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Break of Structure (BOS)
A Break of Structure confirms that the trend is continuing — it's your green light.
What This Means
When price in an uptrend pushes through the previous swing high, that's a Break of Structure (BOS). It confirms buyers are still in control. In a downtrend, when price breaks below the previous swing low, that's a bearish BOS. BOS = the trend confirmed, not changing.
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The Rule
BOS = trend continuation. Wait for it before entering WITH the trend.
A BOS in the direction of your bias confirms your trade idea.
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Do these steps exactly1
Mark your last swing high on the 1H chart
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Watch price — does it close ABOVE that level?
If yes, that is a bullish BOS
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After the BOS, look for a pullback
The pullback is where you will look for your entry
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Do NOT enter immediately on the BOS
Wait for price to retrace — entries on impulses lose money
Common Mistake
A BOS is only valid when a CANDLE CLOSES beyond the level — not just a wick.