Structure Break Continuation

When price breaks the last swing in the trend's direction, look for the next signal to join the move.

When to use it#

• The trend is intact and price just broke its last swing high (or low, in a downtrend).
• You want confirmation that the trend has fuel before you join it.

Settings#

Anything not listed stays on its default. See the Full Settings Reference for every option.

Step by step#

1. 1
   See a Break in the trend's direction

   A Break means price closed beyond the last swing in the same direction as the trend.
2. 2
   Wait for a signal after the Break

   Signals that follow a Break line up structure, trend and momentum.
3. 3
   Check room to the next level

   Breaks into open space give the targets more room than breaks into a nearby zone.

Managing the trade#

• The broken swing often acts as a new floor (or ceiling). Price closing back through it weakens the idea.
• Scale out at the targets as usual.

When to skip it#

• The Break happens against the higher timeframe trend.
• Price is already stretched at the outer band after the Break.

Common mistakes#

• Entering on the Break candle itself, at the most stretched price.
• Confusing a Shift (possible turn) with a Break (continuation).

Related playbooks#