ICT PD Array – Key to Trade Execution

Do you want to master ICT PD array like a pro to increase your win ratio?

ICT PD array is basically a checklist of different ICT tools arranged in a manner to execute a trade. So PD array makes trade execution easy.

In this article we will be exploring the ICT PD array from its formation to identification and to its use.

Now lets start with defining the ICT PD array.

What is ICT PD Array?

First of all lets understand the meaning of words PD array. PD is an abbreviation used for “Premium & Discount” while array means arrangement.

So ICT PD array is an arrangement of ICT tools in premium and discount zone for trade entry.

To understand PD array lets first understand the Premium & Discount zone.

What is ICT Premium and Discount Zone?

To find ICT premium and discount we use Fibonacci tool with following inputs.

(I) 0

(II) 0.5

(III) 1

We will plot the Fibonacci from an old low to old high or vice versa. As shown in the picture below.

The area from an old low to old high is called dealing range. And 0.5 level of Fibonacci is equilibrium of dealing range.

Area above the equilibrium is termed as premium zone.

While the area below equilibrium is known as discount zone.

PD array is divided into two types on the basis of premium and discount zone, which are explained below.

(I) Bullish PD Array

Anyone willing to buy will buy at discounted price so bullish PD array is basically the arrangement of ICT tools to look for buy in discount zone.

You would be buying in discount zone when your bias is bullish or after a market structure shift to the upside so you can check the following tools to buy.

(I) Bullish Mitigation Block

(II) Bullish Breaker Block

(III) Liquidity Void

(IV) Fair Value Gap

(V) Bullish Order Block

(VI) Bullish Rejection Block

(VII) Old LOW

You have to look for these tools in discount zone if one is not present you can look for second and so on.

If there are multiple ICT buying tools present in discount zone you can wait for price to test anyone of them and get rejected so you could execute a buy trade.

A real market example is shown in the picture below.

(II) Bearish PD Array

Anyone willing to sell will sell at premium price so bearish PD array is basically the arrangement of ICT tools to look for sell in premium zone.

You would be selling in premium zone when your bias is bearish or after a market structure shift to the down side so you can check the following tools to sell.

(I) Bearish Mitigation Block

(II) Bearish Breaker Block

(III) Liquidity Void

(IV) Fair Value Gap

(V) Bearish Order Block

(VI) Bearish Rejection Block

(VII) Old High

You have to look for these tools in premium zone if one is not present you can look for second and so on.

If multiple ICT selling tools are present in premium zone you can wait for price to test anyone of them and get rejected so you could execute a sell trade.

A real market example is shown in the picture below.

Final Thoughts

While using ICT PD array in trading, we should keep in mind that no strategy is foolproof in trading, so you should not risk all your capital on this strategy.

Plus to mitigate your risks, you should always trade with stop loss in place to keep your equity safe.

Which Timeframe’s PD Arrays are Reliable?

As you know the higher timeframes are most reliable timeframes, so the ICT PD arrays of higher timeframe are more reliable than lower timeframe PD arrays.