Advanced Market Structure Course (Full Tutorial)

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This section provides an introduction to the importance of understanding market structure in trading and highlights the two key factors that influence price direction.

Market Structure General Behavior

• Price movements in the market can be categorized into two factors: trending (uptrend and downtrend) and consolidation phase.

• Price continuously moves between uptrends, downtrends, and consolidations.

• Traders need to identify whether the market is in an uptrend, downtrend, or consolidating phase when analyzing charts.

Ideal Uptrend Structure

• An ideal uptrend structure consists of prices forming higher highs and higher lows.

• The trend continues as long as major lows are not broken to the downside.

• Valid major highs and lows are crucial for detecting trend reversals or continuations.

Realistic Uptrend Structure

• In a realistic uptrend structure, prices may not exactly mirror the ideal pattern.

• Major highs are identified by looking at the highest point before a retracement movement begins.

• Major lows are recognized as the lowest point of a bullish wave that leads to a break of structure.

Bearish Scenario

• In a downtrend, prices form lower lows and lower highs.

• The price tends to break previous lows while maintaining the highs.

Identifying Major Highs and Lows

• Major external structures consist of valid major highs and lows.

• Internal structures are formed between major external structures.

• A break of structure signals either trend continuation or reversal.

Trading Range and Retracement Phase

• Recent major external structures define the current area of interest and trading range.

• During retracement phases, internal structures may be bearish before forming a bullish realignment.

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This section discusses the concept of market structure and how it is formed by external and internal structures. It explains how the price breaking major highs or lows can indicate a trend reversal or continuation.

Understanding Market Structure

• Market structure is formed by external structures, which are major highs and lows, and internal structures that form between them.

• The nature of internal price action within the external structures doesn't matter as long as the price remains below the most recent major high for a bearish market or above it for a bullish market.

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This section explains the concept of break of structure (BOS) and its significance in identifying trend reversals or continuations.

Break of Structure (BOS)

• A valid break of structure occurs when the price breaks and closes above/below the most recent higher high/lower low with the body of a candle.

• If the price immediately moves downward after breaking a structure, it generates a new major low/high and establishes a new trading range.

• A valid BOS signals a potential trend reversal if it breaks the newly generated major low/high, indicating a change in character.

• Specific rules must be considered to identify a valid BOS, such as candle body closure and comparison of candle wicks.

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This section provides further details on identifying valid break of structure patterns.

Valid Break of Structure Patterns

• A valid bullish break of structure occurs when the price breaks the recent higher high with a long shadow/wick but closes below its range with subsequent candle's wick not surpassing the first candle's wick.

• A valid bearish break of structure occurs when the price breaks the recent lower low with a long shadow/wick but closes above its range with subsequent candle's shadow not surpassing the first candle's wick.

• Internal structures formed within the trading range should not be considered as valid break of structure patterns.

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This section explains how to identify a valid change of character pattern and the importance of backtesting trading strategies.

Valid Change of Character Pattern

• To identify a valid change of character, determine the general market direction (uptrend or downtrend) and highlight the valid break of structures on the price chart.

• In a bullish scenario, a series of valid break of structures represents major structures, while internal price action between them is considered internal change of character patterns.

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This section emphasizes the importance of backtesting trading strategies and introduces Trader Edge as a platform for backtesting.

Backtesting Trading Strategies

• Before using a strategy or setup in a real account, it is recommended to backtest it at least 100 times.

• The Trader Edge platform is recommended for backtesting exclusive trading strategies and setups. Check out the link in the description for more information.

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This section discusses identifying trend reversals in bearish market structures.

Bearish Market Structure

• A bearish market structure requires the price to break and close below the most recent lower low with the body of a candle.

• If the price breaks above the newly generated major high, it indicates a trend reversal signal.

• Specific rules must be followed to determine if a break of structure is valid or not.

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The transcript provides an understanding of market structure, break of structure patterns, and identifying trend reversals or continuations. It emphasizes the importance of backtesting trading strategies before implementing them in real accounts.

Understanding Market Structure and Reversals

This section discusses the common mistake made by novice traders in identifying market structure and reversals.

Identifying a Market Structure Shift

• Novice traders often mistake minor changes in market character as signals of a reversal in market direction.

• They believe that the bullish phase has ended and it's an ideal time to go short.

• However, they fail to realize that the price may continue its bullish movement after a brief retracement, resulting in hitting their stop-loss for short positions.

The Importance of Valid Market Structure Shift Signals

• To confirm a market structure shift, it is crucial for the price to break a major low or high.

• Traders should not enter short positions until the price breaks the last major low to the downside.

• A valid change of character pattern is considered when the price breaks and closes below/above the last major low/high with the body of a candle.

• If the price breaks recent structures with long wicks or shadows and closes within the range, it is considered invalid.

Valid Change of Character Patterns

This section emphasizes the importance of valid change of character patterns for high probability trades.

Valid Change of Character in Bullish Scenario

• In a bullish scenario, a valid change of character pattern requires the price to break and close below the recent major low with the body of a candle.

• A penetration with a shadow or wick is not acceptable.

Valid Change of Character in Bearish Scenario

• In a bearish scenario, a valid change of character pattern requires the price to break and close above the recent major high with the body of a candle.

• A penetration with a shadow or wick is not acceptable.

Conclusion

Traders are advised to be patient and wait for the price to establish a major change of character before making trading decisions. Valid market structure shift signals provide higher probability trades. It is important to understand the significance of candlestick patterns and avoid entering positions based on invalid change of character patterns.

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