Market structure

The sequence of swing highs and swing lows on a chart, read as a map of who has been in control: buyers making higher swings, sellers making lower swings, or neither (a range).

How traders use it: Traders label swings first, then decide whether they are looking for continuation with the structure or for evidence that it is changing.

Common mistake: Labelling every tiny wiggle. Pick a timeframe and a consistent swing definition, or the "structure" changes every few candles.