IMG Indicator Tiers

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There are four versions of the IMG Indicator, each offering varying functionality to cater to users with different requirements.

We recommend selecting the version that best suits your needs, starting with the Basic version and gradually progressing to more advanced ones as you become familiar with the indicator's capabilities. A Detailed Comparison of all indicator tiers is available at the bottom of this page.

IMG Basic (Free):

The IMG Basic indicator is a free to use version of the IMG System. It serves a dual purpose within the IMG System framework and is designed to:

Act as an introduction to the IMG system to help anyone interested in the strategy understand the basics at a glance by instantly illustrating:
- Higher Timeframe Market Structure
- Higher Timeframe (HTF) Points of Interest:
  - HTF Order Blocks
  - HTF Breakers
Aid individuals who wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamental features of the premium versions of the IMG System indicator
Provide Alerts for Higher Timeframe Market Structure Breaks

IMG Lite (Entry Level Premium Indicator):

• All features of IMG Basic

• Additional HTF POIs (FVGs, Liquidity Levels, Old Untested Highs/Lows)

• HTF - LTF SFPs and Trade Setup alerts at Range Extremes

• LTF - LTF SFPs and Trade Setup alerts at HTF POIs

• Single LTF Entry Mode

• Fixed R:R Exits

• Risk Management

IMG Core:

• Includes all features of IMG Lite

• Ability to extend untested Breakers, OBs, and FVGs

• HTF-LTF SFPs and Potential Trade Setup alerts at HTF POIs

• Multiple LTF entry and exit modes

• Customisable Max Trade Risk

IMG Pro:

• Includes all features of IMG Core

• Offers additional functionality and much greater customization

• SFPs and Potential trade setup alerts at Liquidity Levels (With Trend and Counter Trend)

• Offers multiple entry modes, risk management tools, and exit types

• Includes advanced features like custom trade invalidations, inbuilt backtesting, access to companion indicators, and more

• Colour coded backtest results focused on Prop Firm condition results (High Profit Factor, Low Drawdown)

Example: Backtest results for BTCUSDT.p BingX (H12-H1), colour coded green due to a high Profit Factor and Low Max Drawdown:

Select the IMG Indicator version that aligns with your trading needs and gradually explore the more advanced versions as you become more proficient with the indicator's features.

Example: IMG Basic, GBP-USD H12 Structure with H12 Order Blocks and H12 Breakers overlayed on a H1 chart

Detailed Comparison of Indicator Tiers:

	BASIC	LITE	CORE	PRO

TV ALERTS	MSB Only	ALL or Setups Only	ALL or Setups Only	ALL or Setups Only

Display HTF Structure	√	√	√	√

HTF Points of Interest (POIs):
HTF POI 1:
Order Blocks	√	√	√	√
Order Blocks and FVG Overlaps				√
Extend Untested			√	√

HTF POI 2:
Breakers	√	√	√	√
Breakers and FVG Overlaps				√
Extend Untested			√	√

HTF POI 3:
FVGs		√	√	√
Extend Untested			√	√

HTF POI 4:
Internal HTF Pivots			√	√

LTF Trade Setups at HTF Pivots and POIs
Range Extreme SFPs		√	√	√
Range Extreme HTF-LTF Trade Setups		√	√	√
HTF Liquidity Levels (Internal Pivots):
HTF SFPs at Liquidity Levels			√	√
HTF-LTF Trade Setups at HTF POIs			√	√
All HTF - LTF Trade Setups (With Trend and Counter Trend)				√
All HTF-LTF Trade Setups with trend / structure				√
HTF-LTF Early Warning Systems:
HTF-LTF Early Signal: LTF MSB				√
HTF-LTF Early Signal: LTF FVG				√
LTF-LTF SFPs at HTF POIs		√	√	√
LTF-LTF Trade Setups at HTF POIs		√	√	√
LTF-LTF Trade Setups Inside Confirmed Signals (Secondary Confirmation)				√

ENTRIES
Structure Break Type		MSB	MSB	MSB / MSS / Breaker Close / Breaker High Low
LTF Entry mode: MSB Level		√	√	√
LTF Entry mode: Breaker			√	√
LTF Entry mode: Raid				√
LTF Entry mode: OTE 62%				√
HTF Premium / Discount				√
Require LTF FVG in signals				√
Set Max Trade Risk %			√	√
Max concurrent Longs / Shorts				√

EXITS
RR		Single Exit	Single Exit	Up to Three Partial Exits
Opposite Signals			Any Opposite Signal	Any or Valid Opposite Signals Only
Closest untested HTF POIs				√
Range Extremes				√
Combination of exit types			√	√

TRADE INVALIDATIONS
Opposite HTF SFP before entry				√
Confirmed Opposite Signal before entry				√

RISK MANAGEMENT MODULE
Standard Risk Management Options (Capital / Lots / Fees)		√	√	√
Risk Calculation Type (% of Capital or Fixed $ Amount)		√	√	√
Option to use Available Capital or Portfolio Value to calculate position size		√	√	√
Ability to Set Stoploss to entry at desired R		√	√	√

TRADING SESSIONS
Custom Trading Days				√
Custom Trading Sessions (Intraday)				√
Auto Close Positions at Session End				√

AUTO BACKTESTING SYSTEM
Automated backtesting based on the settings applied to the indicator				√
Colour Coded results focused on Prop Firm conditions (High PF / Low DD)				√

ACCESS TO COMPANION INDICATORS (Coming Soon)				√

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