A Break of Structure is when price breaks a swing point in the direction of the existing trend, confirming continuation. In an uptrend, breaking the prior high is a bullish BOS. It is distinct from a Change of Character, which breaks against the trend and hints at a reversal instead of continuation.
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What is Break of Structure (BOS)?
A Break of Structure is when price breaks a swing point in the direction of the existing trend, confirming continuation. In an uptrend, breaking the prior high is a bullish BOS. It is distinct from a Change of Character, which breaks against the trend and hints at a reversal instead of continuation.