Core Concepts

Impulsive Phase

Strong directional price movement that creates new market structure

An impulsive phase is a strong, directional move in price that establishes new higher highs (in uptrends) or lower lows (in downtrends). These moves are characterized by significant momentum and represent the dominant trend direction.

✓How to Recognize

  • •Strong directional movement
  • •Creation of new highs or lows
  • •Increased momentum and volume
  • •Clear break of previous structure