Not Every Order Block Is Worth Trading

One of the biggest mistakes in SMC trading is marking every opposite-coloured candle as an Order Block.

A potentially meaningful bullish Order Block is often the last bearish candle before a strong bullish displacement that breaks relevant structure.

Similarly, a bearish Order Block is often the last bullish candle before strong bearish displacement.

Context matters.

Look for structure, displacement, liquidity, and location before considering an entry.

What makes an Order Block valid in your trading strategy?