Glossary

What is Return to zone (mitigation)

Price comes back into the FVG or OB after the impulse. Model entries are looked for here — with a stop beyond the zone or beyond the sweep.

How it works

BTC 1h: at 12:00 price came back into the FVG, closed above and made a new high.

Example

FVG 69 668–70 724. At 12:00 a return to 70 588 — inside the zone, close at 71 340. At 14:00 a new high at 72 633.

Common mistake

Parking a limit in the middle of the zone with no stop beyond it: the return can cut straight through.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Return to zone (mitigation) step by step?
In the Trading OS Academy: “FVG without the magic”, “MSS + retest”.
What is Return to zone (mitigation) related to?
FVG — fair value gap; OB — order block; Limit order.

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