ICT Short-Term Low (STL) Explained

Short-Term Low · STL

What is Short-Term Low in ICT?

A local low within a broader price sequence, used as a near-term structure/liquidity reference.

Definition of Short-Term Low

A pivot low classified as short-term under the chosen swing/fractal rule.

How to identify Short-Term Low

Use the same pivot/fractal rule as for STH; mark only confirmed local lows.

Bullish Short-Term Low example

price sweeps an STL then shifts higher.

Bearish Short-Term Low example

price breaks below an STL and continues lower.

Short-Term Low chart examples

Bullish ICT Short-Term Low chart example — Bullish Short-Term Low: Price sweeps an STL then shifts higher.

Bearish ICT Short-Term Low chart example — Bearish Short-Term Low: Price breaks below an STL and continues lower.

Practical trading example

A 5-minute local low is taken during a session, then price reclaims it and breaks an STH.

Common mistakes and important notes

Do not confuse an unconfirmed intrabar low with a completed pivot.

Related ICT concepts

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

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