★ ICTrading Starter Kit 2026

Your Free ICTrading Starter Kit

Everything you need to start trading ICTrading with confidence — platform setup, risk management, and proven strategies. Built for traders who want results, not theory.

01

Platform Setup Guide — MT4 & MT5 for ICTrading

Getting your platform configured correctly is the single most important step. A properly set up platform means tighter spreads, faster execution, and fewer costly mistakes.

Step 1: Download & Install

  1. Open your ICTrading client area after registration
  2. Go to Platforms → MetaTrader 4/5
  3. Download the version for your operating system (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
  4. Install and launch the platform

Step 2: Connect to Your Account

  1. In MT4/MT5: File → Login to Trade Account
  2. Enter your account number and password (from client area)
  3. Select the server: ICTrading-Live or ICTrading-Demo
  4. Click Login
💡 Pro Tip

Always test your setup on a demo account first. ICTrading gives you $100,000 in virtual funds — use it to verify your platform configuration, test your strategies, and confirm spreads before going live.

Step 3: Optimize Your Chart Setup

Step 4: Add Key Indicators

IndicatorPurposeSettings
EMA 50Trend direction filterClose, 50, Shift 0
EMA 200Major trend confirmationClose, 200, Shift 0
RSI (14)Overbought/oversoldLevels: 30/70
VolumeConfirmation of movesDefault
02

Risk Management Checklist — Protect Your Capital

Professional traders don't make money by being right more often. They make money by managing risk so well that a losing streak doesn't wipe them out. This checklist is your safety net.

The 1% Rule

Never risk more than 1% of your account on a single trade. This is non-negotiable. Here's how to calculate your position size:

Account SizeMax Risk per Trade (1%)Position Size at 10 Pip SL
$500$5.000.05 lots
$1,000$10.000.10 lots
$2,500$25.000.25 lots
$5,000$50.000.50 lots
$10,000$100.001.00 lots

Pre-Trade Checklist (Run This Before Every Trade)

⚠️ Hard Rule

If you can't answer YES to all 6 checklist items, don't take the trade. Missing one check is how accounts get blown. ICTrading's raw spreads mean you get fair execution — but no amount of tight spreads saves you from bad risk management.

Daily Risk Limits

03

Strategy 1: The ICTrading Scalper (M5)

Best for: Traders who can sit at the screen for 2-3 hours. Timeframe: M5. Session: London open (07:00-10:00 UTC) or New York open (13:00-16:00 UTC).

Setup

Entry Rules

  1. Trend filter: Price must be above EMA 50 for longs, below for shorts
  2. Momentum: RSI between 30-50 for longs (oversold bounce), 50-70 for shorts (overbought pullback)
  3. Entry: Wait for a bullish/bearish engulfing candle at EMA 50 touch
  4. Stop loss: 5 pips below/above the engulfing candle's low/high
  5. Take profit: 15 pips (1:3 risk/reward)
💡 Why This Works on ICTrading

ICTrading's ECN execution and raw spreads (from 0.0 pips) make scalping viable. With most brokers, spreads eat your profit on M5. With ICTrading, you keep what you earn.

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Strategy 2: Trend Following (H1)

Best for: Traders with a day job. Timeframe: H1. Session: Any, but best during London + New York overlap (13:00-17:00 UTC).

Setup

Entry Rules

  1. Trend confirmation: EMA 50 must be above EMA 200 (uptrend) or below (downtrend)
  2. Pullback entry: Wait for price to pull back to EMA 50
  3. Confirmation candle: A bullish/bearish candle closing in trend direction at EMA 50
  4. Stop loss: 20 pips below/above the pullback candle
  5. Take profit: 60 pips (1:3 risk/reward) — or trail with EMA 50

When to Skip

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Strategy 3: Breakout Trading (M15)

Best for: Traders who like clear, high-probability setups. Timeframe: M15. Session: London open or New York open — highest breakout probability.

Setup

Entry Rules

  1. Identify range: Find a clear support and resistance level (at least 2 touches each)
  2. Wait for breakout: Price breaks above resistance or below support with a strong candle
  3. Retest entry: Enter on the first retest of the broken level (now acting as support/resistance)
  4. Stop loss: 10 pips inside the broken range
  5. Take profit: 30 pips (1:3 risk/reward) — or next major level
⚠️ False Breakout Filter

Only take the trade if the breakout candle closes beyond the level. A wick through is not a breakout. ICTrading's ECN execution means your entry is filled at the market price — no requotes, no slippage games.

Ready to Trade with the Best Conditions?

You've got the knowledge. Now get the execution. ICTrading gives you raw spreads from 0.0 pips, 2000+ instruments, and institutional-grade liquidity — the same setup professional traders use.

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