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ICT 2022 Model: The Systematic Daily Framework at the Core of ICT Trading
When ICT Traders reference the 2022 model, they mean the comprehensive systematic framework consolidated during 2022 — the integration of daily bias, top-down analysis, AMD cycle reading, kill zone timing, and PD array entry into a single repeatable daily process. It is not one setup; it is the complete methodology that every other ICT concept connects to.
The Inner Circle Traders
Updated July 2026
10 min read
Cluster: Advanced ICT 2024–25
Key Takeaways
- The ICT 2022 Model is the consolidated daily trading framework — HTF bias, daily bias, DOL, AMD, kill zones, and PD array entry — assembled into a sequential decision tree during 2022 teaching
- Each step in the decision tree filters the next: HTF bias → daily bias → DOL target → AMD phase → kill zone/macro → PD array entry
- The model emphasises alignment: no single component works reliably in isolation — the highest-probability ICT setups arise when all steps align simultaneously
- The 2022 teaching formalised specific macro time windows, the dealing range framework, hierarchical PD array priority, and the integrated daily decision tree
- The 2022 framework is the foundational reference — 2024–25 concepts are advanced refinements on top of this base, not replacements
What is the ICT 2022 Model?
When ICT traders reference “the 2022 model,” they are describing the consolidated systematic framework that Michael Huddleston’s teaching formalised during 2022. It is not a single setup or concept — it is the complete integration of all core ICT components into a sequential daily process: HTF bias → daily bias → draw on liquidity → AMD phase → kill zone timing → PD array entry.
The 2022 teaching period is widely considered the most systematised presentation of ICT methodology. Earlier content covered individual concepts; 2022 assembled them into a coherent step-by-step framework applicable consistently on a daily basis. The 2024–25 concepts add refinements, but the 2022 framework is the foundation they build upon.
Why "2022 model"
The label reflects when the framework was most comprehensively taught, not market conditions unique to 2022. The same principles apply in any year. Traders studying the 2022 content are learning a timeless institutional methodology — not a vintage strategy that expired with the year.
The Sequential Decision Tree
The 2022 model operates as a five-step sequential decision tree. Each step must be satisfied before moving to the next. If any step is unclear or misaligned, the correct response is to wait — not to force the next step with incomplete information.
Step 1 — HTF Bias. Weekly and monthly chart. Is the market in a higher-timeframe uptrend or downtrend? This is the macro institutional direction — trading with it is trading with the dominant institutional participant.
Step 2 — Daily Bias. Daily chart. What direction does the current session expect to deliver? The daily bias is the session-level filter — it determines whether to look for longs or shorts.
Step 3 — Draw on Liquidity. The nearest DOL in the daily bias direction — the target the session is delivering price toward. Knowing the endpoint of the delivery is essential for setting realistic targets and understanding how far the trade has to run.
Step 4 — AMD Phase. What phase is the daily AMD cycle in? Accumulation (Asian), Manipulation (Judas Swing), or Distribution (delivery)? Knowing the phase prevents entering during Manipulation thinking you are entering the Distribution.
Step 5 — Kill Zone + Macro. Is a kill zone or macro window active? All prior steps correct but no kill zone = wait. Kill zone + all steps aligned = look for the PD array entry.
The Daily Process
The 2022 model is a daily process as much as a trading framework. Pre-session preparation is mandatory — not optional. Traders who arrive at the kill zone without completing the pre-session steps are flying blind, regardless of how well they know individual ICT concepts.
Pre-session: Mark the Midnight Open, PDH/PDL, PWH/PWL, NWOG (if applicable), and Asian session range. Determine the daily bias. Identify the DOL. This takes 5–15 minutes and gives a complete orientation before any setup forms.
London Kill Zone: Watch for the Judas Swing. When the CHoCH confirms the reversal, identify the first FVG or OB entry candidate in the delivery direction and correct dealing range zone.
NY Open Kill Zone: The primary opportunity. The 9:30 AM macro is the centrepiece. Enter the first valid PD array in the delivery direction during the window. Stop at the swept extreme. Target the session DOL.
London Close: Silver Bullet or re-entry if the NY entry has run to target. Counter-morning trade if the morning bias has exhausted at the DOL.
The Eight Interconnected Components
The 2022 model integrates eight components. Each component alone is incomplete — it is the simultaneous alignment of all eight that produces high-probability setups:
Daily Bias — session direction. HTF Structure — macro context validating the bias. DOL Target — where the session delivers price. AMD Cycle — which phase of Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution is active. Kill Zones — session-level time filters. Macro Times — precision 20-minute windows within kill zones. PD Arrays — the specific entry mechanism and stop reference. Dealing Range — the premium/discount filter ensuring entries are in the correct zone.
