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TrendBeginner
A market making higher highs and higher lows (uptrend) or lower highs and lower lows (downtrend).
What it means
Trends are only true on a given timeframe. Trading with the trend usually gives more room for winners; trading against it needs a clear reason such as a sweep and a structure shift.
How to spot it
- Connect the last swing highs and lows and see which way they step.
Common mistakes
- Calling a trend from two candles.
Related terms
Market structureThe pattern of swing highs and swing lows that shows whether price is trending u…Swing high and swing lowA swing high is a candle high with lower highs on both sides; a swing low is a c…RangeSideways price between a clear high and low, with no trend.…
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