Introduction

In recent member videos, Oz has been discussing poor highs and poor lows when analysing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins. Since I’ve seen some of you still have questions about these concepts, I thought it would be useful to break them down in detail. Understanding poor highs and poor lows can help in identifying potential reversals, liquidity zones, and market inefficiencies—key insights for anyone actively trading or investing. In addition, strong highs and strong lows are equally important in assessing market strength and potential reversals. Let’s get into it.

What Are Poor Highs and Poor Lows?

Poor highs and poor lows refer to structural weaknesses in the market, particularly when analysing price action through Market Profile and Order Flow tools. These levels indicate areas where price failed to auction efficiently, often leaving behind unfinished business that the market may later revisit.