Mastering the 2022 Model
Three principles guide effective learning of the 2022 framework:
Master bias before anything else. Daily bias determination is the foundation of the entire decision tree. An incorrect bias makes every subsequent step lower probability regardless of how clean the PD array is. Spend the majority of initial study time understanding what a bullish versus bearish daily structure looks like before studying any entry setups.
Trade one kill zone first. The model has three kill zones. Start with the NY Open kill zone (7–10 AM EST) focused on the 9:30 AM macro. This is the highest-participation, most forgiving window to learn from. Add London and London Close only after the NY session approach is consistent.
Use the model as a filter, not a trade generator. Most sessions produce days where alignment is imperfect — AMD is unclear, DOL is ambiguous, or the kill zone passes without a valid PD array. The correct response is to take no trade. The model’s greatest value is in what it prevents you from trading, not just in what it approves.
The 2022 Model Applied Day by Day
The ICT 2022 Model is not a single setup — it is a daily decision framework that guides every trading decision from pre-session preparation through to trade execution and review. Applied day by day, it produces a consistent process that removes discretionary guessing from the trading workflow.
Pre-session (before the market opens): review the weekly candle for the macro bias. Identify the daily draw on liquidity (nearest BSL or SSL). Note the Asia session range if relevant. Write the daily bias statement: “Bullish today, targeting the prior week high at [price], expecting manipulation below the Asia low during the London open kill zone before the NY session delivers higher.”
During the London kill zone (7-9 AM London time): watch for the Judas Swing — the false move against the daily bias. If the daily bias is bullish, London often pushes briefly lower (sweeping Asia lows or prior day lows) before reversing. This is the manipulation phase of the 2022 Model. Do not trade the manipulation — wait for it to complete.
During the New York kill zone (9:30-11 AM NY time): the real delivery begins. After the London manipulation is confirmed (swept the low and reversed), look for the first presented FVG in the bullish direction during the NY open. This is the 2022 Model entry: a bullish FVG formed after the London manipulation, entered during the NY kill zone, targeting the draw on liquidity identified pre-session.
2022 Model vs Other ICT Models: Where It Fits
The ICT 2022 Model is the most comprehensive single-model framework ICT has produced. Compared to earlier models (the classic AMD model, the Silver Bullet model, the London Open model), the 2022 Model integrates more concepts simultaneously — IPDA, quarterly shifts, draw on liquidity, kill zones, PD arrays, CISD — into a unified daily process rather than treating each as a separate tool.
The Silver Bullet model, by contrast, is narrower — it focuses on a specific 1-hour kill zone window and a specific FVG entry within that window. It is more mechanical and easier to apply for beginners but misses the macro context that makes the 2022 Model more powerful for experienced traders. Think of the Silver Bullet as a single tool extracted from the 2022 Model toolbox — useful in isolation but more powerful when understood within the 2022 Model context.
For newer traders, the recommendation: learn the Silver Bullet first. It teaches the core ICT entry mechanics (FVG after a sweep during a kill zone) without requiring deep mastery of the full IPDA framework. Once the Silver Bullet is consistently profitable in forward testing, transition to the 2022 Model to add the pre-session analysis and draw on liquidity targeting that makes the Silver Bullet entries even higher probability.
Watch: ICT 2022 Model: The Systematic Daily Framework at the Core of ICT Trading
Original ICT teaching on this concept from the Inner Circle Trader YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ICT 2022 Model specific to 2022 market conditions?+
No. The 2022 model is named for when it was most comprehensively taught. The framework — HTF bias, daily bias, AMD, kill zones, DOL, PD arrays — is a timeless institutional trading methodology applicable in any year and any market condition.
What did 2022 teaching add versus earlier ICT content?+
The 2022 period formalised specific macro time windows, the dealing range framework with explicit premium/discount zones, the hierarchical PD array priority system, and the integration of all components into a sequential daily decision tree. Earlier content covered many concepts individually; 2022 assembled them into a coherent systematic framework.
Can the ICT 2022 Model be traded part-time?+
Yes. The kill zone structure (three specific windows) is designed for part-time compatibility. A trader focused only on the NY Open kill zone (7–10 AM EST) has one 90-minute opportunity per day with no required screen time outside that window.
How long does mastering the 2022 model typically take?+
Components can be learned within weeks. Integrating them into a fluid daily process producing consistent results typically requires 6–12 months of study and screen time. Bias determination alone — the foundation — requires sufficient market exposure to recognise daily structure reliably, which takes months rather than weeks.
What is the difference between the 2022 Model and 2024–25 ICT concepts?+
The 2022 model is the core framework — the systematic daily process. The 2024–25 concepts (Venom, Enigma FVG, Reaper IFVG, RDRB, Suspension Block, etc.) are advanced refinements built on top of the 2022 foundation. The 2024–25 concepts require the 2022 model as a prerequisite.
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