| ### Sloped Structures — Section 1.7.1
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| Not all Wyckoff structures are horizontal. Four sloped variants exist that reflect the underlying condition of the market:
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| | Accumulation | Bullish slope | Strongest underlying strength — higher highs and higher lows during accumulation |
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| | Accumulation | Bearish slope | Underlying weakness during accumulation — lower highs and lower lows; often preceded by SOT |
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| | Distribution | Bearish slope | Strongest underlying weakness — lower highs and lower lows during distribution |
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| | Distribution | Bullish slope | Initial apparent strength that pivots bearish — rising highs converging with SOT, then UTAD breaks it |
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| The identification of sloped structures requires connecting the extremes of Phases A, B, and C with a channel that contains the majority of price action. Perfect touches are not required — use zones of a certain width rather than precise lines.
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