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Market structure shiftMSSAdvanced
A break of the opposite swing, usually with a strong, fast move, that signals price may now head the other way.
Simplified illustration, not real market data.
What it means
An MSS is often looked for right after a liquidity sweep: price takes the highs, then breaks the last swing low with displacement. That sequence is the core of many ICT entry models.
How to spot it
- Look for a sweep of a high or low first.
- Then a strong candle (or several) breaking the opposite swing.
Common mistakes
- Accepting a slow, overlapping break as an MSS. Without displacement it is weak.
Related terms
Change of characterThe first break of structure against the current trend, an early sign the trend …DisplacementA fast, strong move made of large candles, often leaving fair value gaps behind.…Liquidity sweepPrice trades beyond a high or low, triggers the stops there, and closes back ins…
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