What is the AMD model?

AMD stands for Accumulation Manipulation Distribution. It describes the three-phase cycle that market makers repeat: accumulate positions during a range, manipulate price by sweeping liquidity to fill remaining orders, then distribute by moving price to the target.

How often does the AMD cycle repeat?

The AMD cycle repeats on every timeframe from 5-minute to monthly. On intraday charts it often plays out during each session — accumulation in Asia, manipulation at London open, distribution during London and New York.

Advanced Module 5: Advanced

Market Maker Models: How Institutions Engineer Price

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Quick answer

The Market Maker Model (AMD): how institutions accumulate, manipulate, and distribute in repeating cycles. Learn to read and trade each phase.

Market Maker Models

The Market Maker Model (AMD): how institutions accumulate, manipulate, and distribute in repeating cycles. Learn to read and trade each phase.

Key Takeaways

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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Answer these questions to check your understanding.

1. AMD stands for:

2. The manipulation phase is designed to:

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