Basically FuturesUnderstand it
A trend may be described by a sequence of higher swing highs and lows, while a range oscillates between approximate areas. Those labels depend on the timeframe and the swing rule you choose. Trends can contain deep retracements, and breakouts frequently fail. Define the conditions that change your classification rather than deciding after you see the outcome.
If a five-minute chart makes three higher highs but the daily chart is falling, both observations can be true. Each answers a different timeframe question.
Watch for this misconception
Changing the definition of a trend to fit the trade you already want.
Write an objective rule for a swing high using a fixed number of bars on each side.
Chart trainer ↗Why should trend criteria be defined before testing?
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Hypothetical educational examples. Verify current product specifications and rules before making decisions.