Break of Structure
Detect trend continuation when structure breaks in the current direction.
The Break of Structure (BOS) block detects when price continues its current trend by breaking past a recent structural level. In an uptrend, a BOS occurs when price breaks above a recent swing high. In a downtrend, it occurs when price breaks below a recent swing low.
Why It Matters
Break of Structure confirms that the existing trend is still alive. It tells you that buyers (in an uptrend) or sellers (in a downtrend) remain in control. BOS is the trend-continuation counterpart to Change of Character, and it's essential for strategies that follow the dominant trend.
How to Use It
- 1Drag the Break of Structure block onto your canvas
- 2Set the direction — bullish BOS (uptrend continuing) or bearish BOS (downtrend continuing)
- 3Configure break mode and candle routing
- 4Connect it to Logic or Entry blocks
Settings Explained
Direction — Whether to detect bullish breaks (new higher highs in an uptrend) or bearish breaks (new lower lows in a downtrend).
Break Mode — How the structure break is confirmed. A close-based break requires the candle to close beyond the level. A wick-based break triggers as soon as price touches beyond the level.
Candle Direction Routing — Routes the signal based on whether the breaking candle closed bullish or bearish. Useful for fine-tuning entry quality.
Example Use Case
You build a trend-following strategy that enters after a BOS confirms the trend is intact. After a bullish BOS (new higher high), the strategy waits for a pullback to a recent order block before entering long, riding the continuation.
Combine BOS with a pullback entry for better risk-reward. Entering immediately at the break often means chasing price. Waiting for a retracement after the BOS gives a tighter stop loss.