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SwingSpec

Swing point detection parameters.

A swing low = bar where low < low[i-strength:i] AND low < low[i+1:i+strength+1]. Swing is only confirmed after 'strength' bars pass (introduces latency).

Required fields

strengthreqintegerBars on each side to confirm swing

Optional fields

min_prominence_atrnumberMinimum prominence in ATR units (0 = no filter)
selectionenum: most_recent, most_extremeWhich swing to return: most_recent or most_extreme in lookback

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