Swing Failure Mode (SFP) ICT Indicator for MT5 | Forex Indicators Download - MetaTrader 5 Resources

The SFP (Swing Failure Mode) indicator identifies the time when price initially hits a support or resistance level , seemingly breaking through it, but then quickly reverses , closing above or below that level.

This MetaTrader 5 indicator highlights liquidity-gathering areas with green and orange lines .

Swing Failure Mode (SFP) ICT Spec Sheet

This table provides an overview of the ICT SFP indicator and how it functions in trading.

Indicator Overview

The SFP , or swing failure mode , is one of the key tools in ICT style . This pattern occurs when price reaches significant levels, gathers market liquidity , and reverses in the opposite direction. A fake break of the high or low , followed by a price not staying at that level, is a strong signal of trend reversal .

Uptrend Conditions

In the EUR/USD chart [5-minute time frame], price breaks below a previous support level or low forms a long wick, gathers liquidity, and then reverses.

The next candle closes above the support level , increasing the likelihood of trend reversal .

downtrend conditions

In the XAU/USD (Global Gold) chart [1 minute time frame], price broke resistance and created a long wick above the previous high, but after gathering liquidity , it quickly reverses and closes below resistance.

Indicator Settings

The following image shows the customizable parametric ICT Swing Failure Mode (SFP) indicator :

• Do you want to understand trends: View trend analysis
• SFP Method: SFP Trading Strategy
• Color Management: Adjust color settings
• Support Zone: Where prices rise
• Resistance Zone: the level at which prices fall

Conclusion

The ICT-style SFP indicator is a powerful tool for identifying fake breakouts at key support and resistance levels .

This MetaTrader 5 Liquidity indicator shows green and orange lines of liquidity after price collection, rushing in opposite directions.