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Swing high and swing lowBeginner
A swing high is a candle high with lower highs on both sides; a swing low is a candle low with higher lows on both sides.
Simplified illustration, not real market data.
What it means
Swings are the building blocks of structure and liquidity. Traders place stops just beyond them, which is why they attract price.
A common definition uses one or two candles on each side. WickCheck uses fixed pivot rules so the same swing is found every time.
How to spot it
- Look for a peak or trough with smaller candles either side.
- The more obvious the swing, the more stops usually sit beyond it.
Common mistakes
- Marking a swing before the candles on its right side have closed. That is looking into the future.
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Education only, not financial advice. Definitions vary between teachers; these are ours, written for clarity.