NYC Midnight Liquidations LITE [Takeda Trades 2026]NYC Midnight Liquidations LITE
by @TakedaTradesOfficial
v1 01/09/2026
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NYC Midnight Liquidations LITE
WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES
This is an advanced version of the NYC Midnight indicator that adds liquidation zones - strategic price levels where leveraged traders get liquidated (forced out of positions). It combines the Hour 1 range concept with crypto/forex liquidation hunting strategies.
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CORE COMPONENTS
1. Hour 1 Range (Same as LITE version)
• Yellow box showing 00:00-01:00 EST high/low
• Black lines for first candle open/close
• Yellow midline (dashed)
• Orange daily separator
• Candle coloring (yellow/green/red/gray)
2. Liquidation Zones (NEW)
Multiple zones stacked above and below the Hour 1 range, each representing where traders using different leverage levels will be liquidated.
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LIQUIDATION ZONE HIERARCHY
The indicator shows 10 liquidation zones (or 11 in "Thin" mode), ordered from closest to furthest from Hour 1 range:
GOLDEN ZONE (GZ LIQ) - Closest to range
• Leverage: 200x to 261x
• Distance: 0.383% - 0.5% from Hour 1 boundaries
• Purpose: Catches the highest-leverage degens
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐ (risky, high volatility)
C+ LIQ
• Leverage: 125x to 161x
• Distance: 0.621% - 0.8%
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐
B+ LIQ
• Leverage: 90x to 100x
• Distance: 1.0% - 1.111%
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐
A+ LIQ
• Leverage: 60x to 75x
• Distance: 1.333% - 1.667%
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
S+ LIQ (Sweet spot)
• Expanded mode: 40x to 50x (2.0% - 2.5%)
• Thin mode: 50x to 55x (1.818% - 2.0%)
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST
S++ LIQ
• Expanded mode: 30x to 35x (2.857% - 3.333%)
• Thin mode: 40x to 45x (2.222% - 2.5%)
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
S+++ LIQ
• Expanded mode: 20x to 25x (4.0% - 5.0%)
• Thin mode: 35x to 37x (2.703% - 2.857%)
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
PRO LIQ
• Expanded mode: 10x to 15x (6.667% - 10.0%)
• Thin mode: 30x to 33x (3.03% - 3.333%)
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐
EXPERT LIQ
• Leverage: 27x to 28x
• Distance: 3.571% - 3.704%
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐⭐
GURU LIQ (Only in "Thin Liq Zones" mode)
• Leverage: 22x to 24x
• Distance: 4.167% - 4.545%
• Trade quality: ⭐⭐
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VISUAL MODES EXPLAINED
1. GOLDEN ZONES (Default)
• All zones = YELLOW
• Best for: Neutral trading, seeing all liquidation levels equally
• Philosophy: "All liquidations are opportunities"
2. GRADED SETUPS
• Upward zones = GREEN
• Downward zones = RED
• Best for: Directional trading
• Philosophy: "Trade with the trend"
3. INVERSE LIQS
• Upward zones = RED (short opportunities)
• Downward zones = GREEN (long opportunities)
• Best for: Contrarian/reversal trading
• Philosophy: "Fade the liquidation cascade"
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HOW TO TRADE LIQUIDATION ZONES
STRATEGY 1: LIQUIDATION HUNTING (Most Profitable)
When price reaches a liquidation zone, it often:
1. Wicks into the zone (liquidates traders)
2. Reverses sharply (no more sellers/buyers)
3. Returns toward Hour 1 range
LONG SETUP (at lower zones):
1. Wait for price to enter a liquidation zone (S+, S++, or A+)
2. Look for rejection wick or reversal candle
3. Enter on confirmation (bullish engulfing, hammer, etc.)
4. Stop loss: Below the liquidation zone
5. Target: Hour 1 midline OR opposite side of range
SHORT SETUP (at upper zones):
1. Wait for price to enter a liquidation zone
2. Look for rejection at zone midline
3. Enter on bearish confirmation
4. Stop loss: Above the liquidation zone
5. Target: Hour 1 midline OR opposite side
Best zones for this strategy: S+, S++, S+++, A+
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STRATEGY 2: LIQUIDATION CASCADE RIDING
Sometimes price blows through multiple zones (liquidation cascade). Ride the momentum:
Setup:
1. Price breaks through GZ or C+ cleanly
2. Enter in direction of break
3. Hold until S+ or S++ zone
4. Target: Next liquidation zone
5. Stop: Behind previous zone
Warning: This is aggressive. Use tight stops.
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STRATEGY 3: CROSS LABEL TRADING
The indicator shows yellow labels when price crosses liquidation zone midlines (if enabled).
