In this THREAD I will explain "Market Structure"
1. What is Market Structure?
2. POI
3. Order Block
1. What is Market Structure?
Market Structure is a framework used to determine the overall direction and trend of price.
There are two main types:
- Bullish Structure
Price forms higher highs and higher lows, signaling an upward trend.
1.1 What is Market Structure?
The other type of Structure is:
- Bearish Structure
A Bearish Structure is characterized by Lower Lows (LL) and Lower Highs (LH)
The structure shifts only when a Higher High (HH) is established.
1.2 What is Market Structure?
Minor Structure:
Highs and lows formed within a larger swing, seen on lower timeframes (LTF)
Major Market Structure:
Key structural levels on higher timeframes (HTF) that define the overall trend direction
2. POI
Points of Interest (POI) are key levels or zones on a price chart.
Where significant trading activity or market reactions are likely to occur.
2.1 POI
Common Types of POIs:
- FVGs
- Order Blocks
- Breaker Blocks
- Rejection Blocks
2.2 POI
The Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) zone lies between the 0.618 and 0.79 retracement levels.
When a POI aligns with an OTE level, the likelihood of price reacting significantly increases.
2.3 POI
To identify a valid Point of Interest (POI), follow these rules:
- The POI must have swept Liquidity before reacting
- There should be no remaining liquidity beyond the POI
- The level must be untested
- Presence of Inducement before the POI
3. Order Block
Order Blocks are price zones with a high concentration of pending limit orders, often placed by institutions.
Bullish OB: An area with a high concentration of limit buy orders
Bearish OB: An area with a high concentration of limit sell orders
3.1 Order Block
After an OB forms, the presence of an imbalance is essential.
An imbalance reflects strong buying or selling pressure.
A sharp move away from the OB confirms the strength and validity of the price action.
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