Technical

What is Bollinger Bands?

Bollinger Bands consist of a moving average with upper and lower bands set 2 standard deviations away — measuring volatility and identifying potential breakouts.

Formula

Upper Band = 20-SMA + 2σ, Lower Band = 20-SMA - 2σ

How to Interpret

Price touching upper band doesn't mean 'sell' — it indicates strong momentum. Band squeeze (narrowing) often precedes significant moves.

Typical Ranges

95% of price action occurs within the bands. Breakouts beyond are significant.

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