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Every new peak is higher than the previous and every dip is higher than the previous.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Market Structure
Higher High (HH) / Higher Low (HL) — Every new peak is higher than the previous one and every dip is higher than the previous one. This is the technical definition of uptrend.
This term comes under Market Structure, in the section "SWING AND TREND STRUCTURE". Trend is defined not by feel but by structure. Here are its parts:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Swing High
• Swing Low
• Lower High (LH) / Lower Low (LL)
• Market Structure
• BOS (Break of Structure)
• CHoCH (Change of Character)
• Leg
• Higher Timeframe Bias
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "MARKET STRUCTURE: LEVELS, ZONES and SWINGS" - this term is taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.