ICT Higher High (HH) Explained

What is Higher High in ICT?

A swing high that is above the previous relevant swing high.

Definition of Higher High

A confirmed high whose price exceeds the prior selected structural high.

How to identify Higher High

Choose comparable swing highs on one timeframe; confirm the pivot using a consistent swing rule.

Bullish Higher High example

successive HHs show upward structure.

Bearish Higher High example

a brief HH may be a liquidity raid before reversal lower.

Higher High chart examples

Practical trading example

Price forms a high at 105 after the prior swing high at 102; it is a HH if both are valid pivots.

Common mistakes and important notes

A HH alone does not establish a complete uptrend; examine intervening lows and timeframe.

Related ICT concepts

Part of Market Structure. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.