What it means
A mitigation block is an order block that has been touched/retested at least once. SMC theory holds that institutional orders at the block are partially filled on the first touch, leaving fewer orders for subsequent reactions. The first reaction off an order block is treated as the highest-reliability entry; subsequent retests have diminishing edge.
Why it matters
The mitigation concept gives a decay rule for order block reliability over multiple retests. Unmitigated > mitigated once > mitigated multiple times. This helps prioritize which order blocks to trade actively versus which to treat as 'used up.'
How to use it
Mark order blocks as unmitigated initially. After first touch and reaction, mark as 'mitigated' — still tradeable but with reduced size or tighter stop. After 2-3 mitigations, treat the level as exhausted and look for fresh structure.
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