Liquidity Sweep Wall

Liquidity-sweep classification across 31 pairs and 3 timeframes — identifying moves above equal highs or below equal lows and displaying an 8-layer model score from 0–100. The score summarizes sweep speed, volume, subsequent price behavior, session context, and higher-timeframe levels for retrospective study; it does not establish intent or forecast a reversal.

What this page covers

What liquidity sweeps are and how the model classifies them
How the 8-layer scoring engine evaluates sweep quality
The difference between cluster sweeps and standard sweeps
How to document sweep examples with appropriate study caveats

What Is a Liquidity Sweep?

A liquidity sweep is a model classification for price moving beyond a structural reference such as a previous day's high, a swing high, or equal highs, followed by a move back through that reference. The classification does not establish why the move occurred.

Market participants may use resting orders around visible levels, but a sweep label cannot identify participants, motives, or order sizes. Review the source candles and later price behavior rather than treating the label as a causal explanation.

The 8-Layer Scoring Engine

Every detected sweep receives a 0–100 model score across 8 displayed dimensions. The components organize observations; they are not independent proof or an action threshold:

Layer	Weight	What it evaluates
Equal highs/lows targeted	15%	Were multiple visible reference levels near the move?
Sweep speed	15%	Did price move back through the reference quickly or develop over several candles?
Volume during sweep	15%	How did volume on the sweep candle compare with its recent average?
Immediate reversal	15%	Did price close back through the reference within the displayed comparison window?
Kill zone alignment	15%	Did the sweep occur during a configured session window?
HTF level swept	10%	Which higher-timeframe reference level is associated with the move?
Post-sweep structure	10%	What structure appeared after the classified move? This is retrospective context, not intent.
MTF confirmation	5%	Is the sweep visible on two or more timeframes? Agreement is a comparison field, not a sizing signal.

Cluster vs Standard Sweeps

Cluster sweeps are detected when a move crosses multiple reference levels — for example, a previous day's high, a weekly resistance level, and a series of equal highs formed over 3 days. The label describes the chart path and does not establish how orders were placed.

Cluster sweeps are a label for one move crossing multiple reference levels. Compare their later behavior with single-level examples, while recognizing that the label does not establish intent, strength, or reliability.

48-Hour History

The Sweep Wall maintains a rolling 48-hour history of all detected sweeps across all monitored pairs and timeframes. This lets you review what happened while you were offline and understand the market structure of recent price action.

Use the 48H history to compare repeated sweeps at similar levels or in similar directions. Repetition is a historical observation; it does not establish a key institutional level or imply that price will return.

Studying Sweep Reversals — Review Framework

Record the scorecard
Open the Sweep Wall detail view and record the eight component readings. Treat the total as a model summary, not a quality threshold.
Compare higher-timeframe context
Review the 4H and Daily structure alongside the classified sweep and document where the readings agree or conflict.
Review subsequent candles
Compare the next candles with the sweep classification and record whether the move continued, consolidated, or reversed.
Document reference levels
For a hypothetical paper study, record the sweep wick and nearby levels as reference points. Do not convert them into live stop or entry instructions.
Review later outcomes
Compare later price behavior with the documented scenario and record uncertainty, alternate explanations, and model limitations.

💧 LIQUIDITY SWEEP DETECTED
⏰ 09:47 UTC | Kill Zone: ACTIVE

📍 XAUUSD — 1H Timeframe
   Type: SELL-SIDE SWEEP (reversal: BULLISH)
   Score: 81/100 ████████░░  ← HIGH CONFIDENCE

🔬 8-LAYER BREAKDOWN:
   Equal lows targeted     ✓  15pts  (3 equal lows at $2,303)
   Sweep speed             ✓  15pts  (swept & reversed in 1 candle)
   Volume during sweep     ✓  15pts  (2.8× average — institutional)
   Immediate reversal      ✓  15pts  (closed above $2,303 same bar)
   Kill zone alignment     ✓  15pts  (09:47 UTC — London-NY active)
   HTF level swept         △   7pts  (Intraday level, not weekly)
   Post-sweep structure    ✓  10pts  (Higher high forming on 15m)
   MTF confirmation        ✗   0pts  (1H only — not on 4H)

📊 SWEEP DETAIL:
   Level swept: $2,303 (previous session low cluster)
   Sweep wick:  $2,296 — closed at $2,307 (strong reversal)
   Reference zone: $2,303–$2,305 (swept-level comparison)
   Later levels:   $2,293 / $2,318 / $2,335 (retrospective references)
   R:R:            omitted — no trade instruction

⚠ Counter-trend check: 4H BULLISH ✓ — trend-aligned sweep

Frequently asked questions

How many sweep alerts typically fire per day?

The count varies with market activity, data availability, and configured filters. The Sweep Wall displays detected events and timestamps so learners can review observed frequency for selected pairs and timeframes.

What's the difference between a buy-side and sell-side sweep?

A buy-side sweep (or 'stop hunt high') occurs when price pierces above a level where retail buy stops are clustered (equal highs, swing highs, previous day highs) before reversing downward. A sell-side sweep pierces below a level where sell stops cluster before reversing upward. The Sweep Wall labels each event clearly.

Can sweep reversals be used on lower timeframes like the 15m?

The Sweep Wall monitors 1H, 4H, and Daily timeframes. Lower-timeframe observations may be reviewed separately, but they should not be assumed to confirm the broader classification or provide timing instructions.

How do I compare a sweep reversal with continuation?

Review the close relative to the swept level and the following candles. A move back through the level can be labeled a reversal example, while a move that holds beyond it can be labeled continuation; neither label guarantees the next outcome.

Does the Sweep Wall work on gold (XAUUSD)?

Yes — XAUUSD is one of the supported instruments. The panel displays sweep classifications and component readings for available gold data; these readings do not establish participant intent or future behavior.