Order Blocks: 3 Simple Rules That Actually Work

Most order blocks fail. These three rules show you which ones are actually worth trading. If this helped you, subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/justinbennettfx?sub_confirmation=1 If you’ve ever felt like order blocks “work sometimes” but fail more often than they should, this video will clear that up. In this video, I break down three simple rules that help you filter out roughly 95% of bad order blocks and focus only on the ones that actually matter. Using real EURUSD one-hour chart examples, I explain exactly: • What an order block really is (and what it isn’t) • Why most traders misidentify break of structure and change of character • The difference between internal vs external order blocks • How displacement and fair value gaps confirm valid order blocks • Why mitigation invalidates an order block • How internal order blocks can outperform external ones in strong trends • How I combine order blocks with OTE and market structure for confluence These rules apply whether you’re new to Smart Money Concepts (SMC) or already trading BOS, CHoCH, liquidity, and fair value gaps. If this helped, make sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/justinbennettfx?sub_confirmation=1 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:21 What Is An Order Block? 1:22 First Rule 4:09 Second Rule 5:05 Third Rule 6:33 External vs. Internal Order Block 10:20 Order Block Rules In Practice OTHER SMC LESSONS: Learn how to read break of structure and change of character like a pro: https://youtu.be/FE1bgD9N6DM My step-by-step SMC trading strategy: https://youtu.be/3ZM2b-Sdg2A SMC entry confirmation done right: https://youtu.be/_t11Nv-L2M4 This discount, premium, and OTE pullback method is a game-changer: https://youtu.be/UWrvexqN3w8 4 must-have rules for trading FVGs: https://youtu.be/DJkphZTJY6I #SmartMoneyConcepts #OrderBlocks #ForexTrading #PriceAction #MarketStructure #FairValueGap #SMCTrading #ForexEducation #DayTrading #TradingStrategy Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Trading forex, crypto, and other markets involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always do your own research and never risk money you can’t afford to lose. I am not responsible for any losses you may incur from acting on the information in this video.