Terminology

AMD Model Terminology

Here are some key terms and acronyms you will encounter with the AMD Model:

AMD (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution)

This is the heart of the model. It refers to the three phases every significant market move goes through:

1. Accumulation: The building of positions, typically in a sideways range.

2. Manipulation: The "Judas" move against the intended direction, designed to trap traders and grab liquidity.

3. Distribution: The expansion or real move in the intended direction.

HTF / LTF

• HTF (Higher Timeframe): The larger timeframe context you want to analyze (e.g., Daily, 4-Hour). The model projects this candle structure onto your chart.

• LTF (Lower Timeframe): The timeframe you are currently looking at (e.g., 1-minute, 5-minute). This is where you execute your trades.

CISD (Change in State of Delivery)

This is your confirmation signal. When price breaks and closes beyond a significant level after a manipulation, it signals a "Change in State of Delivery."

• Bullish CISD: Price breaks above the Manipulation High.

• Bearish CISD: Price breaks below the Manipulation Low. Seeing a CISD confirms that the manipulation phase is likely over and distribution has begun.

Sweep

A Sweep occurs when price briefly trades beyond a previous high or low (taking out liquidity) but then reverses and closes back inside the range. This is a classic sign of a "fake-out" or manipulation.

EQH / EQL

• EQH (Equal Highs): Two or more highs at roughly the same level.

• EQL (Equal Lows): Two or more lows at roughly the same level. These are often considered "magnets" or targets for price because many stop-loss orders rest above/below them.

KOP (Key Open Prices)

These are specific times of the day that institutional algorithms often reference. The model tracks:

• 00:00 (NY Midnight Open)

• 08:30 (CME Open)

• 09:30 (NY Stock Exchange Open) Price often returns to retest these levels or uses them as a pivot for the daily bias.

Liquidity Grabs

Often used interchangeably with Sweeps, a Liquidity Grab is when price aggressively moves into an area where many stop-loss orders are sitting (above highs or below lows). The intent is to "grab" the available liquidity to fuel a move in the opposite direction.

Projections

Once a model is confirmed via CISD, the tool automatically plots Projections (or targets) on the chart. These are calculated levels (often 1.0, 2.0, 2.5 standard deviations of the manipulation range) where price is likely to gravitate towards during the Distribution phase.