Order blocks and fair value gaps are two of the most searched ICT concepts online. Combined, 'ICT order block' and 'fair value gap explained' are searched hundreds of thousands of times per month across YouTube, Google, and TikTok. Creators who can explain these concepts with clean animations get disproportionate discovery because most existing content is hard to follow.
What Makes a Good Order Block Animation
- The candles must build bar-by-bar — static screenshots of order blocks don't convey the formation process
- The order block zone should appear after the impulse move (that's when traders identify it retrospectively)
- Price must visibly return to the zone so viewers see the reaction
- The entry, stop, and target must be clearly marked so viewers understand the trade mechanics
- Labels should be minimal: 'Bullish OB', 'Entry', 'Target'. Avoid cluttering the chart with text.
What Makes a Good FVG Animation
- The three-candle sequence must be clearly visible and slightly larger than surrounding candles
- The gap zone should be highlighted with a semi-transparent fill (not an opaque box that hides the wicks)
- Animate the return to the FVG slowing down — traders watching know price often stalls here
- Show both a bullish and a bearish FVG if the video is a concept explainer
- For TikTok/Shorts: a single clean FVG setup filling and bouncing is enough content for a 30–45 second video
Recommended ChartAnimator Settings for ICT Content
| Setting | Recommended Value | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas ratio | 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Shorts/TikTok | Match your primary platform |
| Candles per video | 40–80 | Enough context for a real-looking setup |
| Animation speed | 0.2–0.4s per candle | Slower for complex ICT concepts |
| Zone opacity | 25–40% | Visible but doesn't block price action |
| Text size | 1.5–2% of canvas width | Readable at 720p and 1080p |
| Background | Dark (#0d1117 or similar) | Matches TradingView dark mode — familiar to viewers |
Short-Form vs Long-Form ICT Videos
Both formats work but serve different purposes. Short-form (30–90 seconds) on TikTok and YouTube Shorts is best for a single concept demonstration — one order block setup, one FVG fill. Long-form (5–15 minutes) on YouTube is better for complete concept explanations with multiple examples, historical context, and Q&A.
Many successful ICT channels produce one 8–12 minute YouTube video per week and cut 3–5 Shorts from it. The short-form drives discovery; the long-form builds trust and watch time.