Price Location

Swing High

Peak formed by a candle with lower highs on both sides

A swing high is a peak in price action, formed by a candle or series of candles with lower highs on either side. It represents a temporary high point before a retracement or reversal. Identifying swing highs is crucial for analyzing market structure.

How to Recognize

  • Peak in price action
  • Candle with lower highs on both sides
  • Point before a pullback or reversal
  • Key reference for trend analysis