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Swing High
A local peak in price action before a pullback.
Full Definition
A swing high is a candlestick or bar with a higher high than the candles immediately before and after it, marking a local peak in price. Swing highs are used to identify trend structure, draw resistance levels, and place stop losses. They're key reference points in technical analysis.
Example
Price rises to 1.1000, then falls to 1.0950. The 1.1000 level is a swing high that can be used as resistance or for placing stops above.
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