Liquidity sweep
Updated 2026-09-20
Definition
A move beyond a level (an obvious high/low) with the wick, followed by a return that closes on the opposite side.
Why it matters
In the SMC model it represents taking waiting orders (stops and breakouts). On its own it isn't a signal: it becomes interesting when followed by a shift of structure in the opposite direction.
Practical example
Price falls 9 pips below the Asian low and closes above: a sweep of the low.
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Course lesson: Liquidity: buy-side, sell-side, equal highs/lows and sweepsRelated entries
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