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The Zig Zag indicator can draw horizontal levels from the five most recent pivots. Theyâre labeled a, b, c, d, and e, in order from the most recent pivot, and each pivot can be defined uniquely in the scanner.
All traders on TrendSpider have access to several market structure scans, so letâs briefly look at whatâs available. Basic Uptrend and Downtrend
Pullbacks and Bounces If youâd like to find pullbacks or bounces within an uptrend or downtrend, respectively, use the âSimple Uptrend Pullbac
In the ICT philosophy, this weakening of trend can lead to whatâs called a âbreak of structureâ. In an uptrend, a break of structure is visualized as a lower low being made, and in downtrends, itâs visualized as a higher high being made. These are the first signs that the trend is changing, but often, they do not represent the best times to take trades b/c they can lead to reversals in which the previous high or low is tested before the new trend officially takes hold.
In a strong trend, the price will respect these basics of higher highs and higher lows or lower highs and lower lows, but what happens when a trend is weakening?
In a weakening trend, cracks will begin to form by way of failures at new highs and lows. In some cases, these failures can appear as wicks through previous highs or lows that never materialize into the next proper leg higher or low.
If a fair value gap, order block, or a previously untested point of control is present near this low, these can be both powerful magnets for the price as well as low-risk places to enter long positions.
The same concepts are true in downtrends. Measure a fib sequence from the high to low of the previous swing and find where the price is relative to the fib levels. If the price has overshot the .50-.618 Fib levels, look for FVGs, Order Blocks, or untested points of control above the current pric
One way is with Fibonacci sequences. Using the Auto Fib tool, if you measure a fib sequence of the previous swing, youâll want to look for where the price is relative to the levels contained within that fib sequence.
Is the price in the upper or lower half of the fib sequence? In strong trends where buyers are in full control, the price has a tendency to pull back less than in weaker trends. If the price pulls back to this middle area, between the .50 â .618 retracement line, and immediately bo
Now that we understand the very basics of how to identify the current trend, next, letâs talk about gauging expectations for where the price might be headed next.
Generally speaking, price is like a ball rolling downhill. It likes to continue in the direction that itâs going in, and as time frames increase, it takes greater and greater effort to reverse the price from its current direction.
Letâs look at an uptrend example first. If the price was previously in an uptrend and is now trading w
As simple as it seems, identifying trend direction can be quite difficult and this is mainly due to the fact that the underlying trend of an asset can vary across time frames.
In this example, we see that the price is in a uptrend on the 15-minute, an downtrend on the 1hr, and mostly going sideways on the daily. Pretty confusing right?
Due to this confusion, itâs advisable to start your trend analysis with a top-down approach; first identifying the trend on a high time frame (like the daily o
The first, and arguably most important market structure concept to understand is the idea of trend, and there really are only three things that the price can do as it relates to trend.
Price can move in an uptrend, meaning higher highs and higher lows are being made. Price can move in a downtrend, meaning lower highs and lower lows are being made, and price can move sideways. Sideways price action represents periods of either accumulation or distribution.
Another benefit of using market structure in trading is that the market brings together the collective wisdom of multiple participants, weights it according to the size of the trades they make, and allows analysts to understand the collective sentiment.
Market structure has the advantage of defining when and at what price to buy and sell through trendlines and price goal targets, which has a significant benefit. After deciding on and marking out the borders of a possible formation, these bounda
Not only does market structure provide you with a clear overview of current market conditions and trends, but it can also help you identify support and resistance levels.
When using market structure to find support and resistance, look left and try to identify areas that have been consistently respected over time. If multiple tests have been performed at the same level there is a higher chance the level will be respected again.
Looking at the historical order book and identifying persistent re
Market structure is not a trading strategy or specific setup. Itâs more of a high-level concept that allows you to identify and understand overall market conditions.
It can be used to help with trade entries or more importantly, set invalidation levels and know when youâre wrong. You can also manage trades and babysit positions using market structure principles.
Here are some market structure examples:
Pullback or Retracement: When the market is in an up or downtrend, this pattern indicates that the price will push back and collect orders (producing a candle in the opposite direction) before continuing the trend.
Structure Hold: This is essentially a return to a previous pullback, then the continuation of the prevailing trend. It can result in trapped traders that expect the market to reverse but note how the trend remains intact. No lower lows (in the bullish example) or higher highs (in the bearish example) are created.
Continuation: This is a bullish or bearish structure where price forms a short consolidation or base before pushing higher. During the base period, traders reaccumulate or redistribute their position in anticipation of the next rally or drop. This can form a triangle or pennant pattern.
What is the Best Time Frame to Identify Market Structure?
Market structure appears across all time frames and different time frames often display different market structures.
For example, while the overall market structure on the higher time frame may be trending up, the lower time frame structure may be in a current downtrend as the market pulls back, awaiting the influx of buyers to continue the higher time frame move.
Higher volume is represented on higher time frames, which means more market participants and more reliable sentiment. This generall
Assets and trading instruments that have high liquidity, a high number of participants, and a high volume have a smoother and more obvious market structure. Forex, futures, bonds, and stocks are ideally suited to market structure analysis.
The following market structure example is taken from the EURUSD forex market and has a well-defined bullish structure:
However, smaller stocks and some low-cap cryptocurrencies may lack enough liquidity to form a clean market structure, especially on low tim
Market structure can help you define if-then scenarios. For example, if a structure break occurs then look to get short on a pullback.
The Trend Is Your Friend One of the most popular expressions in the trading world, and for good reason. If you can use market structure to identify a trend, more often than not, the price will continue in the same direction going forward.
Momentum This is due to the simple fact that buyers (in a bullish trend) are already present. To reverse the trend, aggressi
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