What Is an FVG in Trading?
Fair value gaps explained, and how traders use them on Exness charts.
Open Exness Account →A fair value gap (FVG) is a price imbalance left when a strong three-candle move skips a price area. Because the move was one-sided, price often returns to 'fill' part of the gap, so traders treat FVGs as potential entry zones or targets. On Exness charts, mark the gap, confirm it with the prevailing trend and nearby levels, and manage risk with a stop.
Fair value gaps explained
- An FVG is a three-candle imbalance where price moved too fast to trade fairly.
- It leaves a gap that price often partly revisits later.
- Bullish and bearish FVGs form in strong moves.
- Traders use them as potential entry zones or targets.
- Confirm with trend and other levels before acting.
FVG basics
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it is | 3-candle price imbalance |
| Why it matters | Price often revisits the gap |
| Use | Entry zone or target |
| Confirm with | Trend and key levels |
Frequently asked questions
What does FVG mean in trading?
FVG stands for fair value gap — a price imbalance from a fast three-candle move that price often returns to partially fill later.
How do I trade a fair value gap?
Mark the gap on your chart and watch for price to return to it in line with the trend, using it as a potential entry with a protective stop.
Are fair value gaps reliable?
They are a probability-based concept, not a certainty. Combine FVGs with trend and other levels, and always manage risk.