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Technical Analysis · Module 2: Trends, Levels & Structure · Lesson 3

Market Structure

Intermediate 6 minLesson 5 of 12

Learning objectives

  • Explain market structure in plain language
  • Understand why it matters to markets
  • Recognise a common misconception

The concept

Market structure maps the sequence of swing highs and lows. A 'break of structure' occurs when price moves beyond a prior swing point.

Why it matters

It gives an objective way to describe changes.

How markets interpret it

Many traders watch for a failed higher high as an early sign of weakening.

Key takeaways

  • Structure = sequence of swing highs and lows.
  • Define swings consistently.

Knowledge check

A break of structure is…

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