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Donchian Channels

Volatility, DC

Donchian Channels on a BTC/USDT 1h chart on GG Charts
What it shows

A channel made of the highest high and the lowest low of the last N bars, with a middle line between them.

How it is built

The upper line is the highest high of the period and the lower line the lowest low. The middle line is their average.

How to use it
  • A close above the upper line is a breakout to the upside.
  • A close below the lower line is a breakout to the downside.
  • A narrow channel shows a quiet market.

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