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Break of Structure (BOS) Detection
What is it?
A break of structure (BOS) happens when price breaks its most recent swing high in an uptrend or swing low in a downtrend, confirming that the prevailing trend is continuing.
How Trade11AI does it
Trade11AI's market structure module maps swing highs and lows on every chart and labels each confirmed BOS with direction and strength. Consecutive breaks strengthen trend evidence, while a failed break or a counter-trend break (CHoCH) shifts bias. Market structure is one of the Five Confirmations required before a setup is presented as a trade candidate.
Key facts
- Automatic swing mapping and BOS labeling
- Direction and strength recorded per break
- One of the Five Confirmations for trade candidates
- Works with the CHoCH module for reversal context
Common questions
Why does BOS matter for trade quality?
Trading in the direction of confirmed structure historically avoids many counter-trend losses; the engine penalizes setups that fight structure.
Can a BOS fail?
Yes. Breaks can be swept and reversed, which is why BOS is combined with liquidity, volume, and trend checks rather than used alone.
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