Lesson 1 of 6 12 min read
Market structure: trends and ranges
Higher highs, lower lows and knowing which regime you're in.
Trends
An uptrend makes higher highs and higher lows; a downtrend makes lower highs and lower lows. Trading with structure puts the odds on your side more often than fighting it.
Ranges
When price bounces between a clear high and low, it's ranging. Range edges are where decisions happen; the middle is often noise.
Structure breaks
A break of the most recent higher low in an uptrend is an early warning the trend may be changing. It's a signal to reassess, not a guarantee.
Key takeaways
- Identify the regime before looking for entries.
- Trade range edges, avoid the middle.
- Structure breaks are warnings, not certainties.
Exercise
Label the swing highs and lows on ETH's 4-hour chart for the past two weeks. Is it trending or ranging?
Educational content only, not financial advice. Crypto is volatile and you can lose money.