Break of Structure (BOS)

Trend continuation — price breaks the most recent swing in the trending direction.

What is Break of Structure (BOS)?

In an uptrend, a BOS is the close above the most recent swing high. It confirms the trend is intact. BOS does not mean enter — it means the prior leg has resolved and a fresh leg has begun. Wait for the pullback into the originating FVG/OB.

What Causes Break of Structure (BOS)?

In the ICT framework, Break of Structure (BOS) is produced by these upstream concepts:

• Bullish Structure
• Bearish Structure

What Does Break of Structure (BOS) Lead To?

Understanding Break of Structure (BOS) is essential because it feeds into:

• Order Block (OB)
• Fair Value Gap (FVG / Imbalance)

Strategies That Use Break of Structure (BOS)

These mentorship strategies incorporate Break of Structure (BOS) in their playbook:

• Dovi Trade Strategy
• Wick Theory Strategy
• 1-Minute Opening Range Scalping
• London Kill Zone Trident Strategy
• Fibonacci Multi-Limit Position Trading Strategy
• Gamma Trading Strategy
• 50% Range Redelivery Strategy
• Rectangle Setup Strategy
• London Session High/Low Strategy
• Lance Breitstein Swing Trading Strategy
• Steven Dux Short Selling Strategy
• Tape Reading & Level 2 Strategy