Everyone’s jumping on SMC/ICT… but is it really better than supply & demand, indicators, or Elliott Wave?
No strategy is objectively “better” for everyone. Smart Money Concepts / ICT works well because it focuses on liquidity, market structure, and institutional behavior — but it’s also more subjective and harder to master. Supply and Demand is simpler and cleaner for many traders. Indicators can work great for rule-based and systematic traders. Elliott Wave Theory helps with market cycles, but many find it highly interpretive. The real edge usually comes from: Risk management Discipline Consistency Mastering one system deeply