Order Block (OB)

Last opposite-color candle before a strong move that breaks structure.

What is Order Block (OB)?

A bullish OB = the last down-close candle before an impulsive rally that breaks a swing high. The candle's body (or open-to-low) marks where institutions absorbed sells and pivoted long. On a retest, this zone often holds and offers a low-risk long.

What Causes Order Block (OB)?

In the ICT framework, Order Block (OB) is produced by these upstream concepts:

• Break of Structure (BOS)
• Liquidity Sweep (Stop Run / Raid)

What Does Order Block (OB) Lead To?

Understanding Order Block (OB) is essential because it feeds into:

• The 2022 Model
• Unicorn Model

Strategies That Use Order Block (OB)

These mentorship strategies incorporate Order Block (OB) in their playbook:

• Dovi Trade Strategy
• LE Model Strategy for 0DTE Options
• Wick Theory Strategy
• 1-Minute Opening Range Scalping
• London Kill Zone Trident Strategy
• Fibonacci Multi-Limit Position Trading Strategy
• Gamma Trading Strategy
• 50% Range Redelivery Strategy
• Rectangle Setup Strategy
• Lance Breitstein Swing Trading Strategy
• Steven Dux Short Selling Strategy
• Tape Reading & Level 2 Strategy