ICT Previous Week High (PWH) Explained

What is Previous Week High in ICT?

The highest price reached during the preceding trading week; a higher-timeframe reference.

Definition of Previous Week High

The previous completed week's high based on the selected weekly session.

How to identify Previous Week High

Plot the prior completed weekly high; avoid using the still-forming current week's high.

Bullish Previous Week High example

price clears PWH and sustains above.

Bearish Previous Week High example

price raids PWH and reverses lower.

Previous Week High chart examples

Practical trading example

A weekly bullish narrative may target PWH after price reclaims a daily discount array.

Common mistakes and important notes

Weekly candle boundaries vary by broker and instrument. Keep the data source consistent.

Related ICT concepts

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