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Bollinger Bands

Bollinger Bands wrap a moving average in an envelope set a number of standard deviations above and below it, so the bands widen when volatility rises and contract when it falls. This article explains how the bands are built, what the width tells you (the 'squeeze' and expansion), why touching a band is not overbought or oversold, and how the bands describe volatility and relative price — never predict direction. It is explicit that 'walking the band' is normal in strong trends.

12 min readPublished 19 June 2026

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