ICT Long-Term Low (LTL) Explained

What is Long-Term Low in ICT?

A major low in the long-term swing hierarchy and a broad downside liquidity reference.

Definition of Long-Term Low

A pivot low classified as long-term by the chosen ICT nested swing convention.

How to identify Long-Term Low

Use the full nested pivot rule and compare with surrounding intermediate-term lows.

Bullish Long-Term Low example

price sweeps LTL and reclaims it, potentially initiating a major rally.

Bearish Long-Term Low example

price breaks and accepts below LTL.

Long-Term Low chart examples

Practical trading example

A weekly LTL is marked beneath the market; traders monitor a raid and subsequent weekly structure response.

Common mistakes and important notes

Long-term classification is timeframe- and rule-dependent.

Related ICT concepts

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