Guided ICT concepts
Build understanding of structure, liquidity and timing.
Free ICT Trading Education
Learn to trade with structure and discipline.
Trades with BA is a free trading education channel by Babar Ali. Learn ICT concepts step by step through simple videos, playlists and a supportive community. No paywall, no signup, no hype.
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- Beginner friendly
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THE MARKET MAKER MINDSET
See beyond the candles.
Explore how time, price and liquidity connect — with practical ICT trading education.
ICT FrameworkMarket NarrativeGold / XAUUSD
01 / CONTEXTHigher timeframe bias
Understand where price is in the larger market structure.
02 / NARRATIVELiquidity & timing
Study liquidity objectives and session delivery.
03 / EXECUTIONConfirmation & risk
Plan entries with a defined stop and position size.
Study the logic. Build your process. Manage your risk.
Explore trading lessons →Why traders trust Trades with BA
Honest education, clear process and a community that helps you grow.
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Free Education
Our videos, playlists and blog articles are free to access. Premium mentorship is optional, never required.
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No Hype, No Guarantees
We never promise guaranteed profits. We teach process, risk control and honest expectations.
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Structured Learning Path
Playlists are ordered from beginner to advanced so you always know what to learn next.
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Real Trade Breakdowns
See how setups are analysed, including the reasoning behind entries, stop losses and targets.
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Risk First Mindset
Position sizing, daily loss limits and journaling come before any strategy talk.
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Supportive Community
Join the WhatsApp channel and social pages to ask questions and stay updated.
Start learning for free
New to trading? Follow this simple path. Every step is free.
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Start with the basics
Watch the beginner playlist to understand candles, market structure and trading sessions.
2
Learn ICT concepts
Move on to liquidity, order blocks and fair value gaps with clear chart examples.
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Practise on a demo account
Apply one setup at a time, and write every trade in a journal.
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Join the community
Ask questions in the WhatsApp channel and keep learning with other traders.
Free playlists
Playlist▶🔥 MARKET MAKER SERIES | 🎯 WHY PRICE TAKES YOUR STOP LOSS BEFORE THE REAL MOVE? | ICT & SMART MONEY ⚡ | TRADES WITH BA
🎯 THE MARKET MAKER FRAMEWORK In this series, we connect the pieces instead of studying them in isolation. LIQUIDITY ↓ MANIPULATION ↓ STRUCTURE ↓ DISPLACEMENT ↓ FVG / ORDER BLOCK ↓ TIME & PRICE ↓ MARKET NARRATIVE ↓ EXECUTION The objective is not to
Playlist▶🔥 MARKET MAKER SERIES | 🎯 WHY PRICE TAKES YOUR STOP LOSS BEFORE THE REAL MOVE? | ICT & SMART MONEY ⚡ | TRADES WITH BA
🎯 THE MARKET MAKER FRAMEWORK In this series, we connect the pieces instead of studying them in isolation. LIQUIDITY ↓ MANIPULATION ↓ STRUCTURE ↓ DISPLACEMENT ↓ FVG / ORDER BLOCK ↓ TIME & PRICE ↓ MARKET NARRATIVE ↓ EXECUTION The objective is not to
Playlist▶🔥 MARKET MAKER SERIES | 🎯 WHY PRICE TAKES YOUR STOP LOSS BEFORE THE REAL MOVE? | ICT & SMART MONEY ⚡ | TRADES WITH BA
🎯 THE MARKET MAKER FRAMEWORK In this series, we connect the pieces instead of studying them in isolation. LIQUIDITY ↓ MANIPULATION ↓ STRUCTURE ↓ DISPLACEMENT ↓ FVG / ORDER BLOCK ↓ TIME & PRICE ↓ MARKET NARRATIVE ↓ EXECUTION The objective is not to
Latest videos
▶Trades With BA — Live Trading Session
Watch the original Trades With BA live session and learn from the chart discussion.
▶🔥 MARKET MAKER SERIES EP. 2 | Stop Trading FVGs Like This | The Hidden FVG Levels | Trades With BA
📚 WATCH THE FULL MARKET MAKER SERIES If you want to understand ICT beyond isolated concepts and random setups, follow the complete Market Maker Series. No magical strategy. No guaranteed results. No 90% win-rate claims. Just market behaviour, time, price, liquidity and execution
THE BA LEARNING COMMUNITY
Join the free community ↗You don't have to learn alone.
Free ICT trading lessons, structured study and thoughtful conversations—built around process, not profit promises.
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Gold-focused learning
Study XAUUSD examples and trading narratives.
Risk-first thinking
Practise stops, sizing, journaling and discipline.
A place to ask
Connect through the official BA community channels.
Meet the trader behind the channel
BEHIND THE CHARTS
BABAR ALIFounder · ICT Educator
BABAR ALIFounder · ICT EducatorFOUNDER & EDUCATOR
Babar Ali
Founder and Lead Trader, Trades with BA
Babar Ali is the founder and lead trader of Trades with BA and runs the channel and community. Through ICT concepts, trade breakdowns and risk management lessons, he teaches traders a structured process instead of shortcuts.
His goal is simple: help every trader grow through discipline, journaling and practice, and make quality trading education easy to access for free.
8+Years of experience
ICT concepts and price actionFocus
Risk first, journal drivenApproach
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trades with BA?
Trades with BA is a free trading education brand that teaches ICT concepts through videos, playlists, trade breakdowns and a blog.
Who runs Trades with BA?
Babar Ali is the founder and lead trader behind Trades with BA.
Is the content really free?
Yes. Videos, playlists and blog articles are free. Premium mentorship is an optional paid service.
Do I need experience to start?
No. The beginner playlist starts from the basics: candles, market structure and sessions.
What does ICT mean?
ICT stands for Inner Circle Trader, a price action framework built around liquidity and market structure.
Is this financial advice?
No. All content is educational only. Trading involves risk and you are responsible for your own decisions.
How do I get premium mentorship?
Send a message on WhatsApp from the Contact page and we will explain how it works.
What is ICT?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology, which includes technology used for storing, processing, and communicating information.
What does ICT include?
ICT includes technology like computers, the internet, smartphones, and other digital tools used for communication and information processing.
Why is ICT important?
ICT is important because it enables us to access and share information quickly and efficiently, and it facilitates communication across the globe.
Ready to start your trading journey?
Begin with the free playlists today, or message us on WhatsApp for premium mentorship.
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