NWOG / NDOG (opening gaps)

ICT · Timeframe: H1 / M15 · Sessions: Sunday open / each daily open

The gap between Friday's close and Sunday's open acts as a magnet and as support/resistance.

How it works

The New Week Opening Gap and New Day Opening Gap are levels price tends to revisit; their 50% (consequent encroachment) is especially reactive.

Step-by-step rules

1. Mark Friday's close and Sunday's open.
2. Watch for reactions at the 50% of the gap.
3. Use it as a target or as an entry zone with confirmation.

How Marketalyx tests it

Detector (H1): weekly gap (Friday close → Sunday open) larger than 0.2 daily ATR; entry at the close of the first candle towards Friday's close; stop at a distance equal to the gap; target Friday's close (gap fill).

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