Swing
Swing

Lesson 12 : Swing points

Lesson 12 : Swing points

Lesson 12 : Swing points

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

2 min

2 min

2 min

Swing Highs and Lows

Swing Highs and Lows

Swing Highs and Lows

A swing high or low must form in the market for a price reversal to occur; there is no alternative mechanism. Three candles comprise a swing high or low with candle 4 following.

A swing high or low must form in the market for a price reversal to occur; there is no alternative mechanism. Three candles comprise a swing high or low with candle 4 following.

A swing high or low must form in the market for a price reversal to occur; there is no alternative mechanism. Three candles comprise a swing high or low with candle 4 following.

  • Candle 1: The candle preceding the high or low

  • Candle 2: The candle that forms the high or low

  • Candle 3: The candle following the high or low

  • Candle 4: The candle following candle 3

  • Candle 1: The candle preceding the high or low

  • Candle 2: The candle that forms the high or low

  • Candle 3: The candle following the high or low

  • Candle 4: The candle following candle 3

  • Candle 1: The candle preceding the high or low

  • Candle 2: The candle that forms the high or low

  • Candle 3: The candle following the high or low

  • Candle 4: The candle following candle 3

Not all swing points are significant; focus only on those that occur at a relevant point of interest. As discussed earlier in the course, the emphasis is on swings that form at a high, a low, or within a fair value gap. In the example, a swing point forms after price takes out a high.

Not all swing points are significant; focus only on those that occur at a relevant point of interest. As discussed earlier in the course, the emphasis is on swings that form at a high, a low, or within a fair value gap. In the example, a swing point forms after price takes out a high.

Not all swing points are significant; focus only on those that occur at a relevant point of interest. As discussed earlier in the course, the emphasis is on swings that form at a high, a low, or within a fair value gap. In the example, a swing point forms after price takes out a high.

In the example a swing point forms after price reaches into a fair value gap.

In the example a swing point forms after price reaches into a fair value gap.

In the example a swing point forms after price reaches into a fair value gap.

Only when there is no high, low, or fair value gap can opposing candles serve as the point of interest for a swing formation.

Only when there is no high, low, or fair value gap can opposing candles serve as the point of interest for a swing formation.

Only when there is no high, low, or fair value gap can opposing candles serve as the point of interest for a swing formation.

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The standard for trading education and guidance

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