A swing high has a lower high to its left and right (3-bar fractal).
The atom of structure. A swing high = candle whose high exceeds both neighbors. Swing low = candle whose low is below both neighbors. ICT distinguishes short-term (STH/STL), intermediate (ITH/ITL), and long-term (LTH/LTL) swings — each forms when adjacent lower-tier swings exist.
In the ICT framework, Swing Highs & Lows is produced by these upstream concepts:
Understanding Swing Highs & Lows is essential because it feeds into:
These mentorship strategies incorporate Swing Highs & Lows in their playbook:
Open the Market Structure interactive module — see Swing Highs & Lows on a real chart with step-by-step annotations.
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