Silver Bullet

A time-based ICT strategy that trades Fair Value Gaps during specific high-probability windows. Simpler than the full Mentorship Model, Silver Bullet offers mechanical entries with defined time rules.

The Concept

Silver Bullet targets specific time windows where institutional order flow creates tradeable FVGs:

1. Wait for the Silver Bullet window to open
2. Identify FVG formation during the window
3. Enter on FVG retest
4. Target previous high/low or liquidity

Silver Bullet Windows

Three primary windows (all times EST):

Window	Time	Characteristics
London SB	03:00-04:00	European session setup
NY AM SB	10:00-11:00	Post-open continuation
NY PM SB	14:00-15:00	Afternoon reversal

Pattern Rules

During the Window

1. FVG Must Form: Clear fair value gap on your timeframe
2. Displacement: FVG created by strong, impulsive move
3. Direction Bias: Align with higher timeframe or session direction

Entry

1. Wait for price to retrace to FVG
2. Enter at 50% (equilibrium) or edge of FVG
3. Stop beyond the FVG
4. Target: Previous swing high/low or liquidity

Settings

Time Windows

Setting	Default	Description
Enable London SB	true	Trade 03:00-04:00 window
Enable NY AM SB	true	Trade 10:00-11:00 window
Enable NY PM SB	true	Trade 14:00-15:00 window
Timezone	EST	Exchange timezone

FVG Settings

Setting	Default	Description
Minimum FVG Size	3 ticks	Minimum gap to qualify
FVG Timeout	15 bars	Max bars to wait for retest
Entry Level	50%	Equilibrium or Edge

Trade Management

Setting	Default	Description
Stop Placement	Beyond FVG	Stop past the gap
Stop Buffer	2 ticks	Additional stop buffer
Target Mode	Previous Swing	Swing or Fixed R:R
Fixed R:R	2.0	If using fixed target
Partial Take Profit	50% at 1:1	Partial profit taking

Filters

Setting	Default	Description
Direction Filter	HTF Bias	Follow higher timeframe
Max Trades Per Window	1	Limit trades per window
Min Displacement	5 ticks	Minimum move creating FVG

Visual Display

During Silver Bullet windows:

• Window Highlight: Background shading during active windows
• Valid FVGs: Shaded rectangles with entry level
• Entry Line: Dashed line at entry price
• Trade Markers: Entry, stop, target on chart

Trading Rules

Bullish Silver Bullet

1. Window Active: Within a Silver Bullet time window
2. Bullish FVG Forms: Created by impulsive up move
3. Price Retraces: Returns to FVG zone
4. Entry: Long at FVG 50% or edge
5. Stop: Below FVG low
6. Target: Previous swing high or liquidity

Bearish Silver Bullet

1. Window Active: Within a Silver Bullet time window
2. Bearish FVG Forms: Created by impulsive down move
3. Price Retraces: Returns to FVG zone
4. Entry: Short at FVG 50% or edge
5. Stop: Above FVG high
6. Target: Previous swing low or liquidity

No Trade Conditions

Skip the setup if:

• FVG forms outside the window
• FVG is too small (< minimum size)
• No displacement (weak move)
• Already took max trades for this window

Example Trade

NY AM Silver Bullet - Bullish:

1. Time: 10:15 EST (within 10:00-11:00 window)
2. FVG Forms: ES rallies sharply, bullish FVG at 4500-4503
3. Retest: Price pulls back to 4501.50 at 10:25
4. Entry: Long at 4501.50 (FVG equilibrium)
5. Stop: 4499 (below FVG)
6. Target: 4512 (previous swing high)

Timeframe Recommendations

Instrument	Execution TF	Bias TF
ES/NQ	5-min	15-min or 1-hour
CL/GC	5-min	15-min
Forex	15-min	1-hour or 4-hour

Tips for Success

Respect the Windows

• Only trade during designated times
• Don't chase if window closes
• One setup per window is enough

Quality FVGs Only

• Look for displacement (strong move)
• Avoid tiny, insignificant gaps
• FVG should be "obvious"

Use Session Bias

• London: Trade with Asian session momentum
• NY AM: Trade with pre-market direction
• NY PM: Look for afternoon reversals

Manage Expectations

• Not every window produces a setup
• Some days have no valid Silver Bullets
• 2-3 trades per week is realistic

Comparison with Mentorship Model

Aspect	Silver Bullet	Mentorship Model
Complexity	Simple	Advanced
Setup Components	Time + FVG	Sweep + MSS + FVG
Entries Per Week	2-5	1-3
Win Rate	~55-60%	~50-55%
R:R Potential	2:1 - 3:1	3:1 - 5:1

See Also

• ICT Overview - Compare all strategies
• Mentorship Model - More advanced framework
• Market Structure - For bias determination