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Bollinger Bands are a very classic technical analysis tool. Their core logic and common usage are as follows:
**Basic structure:** Consists of three lines. The middle band is usually the 20-day simple moving average (SMA). The upper band is the middle band plus 2 times the standard deviation, and the lower band is the middle band minus 2 times the standard deviation. The upper and lower bands automatically expand and contract with market volatility, showing a “breathing” characteristic.
**Trend signals:** When the middle band is pointing upward and the price mostly moves between the middle band and the upper band, it is often an indication of an uptrend. When the middle band is pointing downward and the price mostly moves between the middle band and the lower band, it is often an indication of a downtrend.
**Range-bound market:** When the three lines are flat, if the price drops close to the lower band, you can look for low-buy opportunities; if the price rises close to the upper band, you may consider taking profit by selling high. It is suitable for swing trading.
**Breakout/turning signals:** When Bollinger Bands become extremely narrow (bandwidth tightens), it often suggests that bullish and bearish forces have reached a balance and that this balance is likely to be broken. This is frequently followed by a directional breakout with increased volume (the bands opening), making it an important point to watch for a market turning.
**Notes:** In a strong trend, the price may continue to run along the upper/lower band. Don’t mechanically do the opposite just because the price touches the band. It’s recommended to combine indicators such as volume, MACD, and RSI to filter out false signals, and to manage risk properly.
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