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// GUIDE 04 · 7 min read

What is the difference between SMC, ICT, SNR and SND?

Direct answer

SMC and ICT emphasize structure, liquidity and institutional behavior; SNR focuses on support and resistance, while SND maps supply-demand imbalance. They may form confluence, but their labels are not interchangeable signals.

Written and reviewed by KORIQ Research · Updated 2026-08-02
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What does each framework answer?

SMC explains price through structure, liquidity and order zones; ICT provides a more specific vocabulary and execution framework; SNR marks repeatedly respected levels; SND marks areas where buying or selling imbalance may remain. Identify the framework before interpreting evidence.

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How should label conflicts be handled?

Do not count order block, demand and support labels at the same area as three independent confirmations. KORIQ groups related evidence, then checks structure, trigger and invalidation before raising confidence.