A swing low that's lower than the previous swing low — one of the two confirmations of a downtrend.
A lower low is the second confirmation of a downtrend. After a lower high forms, the next pullback breaks below the previous swing low. That's the official structure shift — sellers are now in control and the trend has flipped down.
Lower lows are the seller's mark on the chart. They prove that supply is overwhelming demand and that buyers can't defend the prior support. As long as lower lows keep printing, the downtrend is intact and shorts have structural permission.
The sequence to watch in any reversal: uptrend → lower high → lower low → downtrend confirmed. Trading without respecting that sequence is the fastest way to fight the market.
EUR/USD's late-2024 downtrend was a perfect series of lower lows: 1.1000, then 1.0840, then 1.0680, then 1.0480. Each lower low gave shorts confirmation to keep adding to the trade.
Frequently asked about lower low
What is a lower low in trading?+
A swing low that's lower than the previous swing low — one of the two confirmations of a downtrend.
When will I see lower low used in real trading?+
Every downtrending market, on every timeframe. The first lower low after an uptrend marks the structure shift.
What is the most common mistake traders make with lower low?+
Buying every dip even after lower lows have printed. "Buying support" stops working in a downtrend because each new low breaks the prior support. Wait for structure to flip back up before going long.
What do experienced traders know about lower low that beginners don't?+
The cleanest shorts in a downtrend come right at a lower high. Wait for the rally to fade, the candle to print a rejection at resistance, then short with a stop above the lower high. Tight risk, big reward.
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