> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mkt-viper.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ranked Market Structure > How to use the Ranked Market Structure Feature Understanding Market Structure is the first step in any professional analysis. Market Structure is King. It answers the most important question: **"Who is in control?"** The Mkt-Viper Edge engine automates this process by identifying Swing Highs and Swing Lows in real-time. It maps the market using standard Smart Money Concepts (SMC) logic, labeling the exact moment a trend continues (**BoS**) or reverses (**CHoCH**). Image ### Structure Types The indicator splits structure into two distinct layers, allowing you to see both the "Forest" and the "Trees." #### 🔹 External Structure (Major) * **Visual:** **Solid Lines** with Large Labels. * **Definition:** These are the major swing points (Swing Highs/Lows) that define the overall trend bias. * **Usage:** Use this to determine the dominant direction. If External Structure is making Higher Highs, you should prioritize Long trades. #### 🔹 Internal Structure (Minor) * **Visual:** **Dotted Lines** with Smaller Labels. * **Definition:** These are the micro-movements inside the major swings. Price often shifts internal structure (Internal CHoCH) before the major trend reverses. * **Usage:** Use this for **Entry Timing**. A bullish Internal CHoCH at a key support level is often the earliest signal of a reversal. ### Terminology If you are new to Smart Money Concepts, here is how to read the labels on your chart: #### **BoS (Break of Structure)** * **Meaning:** **Trend Continuation.** * **Context:** * Bullish BoS: Price has broken above a previous High. The Uptrend is healthy. * Bearish BoS: Price has broken below a previous Low. The Downtrend is healthy. #### **CHoCH (Change of Character)** * **Meaning:** **Trend Reversal Signal.** * **Context:** This is the first sign that the opposing party is taking control. * Bullish CHoCH: Price was in a downtrend but has now powered up through a valid Lower High. * Bearish CHoCH: Price was in an uptrend but has now crashed down through a valid Higher Low. Image ### Structure Strength (The Breakout Dot) Not all structural breaks are created equal. A candle that blasts through a resistance level is very different from one that barely closes a pip above it. Mkt-Viper Edge analyzes the **Velocity** of every break. You will see a small colored circle (**●**) appear next to every BoS or CHoCH label. This indicates the conviction of the move: * **🟢 Green Dot (Strong Break):** Price has closed significantly past the structure level with strength. This confirms strong momentum and a high probability that the trend will continue. * **🟡 Yellow Dot (Standard Break):** Price has closed past the level with a normal range. The break is valid, but standard caution applies. * **🔴 Red Dot (Weak Break):** **Warning Signal.** Price has barely closed past the level. This indicates a lack of momentum and a higher risk of a "Fake-out" or Swing Failure Pattern (SFP). When you see a Red Dot, wait for the next candle to confirm the move before entering. Image ### Configuration & Settings You can customize the structure engine in the **"Market Structure"** settings group. * **Show External Structure:** Toggle the major trend lines (Default: ON). * **Show Internal Structure:** Toggle the minor sub-structure (Default: OFF). Turn this on if you are a scalper looking for lower-timeframe entries. * **Label Size:** Adjust the text size of the BoS/CHoCH labels to keep your chart clean. **Strategy: The Fractal Entry** The most powerful way to use Mkt-Viper Edge is to combine both structure layers. **The "Structure Align" Setup:** 1. **Identify the External Trend:** Ensure the Solid Lines are showing a Bullish Trend (Green BoS labels). 2. **Wait for the Pullback:** Wait for price to drop down into a key support level or Order Block. 3. **The Trigger:** Watch for an **Internal CHoCH (Bullish)**. * Why? The Major trend is Up. The Pullback is over. The Micro-Trend has just flipped back to Bullish to align with the Major Trend. * This is your high-probability entry trigger.