At a glance
The short version
Bitcoin's previous day high and low, measured
Yesterday's high was taken on 44.7% of days and the low on 43.6%: at least one on 79.9%, both on 8.4%, and neither on 20.1%.
Where the first side went: in the Asian session on 42.9% of days, London on 12.2%, the New York morning on 17.3% and the New York afternoon on 7.5%. Traded as the usual sweep-and-reclaim to the far side, it averaged +0.04R a trade over 617 trades.
| Bitcoin | Days | High taken | Low taken | Either | Both | Neither |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 1,131 | 44.7% | 43.6% | 79.9% | 8.4% | 20.1% |
Testing the PDH/PDL sweep on Bitcoin
Open Bitcoin with the previous day's levels drawn, start before the session you trade and step candle by candle. Mark every sweep you would fade or follow, place the stop and target, and let the journal show whether your filter beats the bare numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How often does Bitcoin take the previous day's high or low?
Yesterday's high was taken on 44.7% of days and the low on 43.6%; at least one on 79.9%, both on 8.4%, and neither on 20.1% (1,131 days, CRTLAB).
Can I backtest the previous day high and low on Bitcoin for free?
Yes, free every day. You get Bitcoin with the previous day's levels drawn, with every tool the product has, and 2,000 candles of replay every day, no card needed. CRTLAB Unlimited ($14.99 a month) or CRTLAB Lifetime ($99 once) removes the daily limit. Key levels and every other tool are on from the first candle.