ICT Equal Highs (EQH) Explained

What is Equal Highs in ICT?

Two or more highs formed at approximately the same price, often watched as a buy-side liquidity reference.

Definition of Equal Highs

A cluster of swing highs with little price separation; exact equality is not required.

How to identify Equal Highs

Identify at least two distinct highs; compare their prices relative to the instrument's tick size and timeframe. Avoid forcing equality between unrelated peaks.

Bullish Equal Highs example

price breaks above EQH and holds, potentially continuing higher.

Bearish Equal Highs example

price wicks above EQH, rejects and displaces lower.

Equal Highs chart examples

Practical trading example

Draw a horizontal zone across two similar intraday highs and wait for a raid plus confirmation rather than selling solely because the highs match.

Common mistakes and important notes

EQH can be resistance, breakout structure or liquidity. The response after the level is reached matters.

Related ICT concepts

Part of Liquidity Concepts. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.