How to use:
1. Enable "Show Liq Zone Cross Labels"
2. When you see a label appear (e.g., "S+"), price just crossed that zone
3. Reversal trade: Fade the move back to Hour 1
4. Continuation trade: Wait for retest and continue in that direction
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STRATEGY 4: ZONE STACKING
When multiple liquidation zones align with other technical confluences:
Perfect setup checklist:
✅ Price at S+ or S++ liquidation zone
✅ Previous day high/low nearby
✅ Fibonacci level (0.618, 0.786)
✅ Round number (e.g., 100.00, 2000.00)
✅ Trendline or support/resistance
= MONSTER TRADE SETUP
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SETTINGS GUIDE
LIQUIDATION ZONE MODE:
"Expanded Liq Zones" (Default)
• Zones spread out more
• S+ at 2.0-2.5%, PRO at 6.67-10%
• Best for: Volatile markets (crypto, indices)
• Use when: Hour 1 range is small (<0.5%)
"Thin Liq Zones"
• Zones closer together
• Adds GURU zone (22x-24x)
• S+ at 1.818-2%, PRO at 3.03-3.333%
• Best for: Forex, stable markets
• Use when: Hour 1 range is large (>1%)
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ADVANCED TRADING TIPS
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Position size: Risk 1-2% per trade
• Stop placement: Just beyond the liquidation zone (10-20 pips)
• Profit targets: 2-3x your risk minimum
BEST TIMES TO TRADE
1. 2:00-5:00 EST (London session) - Highest volatility
2. 8:00-11:00 EST (NY/London overlap)
3. 20:00-00:00 EST (Asian session for crypto)
MARKET-SPECIFIC TIPS
Crypto (BTC, ETH):
• Use "Expanded Liq Zones"
• Focus on S+, S++, S+++ zones
• Liquidation cascades are common
• Best on 5-15 minute charts
Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD):
• Use "Thin Liq Zones"
• A+ and B+ zones work best
• More mean-reverting behavior
• Best on 5-minute charts
Indices (ES, NQ, SPY):
• Either mode works
• Respect PRO zone during news
• More reliable liquidation hunts
• Best on 1-5 minute charts
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READING THE CHART
Yellow Labels at Top/Bottom
• Appear when price crosses a zone midline
• Quick visual confirmation of liquidation levels being hit
• Use for entry timing
Dashed Midlines
• These are your precise entry levels
• Price often reacts strongest at midlines
• Watch for rejection candles here
Shaded Background
• Yellow shading after 01:00 EST = still inside Hour 1 range
• Shows where consolidation zone is
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COMMON TRADE SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1: Clean Liquidation Hunt
1. Price breaks Hour 1 high at 3:00 EST
2. Reaches S+ zone, shows rejection wick
3. Trade: Short back to Hour 1 midline
4. R:R: 1:3 (25 pips risk, 75 pip target)
SCENARIO 2: Cascade to PRO
1. Major news event at 8:30 EST
2. Price blasts through all zones to PRO
3. Trade: Enter continuation at S++ retest
4. Target: PRO zone
SCENARIO 3: Double Liquidation
1. Price hits S+ up, reverses
2. Then hits S+ down, reverses
3. Trade: Fade the extremes, play the range
4. Best on: Low volatility days
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PRO TIPS
✅ The S zones (S+, S++, S+++) are the sweet spot - Most reliable reversals
✅ Combine with Hour 1 midline - When liquidation zone aligns with midline = strong level
✅ Watch volume - High volume at liquidation zones = stronger reversal
✅ Use alerts - Set price alerts at key liquidation zones
✅ Don't overtrade GZ and C+ - Too close to range, too choppy
✅ PRO zone = respect it - If price reaches PRO, it's a strong move (10%+ from Hour 1)
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WHAT NOT TO DO
❌ Don't enter blindly when price hits a zone - wait for confirmation
❌ Don't hold through multiple zones without trailing stops
❌ Don't ignore the Hour 1 range - it's still the foundation
❌ Don't trade liquidation zones in low liquidity (Sunday nights, holidays)
❌ Don't use the same position size for all zones - further zones = larger moves
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KEY DIFFERENCES FROM LITE VERSION
Feature LITE Liquidations
Liquidation zones ❌ ✅ (10-11 zones)
Cross labels ❌ ✅
Visual modes ❌ ✅ (3 modes)
Zone modes ❌ ✅ (Expanded/Thin)
Complexity Beginner Advanced
Best for Learning Hunting liquidations
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BOTTOM LINE
This indicator is a liquidation hunting machine . It shows you exactly where over-leveraged traders will be forced out of their positions, creating explosive reversal opportunities. The S+/S++/S+++ zones are where the magic happens. Master these zones, and you'll never look at price action the same way again.
Remember: Liquidations create volatility and opportunity , but they also create risk . Always use stops and proper position sizing!
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© 2026 Trading Guide - NYC Midnight Liquidations Indicator
For educational purposes only. Trade at your own risk.
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