Market Structure Explained (BOS & CHoCH)
Market structure is the map of a trend. An uptrend makes higher highs and higher lows; a downtrend makes lower highs and lower lows. Reading structure tells you the trend, and two events — a break of structure (BOS) and a change of character (CHoCH) — tell you when the trend continues or flips.
How to read structure
Mark the swing highs and swing lows. As long as price keeps making higher highs and higher lows, the uptrend is intact. When that sequence breaks, something has changed — and that's your signal to pay attention.
Break of Structure (BOS)
A BOS happens when price breaks a prior swing point in the direction of the trend — e.g., an uptrend making a new higher high. It confirms continuation. More on BOS →
Change of Character (CHoCH)
A CHoCH is the first break against the trend — e.g., an uptrend suddenly breaking a higher low. It's the earliest hint of a possible reversal. More on CHoCH →
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What is the difference between BOS and CHoCH?
BOS confirms the trend continuing; CHoCH is the first sign it may be reversing. BOS is with-trend, CHoCH is counter-trend.
What timeframe should I read structure on?
Read the higher timeframe for the main trend, then use a lower timeframe for entries. They should agree.
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