Swing Failure Pattern (SFP)

A Swing Failure Pattern, or SFP, happens when price moves beyond a key level, takes liquidity and quickly reverses back inside the range.

SFPs often appear near obvious highs or lows where many traders place stops or breakout orders.

How An SFP Forms

Most SFPs follow a simple process before the real move begins.

• Price approaches an obvious high or low
• Liquidity gathers around the level
• Price wicks through the level and takes liquidity
• Price quickly closes back inside the range

The wick traps traders. The reclaim often signals rejection.

SFP Trigger Logic

Sweep of high or low
+
Fast reclaim back inside
=
Potential SFP

This is not confirmation by itself. Wait for structure and context.

Why SFPs Matter

SFPs help traders identify failed breakouts and possible reversals.

• Captures liquidity before direction changes
• Shows rejection at important levels
• Often appears before CHoCH or BOS
• Can improve entry timing

Strong SFPs usually happen near key levels with confirmation.

How To Use SFP

• Identify an obvious swing high or swing low
• Wait for the liquidity sweep
• Look for reclaim and structure confirmation
• Enter after confirmation instead of reacting instantly

Context matters more than one candle.

Quick Recap

• SFP starts with a liquidity sweep
• The reclaim shows rejection
• CHoCH or BOS adds confirmation
• Best setups happen near important levels