MSS Detector (Market Structure Shift)
Skill #67 - Detect market structure shifts for reversal trading
Overview
Identifies Market Structure Shifts (MSS) - a key concept in Smart Money trading. MSS occurs when price breaks a significant swing high/low, indicating potential trend reversal.
Features
- Swing Detection: Automatic swing high/low identification
- MSS Confirmation: Break + close confirmation for valid shifts
- Liquidity Zones: Identify liquidity sweeps before MSS
- Multi-Timeframe: Detect MSS across different timeframes
- Alert System: Real-time alerts on MSS formation
- AI Confirmation: Optional AI model validation
Usage
# Basic MSS detection
kit skill mss-detector --symbol BTC/USDT --timeframe 15m
# With AI confirmation
kit skill mss-detector --symbol ETH/USDT --ai-confirm true
# Multi-timeframe analysis
kit skill mss-detector --symbol EUR/USD --timeframes 5m,15m,1h
Configuration
mss_detector:
swing_lookback: 10 # Candles to identify swings
confirmation_candles: 1 # Candles to confirm break
ai_confirmation: true # Use AI for validation
min_swing_size: 0.5% # Minimum swing size
liquidity_sweep: true # Detect liquidity grabs
timeframes:
- 15m
- 1h
- 4h
Signals Generated
| Signal | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| BULLISH_MSS | Bearish structure broken | Look for longs |
| BEARISH_MSS | Bullish structure broken | Look for shorts |
| MSS_SWEEP | Liquidity sweep + MSS | High probability |
| MSS_FAILED | False break detected | No action |
Integration
Works seamlessly with:
- Order Flow skill (volume confirmation)
- AI Predictor (probability scoring)
- Auto Trader (automated entries)
- Multi-Condition Alert Builder (complex setups)
Smart Money Concepts
- Liquidity Grab: Price sweeps stops before reversing
- Break of Structure (BOS): Initial structure break
- MSS Confirmation: Candle close beyond structure
- Order Block: Entry zone after MSS