ICT Intermediate-Term High (ITH) Explained

What is Intermediate-Term High in ICT?

A more significant high formed from the relationship of surrounding short-term highs in a multi-swing hierarchy.

Definition of Intermediate-Term High

A pivot high classified at the intermediate level by ICT's nested swing/fractal convention.

How to identify Intermediate-Term High

Identify the surrounding short-term pivots and apply the intermediate-term fractal rule taught for the relevant timeframe.

Bullish Intermediate-Term High example

price breaks ITH, supporting upside expansion.

Bearish Intermediate-Term High example

ITH is swept and price reverses lower.

Intermediate-Term High chart examples

Practical trading example

A prominent 1-hour high composed of the appropriate short-term swing pattern is marked as ITH and used as BSL.

Common mistakes and important notes

The exact nested pivot rule is lesson-specific; do not invent a fixed number of candles.

Related ICT concepts

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