smc-crt-analysis

What this skill does

# SMC + CRT Analysis Framework

Multi-timeframe institutional order flow analysis. Follow this top-down protocol for every analysis.

## Rule Categories by Priority

| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|
| 1 | Market Structure | CRITICAL | `structure-` |
| 2 | Liquidity Mapping | CRITICAL | `liquidity-` |
| 3 | Order Blocks & POIs | HIGH | `orderblock-` |
| 4 | Premium / Discount | HIGH | `premium-discount-` |
| 5 | CRT (Candle Range Theory) | CRITICAL | `crt-` |
| 6 | SMT Divergence | MEDIUM | `smt-` |
| 7 | Time & Price | MEDIUM | `time-` |
| 8 | IPDA Cycles | MEDIUM | `ipda-` |
| 9 | Risk Management | HIGH | `risk-` |

## Quick Reference

### 1. Market Structure (CRITICAL)

- `structure-identification` - HTF to LTF trend identification with BOS/CDC/CHoCH
- `structure-strong-weak-points` - Identify strong lows and weak highs

### 2. Liquidity Mapping (CRITICAL)

- `liquidity-mapping` - Map BSL, SSL, IRL, ERL before identifying POIs
- `liquidity-inducement` - Recognize false BOS and retail traps
- `liquidity-killzones` - Best session times for trading

### 3. Order Blocks & POIs (HIGH)

- `orderblock-validation` - Three requirements: momentum, imbalance, location
- `orderblock-poi-hierarchy` - Extremo vs Decisional POI classification

### 4. Premium / Discount (HIGH)

- `premium-discount-zones` - Divide range at 50% for buy/sell zones

### 5. CRT - Candle Range Theory (CRITICAL)

- `crt-cycle` - Reference candle, manipulation, expansion protocol
- `crt-range-types` - Intra TS, Pendiente, Reiniciada, Previa, Completada
- `crt-pdm` - Punto de Máxima Decisión validation sequence
- `crt-fractal-execution` - H4 direction, M15 trap, M1 entry
- `crt-double-liquidity-sweep` - Wait for two sweeps, enter after second

### 6. SMT Divergence (MEDIUM)

- `smt-divergence` - Correlated asset comparison for manipulation confirmation

### 7. Time & Price (MEDIUM)

- `time-price-alignment` - Timeframe hierarchy and session timing

### 8. IPDA Cycles (MEDIUM)

- `ipda-cycles` - 20-40-60 day rebalancing windows

### 9. Risk Management (HIGH)

- `risk-management` - Position sizing, max losses, minimum R:R

## Output Format

Structure every SMC+CRT analysis as:

1. **HTF Structure** — Current trend, BOS/CDC levels
2. **Liquidity Map** — BSL/SSL pools, EQH/EQL, inducement
3. **Key POIs** — OBs validated with momentum + imbalance + location
4. **Premium/Discount** — Position within range
5. **CRT Reading** — Recent candle range setups, sweep status
6. **SMT Check** — Correlated asset divergence
7. **Bias + Levels** — Direction, entry, SL, TP

## Core Mental Model

1. **Top-down analysis** — Always start from HTF, drill down to LTF
2. **Liquidity first** — Map all liquidity BEFORE identifying POIs
3. **Smart money leaves footprints** — OBs, FVGs, and sweeps reveal institutional intent
4. **Wait for confirmation** — Double sweep + SMT + rejection, not single signals

## Full Compiled Document

For the complete guide with all rules expanded: `AGENTS.md`