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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