A trend-confirming break of the previous swing high in an uptrend (or swing low in a downtrend). It shows the dominant side is still in control.
How to identify it
- Existing trend of higher highs/higher lows
- Candle closes beyond the prior swing extreme
- Displacement rather than a slow drift
Entry
Enter with the trend on the pullback after the BOS.
Stop loss
Beyond the higher low (or lower high) that launched the break.
Target
Next external liquidity or measured leg.
Invalidation
The swing that created the BOS is broken.
Does it work for you?
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