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Understanding Market Structure

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Understanding Market Structure

The foundation for trend analysis

Market Structure Overview

Market structure reveals the 'footprint' of buyers and sellers.

It shows how price moves in trends and consolidations.

Identifying structure helps predict potential future price movements.

Key elements include swing highs, swing lows, and trend direction.

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What does market structure primarily help you identify?

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Golden Rule

Always identify the trend before looking for entries. Trade with the trend.

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After learning: Take the Market Structure Quiz to test your understanding.

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Market Structure Examples

Real market examples with analysis

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BTC/USD4H2024-12-15

BTC Break of Structure

Valid BOS with Hard-Close

Win
Previous LHBOS!Hard-close above previous LH = Valid BOS
Setup
  • 1Price in downtrend with lower lows
  • 2Bounce from $42,000 demand zone
  • 3Break above previous lower high at $44,500
  • 4Hard-close bullish candle confirms BOS
Key Lessons
  • Wait for candle CLOSE, not just wick
  • Hard-close adds confidence to the break
  • Entry on retest of broken level