# How to Log Liquidity Sweeps and Stop Hunts

> Liquidity sweeps occur when price runs stops before reversing. Learn how to log and master these advanced price action setups.

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# How to Log Liquidity Sweeps and Stop Hunts

In modern markets, price often moves to areas of high liquidity - like swing highs, swing lows, or equal highs - to trigger stop losses before reversing. This is known as a liquidity sweep or a stop hunt.

Trading these sweeps requires patience. Journaling them is key to verifying your edge in Smart Money setups.

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## Key Metrics for Liquidity Sweeps

When logging a sweep trade, record:

- **Swept Liquidity Pool:** Note if it was sell-side liquidity (below swing lows) or buy-side liquidity (above swing highs).
- **Time of Day:** Sweeps often occur during session opens (London open or NY open). Record the exact time.
- **Reversal Confirmation:** Document how price reacted after sweeping the level (e.g., a rapid rejection candle).

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## Differentiating Sweeps from Breakouts

The biggest challenge is knowing if a level will break or sweep. If you enter a buy position at a support level that is sweeping, but price keeps falling, that is a breakout.

Your journal data will show you if your entries are premature. If your win rate on sweeps is low, you may need to wait for a lower timeframe structure shift before entering.

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## Building Confidence

Trading against a strong move (buying a rapid drop) is psychologically difficult. A journal showing a high historical win rate for "liquidity-sweeps" builds the confidence you need to execute these trades.

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