When institutions move the market aggressively, price often leaves "gaps" known as . These represent market inefficiencies where buyers or sellers were so dominant that price skipped levels.
The last bearish candle before a strong impulsive move upward.
A sudden price spike that takes out these stop-losses before reversing and moving in the intended direction. SMC traders wait for these "grabs" to occur before entering trades. 3. Order Blocks (OB) and Points of Interest (POI)