Liquidity is taken before direction is shown.

Price rarely moves straight to the target.

First, it clears nearby liquidity.

That means:

Equal highs/lows get swept

Obvious stops get triggered

Then real direction starts

If you enter before liquidity is taken,

you become the liquidity.

Trading rule:

Wait for the sweep.

Then look for structure.

Question:

Do you mark liquidity before entering a trade?