Quarterly Theory ICT Indicator on TradingView - Free - [TradingFinder]

The Quarterly Theory ICT Indicator is designed based on ICT concepts and fractal time analysis.

This method divides time into four quarters (Q1 to Q4), where the phases of Accumulation, Price Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, and Trend Continuation/Reversal appear systematically and repetitively.

Quarterly Theory ICT Indicator Table

The following table summarizes the specifications of the indicator.

Indicator in an Uptrend

In the AUD/USD chart, the price enters the Accumulation Phase, where liquidity is collected and the market is consolidated. Then, in the Manipulation Phase, a false breakout to a higher high occurs, leading traders into incorrect positions.

Following this stage, the market moves into the Distribution Phase, where the price declines. Finally, in the fourth phase, the trend reverses and enters the main bullish movement.

Indicator in a Downtrend

In the USD/CAD chart, the price first moves upward in the Accumulation Phase, collecting liquidity. Then, in the Manipulation Phase, a deceptive price drop occurs, misleading traders.

In the Distribution Phase, the price creates a new high Liquidity, triggering stop losses. Finally, in the fourth phase, the market resumes its main downtrend and continues to decline.

Quarterly Theory ICT Indicator Settings

The parameters for the Quarterly Theory ICT Indicator are shown in the image below:

Yearly Cycle

• Yearly Display Mode: Displays the annual cycle
• Show Yearly: Enables yearly data visualization
• Show Yearly Label: Displays yearly cycle labels

Monthly Cycle

• Monthly Display Mode: Displays the monthly cycle
• Show Monthly: Enables monthly data visualization
• Show Monthly Label: Displays monthly cycle labels

Weekly Cycle

• Weekly Display Mode: Displays the weekly cycle
• Show Weekly: Enables weekly data visualization
• Show Weekly Label: Displays weekly cycle labels

Daily Cycle

• Daily Display Mode: Displays the daily cycle
• Show Daily: Enables daily data visualization
• Show Daily Label: Displays daily cycle labels

Ninety-Minute Cycle

• Ninety Cycle Display Mode: Displays the 90-minute cycle
• Show Ninety Cycle: Enables 90-minute cycle data visualization
• Show Ninety Cycle Label: Displays 90-minute cycle labels

Micro Cycle

• Micro Cycle Display Mode: Displays the micro cycle
• Show Micro Cycle: Enables micro cycle data visualization
• Show Micro Cycle Label: Displays micro cycle labels

Table Settings

• Table Display Mode: Enables the table view
• Show Table: Displays table data
• Show More Info: Provides additional table details

Conclusion

The Quarterly Theory Trading Indicator is developed based on ICT methodology and key concepts such as True Open, Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, Continuation/Reversal, Technical Analysis, Price Patterns.

This indicator is a structured framework for predicting market trends and developing trading strategies. It is applicable across all timeframes, including yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, and even 90-minute trading sessions.