The FVG & Imbalance Detector is an indicator for the cTrader platform designed to identify Fair Value Gaps (FVG) and price imbalances, key concepts in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Institutional Cycle Trading (ICT). These gaps represent zones of market inefficiency created by rapid price moves, often reflecting institutional activity. The indicator automatically detects and highlights these zones on the chart with clear rectangular overlays, eliminating the need for manual drawing.
Key features include detection of both bullish (bottom) and bearish (top) imbalances with high precision, customizable zone extensions via start and end offset parameters, and adjustable opacity and color settings for clear visualization. The tool is optimized for performance to avoid slowing down the platform, even when applied to multiple charts.
Traders can use the indicator to spot where large institutional players have entered the market, identify high-probability zones for entries or take-profits, and monitor price retests of these inefficiency zones for potential trade execution. The indicator supports analysis across various markets including Forex, Indices, Commodities, and Crypto.