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The First Lesson in Crypto Chart Reading: What Exactly Are HH, HL, LL, and LH?
Don’t be intimidated by these four letters—they’re just a colloquial way to describe market fluctuations.
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Why is this useful? It helps you see when the big players are building positions (higher lows while still accumulating), when they’re distributing (failing to push higher at the top), or when retail investors are being left holding the bag.
The most important point Structure isn’t about the shape; it’s about behavior. HH doesn’t necessarily mean strength about to take off, and LL doesn’t always mean a collapse—what matters is whether these structures are real or just tricks the big players are using to deceive you.
In the next session, we’ll talk about how to identify genuine structures and understand the true intentions of the big players.