I've noticed something that separates serious traders from those who barely survive in the market: while most obsess over support and resistance levels, professionals see something completely different. They see the imbalances, those inefficiencies the market leaves behind. And that's where the Fair Value Gap comes in.

Think of it this way. When the price moves aggressively, there's usually a strong impulsive candle with little trading happening in the middle. That empty space is no coincidence. It's an unresolved issue. The market always seeks balance, so after a sharp move, the price tends to return to fill that gap before continuing. You see it constantly: breakout, retracement, pause, and then trend continuation.

Now, the classic mistake is chasing that breakout candle. amateurs jump in excitedly, but professionals do something different. They patiently wait for the price to return to the Fair Value Gap zone. That is a high-probability entry because it aligns perfectly with liquidity and market structure.

Of course, not all gaps work the same. What really matters is the context. The strongest setups occur when a Fair Value Gap intersects with support or resistance on a higher timeframe, has volume behind it, and the trend supports it. That combination is what you’re looking for.

The real advantage that professionals have is simple: patience. Instead of reacting emotionally, they wait for the price to return to value. The Fair Value Gap isn’t magic; it’s simply understanding where the market left an imbalance and where the opportunity might come back. Once you see it, it’s hard not to notice it everywhere.