Valid vs Invalid FVG — Complete SMC GuideGOLD (US$/OZ)TVC:GOLDASX_ForexA Fair Value Gap (FVG) is most effective when it forms with strong displacement, clear market structure, and meaningful liquidity context. A high-quality FVG typically appears after a liquidity sweep, BOS, or market-structure shift, followed by strong momentum that creates a clear three-candle imbalance. The key is not to treat every visible gap as a valid trading opportunity. A quality FVG should align with the overall trend, show strong displacement, and ideally be respected when price retraces into the imbalance. Confirmation through rejection, structure, or continuation can help validate the setup. On the other hand, FVGs formed during sideways/choppy conditions, weak momentum, unclear structure, or against the broader trend carry different technical context. Understanding these differences helps traders focus on cleaner price-delivery setups rather than reacting to every imbalance. SMC Focus: Liquidity → Displacement → BOS/CHoCH → FVG → Retracement → Confirmation → Price Delivery.