ICT Order Block Pro
Institutional order block detection with quality ratings and volume profile
Version 4.1.0 — ICT Order Block Pro detects institutional order blocks (supply and demand zones) with multi-tier quality ratings, liquidity sweep detection, and optional volume profile integration.
Quality Ratings
Every detected order block receives a quality rating based on institutional significance:
| Rating | Symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | ★ | Highest quality — strong institutional footprint with multiple confirmations |
| Strong | ◆ | High quality — clear institutional activity |
| Mid | ◇ | Medium quality — moderate institutional signals |
| Weak | ○ | Lower quality — use with caution, best combined with other confirmations |
Detection Modes
Automatic mode detects order blocks algorithmically based on price action structure.
Manual mode allows you to fine-tune detection sensitivity:
- Institutional — Fewer, higher-quality blocks optimized for HTF analysis
- Scalper — More frequent blocks for lower timeframe trading
Choose between detection profiles:
- Institutional — Focuses on large, significant order blocks with strong volume
- Scalper — Detects smaller, more frequent order blocks suitable for quick trades
Signal Timing
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Signals only on confirmed (closed) candles — no repainting |
| Realtime | Signals update in real time as the candle forms — may repaint |
Use Confirmed mode for alerts and automated strategies. Realtime mode is useful for live monitoring but signals may change before the candle closes.
Liquidity Sweeps
ICT Order Block Pro detects liquidity sweeps (stop hunts) at key levels:
- BSL (Buy-Side Liquidity) — Price sweeps above a swing high to trigger buy stops
- SSL (Sell-Side Liquidity) — Price sweeps below a swing low to trigger sell stops
Liquidity sweeps near order blocks significantly increase the quality rating of the zone.
Power Row
The Power Row feature highlights the most significant candle within an order block — the candle with the highest volume or most extreme price action. This pinpoints the exact price level where institutional activity was concentrated.
Volume Profile
Volume Profile features require a TradingView Pro+ subscription or higher.
When enabled, Volume Profile overlays volume distribution within each order block zone, showing:
- Point of Control (POC) — The price level with the highest traded volume
- Value Area — The range where 70% of volume occurred
This helps identify the most significant price levels within a zone.
Rejection Signals
The indicator detects rejection candles at order block boundaries — wicks that test a zone and reverse. These serve as additional entry confirmation.
Proximity Alerts
Configure alerts that trigger when price approaches an order block zone. Set the proximity distance (in percentage or ATR) to get early warnings before price reaches a zone.
Crypto-Specific Filters
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| BTC Dominance | Filter signals based on Bitcoin dominance trends |
| Open Interest | Factor in open interest changes for signal quality |
| Weekend Filter | Optionally disable detection during low-liquidity weekend periods |
Dashboard
The on-chart dashboard displays:
- Active order block zones (bullish and bearish)
- Quality distribution of current zones
- Recent liquidity sweep events
- Signal statistics
Render Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard | Traditional box rendering for order block zones |
| Gradient | Zones rendered with gradient fills based on quality |
| Minimal | Simple lines marking zone boundaries |
Settings Reference
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Mode | Auto | Auto or Manual detection |
| Profile | Institutional | Institutional or Scalper |
| Signal Timing | Confirmed | Confirmed or Realtime |
| Quality Filter | All | Minimum quality rating to display |
| Volume Profile | Off | Enable volume profile overlay |
| Liquidity Sweeps | On | Show BSL/SSL events |
| Power Row | On | Highlight key candles |
| Proximity Alerts | Off | Alert on zone approach |
| BTC Dominance Filter | Off | Filter by BTC.D trend |
| OI Filter | Off | Filter by open interest |
| Weekend Filter | Off | Disable during weekends |
| Render Mode | Standard | Visual rendering style |