Market Structure Basics
Understand swing highs, swing lows, break of structure and trend context.
A sequence of price swings
Market structure describes how swing highs and lows develop. Higher highs and higher lows are a common description of an uptrend; lower highs and lower lows describe a downtrend. The conclusion depends on the interval and the swing definition.
A break and a failed break
Price may trade above a prior high and then close back inside its range. That differs from sustained trading above the level. Define in advance whether your method uses a wick, a close or several completed candles as confirmation.
Keep the definition stable
Switching swing definitions after seeing the outcome makes historical interpretation unreliable. Mark levels first and record what would confirm or invalidate the idea. A high scanner score describes activity and does not establish structure by itself.
Make a swing sequence explicit
Hypothetical worked example. Lows of 90, 94 and 98 with highs of 100, 104 and 108 form a hypothetical higher-high, higher-low sequence. A later move below 98 challenges the latest higher low, but the significance depends on timeframe and how a swing is defined.
Is structure part of the score?
There is no swing-point or structure-break component in the current formula. A strong score and a broken local structure can coexist; inspect the chart separately.
Verify the assumptions
Check the input window, fees and data availability before applying this example. For the exact software behavior and coverage limits, read the scanner methodology. Examples explain arithmetic and interpretation; they are not historical performance claims.