SSMT [TakingProphets]

OVERVIEW

SSMT (Sequential SMT) is an ICT-inspired divergence detection tool designed to help traders identify potential intermarket divergences using Quarterly Theory, a framework popularized within the ICT community by Trader Daye and FearingICT.

The indicator segments each trading day into structured time-based quarters and scans for Sequential SMT divergences across Daily, 90-minute, and Micro-session cycles — updating continuously in real time. This allows traders to visualize when institutional liquidity shifts are most likely, based on ICT’s time-of-day models.

Built on ICT’s Quarterly Theory

At the heart of SSMT is Quarterly Theory, a time-based framework used in ICT methodology. The model divides each trading day into four predictable phases, representing shifts between accumulation, manipulation, and distribution:

Daily Quarters (4 per day)

Q1: 18:00 – 00:00 ET

Q2: 00:00 – 06:00 ET

Q3: 06:00 – 12:00 ET

Q4: 12:00 – 18:00 ET

Additionally, the indicator refines timing with two further layers:

90-Minute Quarters → Splits Asia, London, New York AM, and New York PM into structured liquidity windows, helping intraday traders monitor session-specific SMTs.

Micro Quarters → Offers a granular breakdown of each session for scalpers who require precise entry timing.

By combining these cycles, SSMT provides a contextual framework for understanding when divergences may carry the highest institutional relevance.

How SSMT Detects SMT Divergences

Sequential SMT detection in SSMT works by comparing price behavior between your selected instrument and a correlated asset (default: CME_MINI:ES1!). It monitors current vs. previous highs and lows within the active quarter and identifies divergence patterns as they form:

Bullish SMT → Your instrument forms a higher low while the correlated asset does not.

Bearish SMT → Your instrument forms a lower high while the correlated asset does not.

Divergence lines and labels are plotted directly on your chart, and these drawings update dynamically in real time as new data comes in. Historical SMTs also persist beyond quarter boundaries for added confluence in your analysis.

Key Features

Three SMT Cycles in One Tool

-Daily Cycle → Track higher-timeframe divergences around key liquidity events.

-90-Minute Cycle → Ideal for timing intraday setups within major sessions.

-Micro Cycle → Provides highly detailed precision for scalpers trading engineered sweeps.

Per-Cycle Customization

-Toggle Daily, 90-Minute, and Micro SMT independently.

-Fully customize divergence line colors, styles, widths, and optional session boxes for clarity.

Smart Auto-Labeling

-Labels automatically display the correlated symbol (e.g., “SMT w/ES”).

-Divergence drawings persist historically for reference and context.

Instant Style Updates

-Any visual changes to colors, widths, or line styles are applied immediately across both active and historical SMT drawings.

Practical Use Cases

Scalpers → Spot Micro SMTs to refine entries with session-specific precision.

Intraday Traders → Track divergences across Asia, London, and New York sessions in real time.

Swing Traders → Combine Daily SMT divergences with HTF POIs for higher confluence.

ICT Traders → Built specifically around ICT teachings, this tool provides a clear, visual framework to apply Quarterly Theory and SMT models seamlessly.

Important Notes

SSMT is not a buy/sell signal generator. It is an analytical framework designed to help traders interpret ICT-based SMT concepts visually.

Always confirm divergences within your broader market narrative and risk management rules.