Inverse FVG
When a fair value gap fails and flips to the opposite role.
Overview
When a fair value gap fails and flips to the opposite role. This lesson sits within the “ICT Concepts” module of the HexaTrades Academy and builds directly on the concepts around it.
Key principles
- Failed FVG becomes resistance/support
- Confirms shift in delivery
- Pairs with CHOCH
Open a chart and find a live example of this concept on Bitcoin or Ethereum right now. Active recall on real price action beats passive reading every time.
Applying it in real markets
The majors — BTC, ETH, SOL and BNB — are the cleanest place to practice inverse fvg because they're the most liquid and least manipulated. Mark up a chart, journal what you see, and review it against the points above.
No single concept is a complete edge. Combine it with sound risk management — fixed risk per trade, a defined stop, and a planned reward-to-risk — before you act on it.
Key takeaways
- Failed FVG becomes resistance/support
- Confirms shift in delivery
- Pairs with CHOCH
Test your knowledge
1. Which of the following is a core principle of “Inverse FVG”?
Frequently asked questions
Yes — this lesson is pitched at the Advanced level. Work through the modules in order for the smoothest learning curve, and revisit earlier lessons whenever a concept feels shaky.
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