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Bollinger Bands Squeeze: Volatility Breakout Strategy

When Bollinger Bands contract, a big move is coming. Learn the squeeze strategy for breakout trades. Spot the contraction, plan the breakout, filter the false.

Identifying the Squeeze

Band width narrows to lowest level in 120+ periods. The longer the squeeze, the bigger the breakout.

Trading the Breakout

Wait for price to break above upper band (long) or below lower (short). Confirm with volume. Stop at middle band.

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