ICT Swing Structure [STL/STH · ITL/ITH · LTL/LTH]

The ICT Swing Structure [STL/STH · ITL/ITH · LTL/LTH] indicator automatically identifies and categorizes market structure into three nested degrees of price swings to help traders define market bias and key liquidity levels.

Usage

The tool classifies price action into three distinct categories based on a nested hierarchy:

• Short-Term (STH/STL): These are standard pivot points based on the "ST Pivot Length" setting. They represent the most frequent swing points on the chart.
• Intermediate-Term (ITH/ITL): An Intermediate-Term High is formed when a Short-Term High is flanked by two lower Short-Term Highs. Conversely, an Intermediate-Term Low is formed when a Short-Term Low is flanked by two higher Short-Term Lows.
• Long-Term (LTH/LTL): These represent the most significant structural points. A Long-Term High is confirmed when an Intermediate-Term High is flanked by two lower Intermediate-Term Highs.

Traders can use these levels to identify institutional order flow, frame entries, or locate significant pools of liquidity. Each degree features color-coded labels and horizontal reference lines that scale in length according to their structural importance.

Details

The script implements logic taught in the ICT 2022 Mentorship. By using a multi-layered approach to swing points, it filters out "market noise" and highlights the pivots that are mathematically more significant. The horizontal lines provide immediate visual references for price levels that may act as future support, resistance, or targets for liquidity runs.

Settings

Visibility

• Show Short-Term (STH / STL): Toggles the display of labels for short-term swings.
• Show Intermediate-Term (ITH / ITL): Toggles the display of labels for intermediate-term swings.
• Show Long-Term (LTH / LTL): Toggles the display of labels for long-term swings.
• Show Horizontal Lines: Enables or disables the extension lines from the swing points.

Settings

• ST Pivot Length: Determines the look-left and look-right bars required to identify a base Short-Term pivot.

Colors

• ST Color: Sets the color for short-term labels and lines.
• IT Color: Sets the color for intermediate-term labels and lines.
• LT Color: Sets the color for long-term labels and lines.

FAQ

How do I access the ICT Swing Structure [STL/STH · ITL/ITH · LTL/LTH]?

You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.

What is the difference between an ITH and an LTH?

An ITH (Intermediate-Term High) is a swing high confirmed by surrounding short-term highs, whereas an LTH (Long-Term High) is a more significant pivot confirmed by surrounding intermediate-term highs.

Can I use this on any timeframe?

Yes, the logic is fractal and applies to any timeframe, from 1-minute scalping charts to monthly investment timeframes.