# Swing Failure Pattern **A Swing Failure Pattern** occurs when the price attempts to break a significant high or low but fails to sustain above or below that level. This pattern often results in a reversal as liquidity is grabbed and the price moves in the opposite direction. {% embed url="" %} *** ### SFP types **Bullish and Bearish SFP Detection** – Spots fakeouts above highs (bearish) and below lows (bullish), where price quickly reverses after taking liquidity.

Traders can use SFPs to identify potential entry points for trend reversals or liquidity-based trades. ### Deviation Area Deviation areas highlight significant price levels where the price deviates or extends beyond normal ranges, typically measured as a percentage of a reference point, such as a recent swing high or low.

{% hint style="info" %} These areas, marked by specific percentage levels like 200%, 250%, or 400%, indicate potential zones where the price might either reverse or show a continuation of momentum. {% endhint %} Traders use deviation areas to set targets, identify overextension, and anticipate reactions at these levels for planning entries or exits. *** ### Settings

{% hint style="info" %} ### Settings 1. **Enable SFP:** Activates or deactivates the SFP feature. When enabled, it displays SFP patterns on the chart. 2. **Show Last:** Defines how many recent SFPs are displayed on the chart. For instance, setting it to `5` will show the last 5 occurrences. 3. **Sensitivity:** Adjusts the responsiveness of the SFP detection in a trend following filter mode. Higher sensitivity identifies more pronounced moves, while lower sensitivity focuses on more subtle swings. 4. **Length:** Sets the number of bars considered to determine swing highs or lows. A higher value identifies more significant swings over a longer range. 5. **Filtering:** Selects the filtering method for SFP detection: * **Trend Filter:** Only detects SFPs in alignment with the prevailing trend. * **All Patterns:** Detects all SFPs regardless of trend direction. 6. **Threshold:** Sets the volume threshold for identifying a valid SFP. For instance, a threshold of `1` indicates. The higher threshold the bigger SFP will be detected. 7. **Text Size:** Adjusts the size of the SFP labels on the chart for better visibility: * **Small, Medium, Large.** 8. **Deviation Area:** Displays zones indicating potential price overextension levels based on the SFP. Settings include: * **Level:** Displays deviation levels like 200%, 250%, etc. * **Fill:** Adds shading to the deviation zones for enhanced visibility. {% endhint %}