeps their stop orders below the range low (or above the range high) and then reverses sharply, like the strike of a venomous mamba.
What is the 90-minute window?
The primary 90-minute window is 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM New York local time — the electronic-trading session before the regular NYSE open. Two alternate windows are 01:30 AM to 03:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM NY local.
What instruments does the Venom model work on?
US stock index futures — US100 (NQ), US30 (YM) and US500 (ES). The model is specifically designed for these instruments because the 09:30 NYSE open is the critical catalyst.
How many ticks does the Venom model target?
50 to 80 ticks per day on US index futures.
Where do I enter a Venom trade?
After the 09:30 sweep + FVG + BPR sequence and an MSS or CISD confirmation, enter on the retracement back to a PD array (order block, fair value gap or breaker block).
Where is the stop loss on a Venom trade?
10 to 20 ticks below the sweep low (bullish setup) or above the sweep high (bearish setup).
Where is the take profit?
The opposite extreme of the 90-minute range as the initial target. Extended targets include the previous day’s high or low, the weekly extremes, or any equal highs/lows.
Can I trade the Venom on the BPR alone?
You can, with a smaller stop and better risk-reward, but the BPR can fail. Most traders prefer to wait for the CISD or MSS confirmation before entering.
Is the Venom related to Power of 3?
Yes — the Venom model acts like the ICT Power of 3 (Accumulation-Manipulation-Distribution). The 90-minute window is the accumulation, the sweep is the manipulation, and the reversal is the distribution.
Can I use the Venom outside the US session?
Yes — the 01:30 to 03:00 AM and 12:00 to 01:30 PM NY-local windows are alternate Venom windows. The 90-minute window is fundamental to the model; the 09:30 NY open is just the most reliable trigger.
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hello. can this strategy be applied to forex
No
Thanks for uploading this new concept, very helpful. Keep doing good work! 💯
Dear Ayub,
Do you personally have a trading room or so where we can see you trading live? I think I learn faster when I see it live. Thanks.
Yes I do have
But I do the live in my local language on youtube
what is your yt channel name
Trade Track
Thanks for the post been in my own world with trading but funny enough been using this same strategy , this definitely helps with my confluences took some notes and ready for the week ahead!
Una consulta rápida. En el vídeo tutorial de ICT recalca que el modelo venom. se aplica de principio con el BPR. y no vi que se usase el breaker block, entonces no sería un modelo 2022 y ya?
Hola Joel. El modelo Venom puede aplicarse con BPR como punto de entrada principal — eso es correcto en el video tutorial. Sin embargo, el breaker block es un componente complementario cuando el BPR no se forma claramente, especialmente en sesiones de baja volatilidad. No es exactamente el modelo 2022, pero comparte la misma estructura base con la diferencia de que Venom tiene reglas de tiempo más estrictas (mejor para intraday).
Bro Ayub, I have a very important question that I’m confused about regarding the A to B range:
Which time frame should I look at for the A to B range?
Should I use the higher time frame (HTF) or a middle time frame?
Where should the A to B range start and end?
Should it be from the Asian session high or low to the Pre-London high or low?
Does this depend on the market direction, or can I use a strong move from any session (like yesterday’s) to Asian close or Pre-London?
I’m confused here — sometimes there is a clear swing from Asian close to Pre-London, and other times not. What should I do in such cases?
If there’s no strong move during the Asian or Pre-London sessions, can I take the A to B range from a previous session (like yesterday) to Asian close or somewhere else?
What about the New York setup?
Should I use just one A to B range, or do I need to change it — for example, using London close to Pre-London movement?
And if I can’t find a clean A to B range, what should I do?
Thank you bro
Focus on the 3 perfect timeframes 15min 5 min and 1min.. shut out the extra noise like daily bias and just make your money for the day easy..
If the sweep poi of same day such as 90 minute range, asia high low then you should use 1m TF. If sweep poi is of previous day such as NY session, previous day high low then you should use 3m TF
yes 3M-5M
That isnt venom.
check at the ICT
Ayub Rana i know, it will be a bit weired but, its not Venom model , it is but not as ICT’s, Its a little bit Uncompleted , so provide actual knowledge, Good day good trading.
Hello Shoaeb!
Thank you fir pointing out.
I just noticed its our writer mistake and we will update it soon as a complete Venom.
Does this concept only works in a intraday situation? or we can also apply this concept when the price already took the previous day high/low?
Good question, Axel. The Venom Model is primarily an intraday setup, but it can also apply on the daily and 4-hour timeframes when the higher-timeframe bias is clear. After the previous day high or low has been taken, the model still works if your higher-timeframe bias is intact — the sweep itself is part of the setup. Just confirm with a lower-timeframe MSS or CISD before entering.
Probé la estrategia hoy con Eurusd.
Use el indicador de trading View.
Me dio un lindo Profit de 1:3.
Lo seguiré trabajando.
Muchas gracias por tremendo aporte
¡Excelente, Teddy! 1:3 con el Venom Model en EURUSD es justo el tipo de setup que el modelo busca. Sigue trabajándolo en el indicador y en demo antes de aumentar el tamaño. Mucho éxito.
So, can I use this on Gold and Nasdaq?
Hi Favour. Yes, the Venom Model works on Gold (XAUUSD) and Nasdaq (NQ/MNQ). The mechanics are the same — adjust your stop-loss and take-profit to the instrument’s tick size and volatility. Gold and NQ both move much faster than forex pairs, so plan your risk-to-reward accordingly.